mela Cricket Betting — Get the best betting experience on BPL, IPL and T20 matches
For cricket fans in Bangladesh, mela brings betting opportunities on all major matches from BPL to the ICC T20 World Cup. Multiple markets, live in-play, and easy payments — all in one place.
Cricket's three formats and betting opportunities
Cricket is more than a sport — in Bangladesh it is a passion. mela offers betting on all three main cricket formats: T20, ODI, and Test.
T20: The fastest format. BPL, IPL, and the ICC T20 World Cup are the three tournaments most popular with Bangladeshi fans. With the game finished in just 20 overs, results come quickly and betting markets shift with every over.
ODI: The fifty-over game involves a greater mix of batting, bowling, and field strategy. In series like the ICC Cricket World Cup or Asia Cup, ODI betting becomes especially interesting because the longer game also widens the range of markets.
Test: The five-day long format where strategy matters most. You can bet in various ways — on wickets, sessions, and innings scores. When the Bangladesh Tigers play Test cricket at home or abroad, mela opens special markets around those matches.
Compared to football, tennis, or badminton, cricket offers more markets — not just match winner but also toss, over-by-over runs, and individual performance markets, all available to bet on.
Popular cricket betting markets
At mela you can place many types of bets on a single match. Below are seven key markets with a brief explanation of each.
Match Winner
Which of the two teams will win — this is the simplest market. There are no draws in T20 or ODI, so you just pick team A or team B.
Most popularToss Betting
You can bet on who wins the toss before the match starts. The outcome is completely even (50-50), so the prices are usually about equal.
Quick resultTop Batsman
Bet on which batsman will score the most runs in a specific innings or across the whole match. Watching the form of a team's top batters helps make a better judgement.
Performance marketTotal Runs Over/Under
In this market you do not pick a team directly — instead you bet on whether the total runs in an innings will be above (over) or below (under) a set run line.
Score marketTop Bowler
Bet on which bowler will take the most wickets. Understanding pitch conditions and whether pace or spin is more likely to dominate makes this market particularly interesting.
Bowling marketMulti Bet (multiple selections)
Combine multiple matches or markets into a single bet. If all your selections are correct the return is large, but one wrong pick and the whole bet is lost.
Combined betMan of the Match
Bet on which player will deliver the best performance across the whole match. A batter, bowler, or all-rounder could all win this award.
Special marketHow to read odds
There are three main odds formats used in betting — decimal, fractional, and American. At mela you will usually see decimal format, but understanding how all three work is useful before placing a bet.
Say team A will win and you bet ৳200.
Decimal: 2.50 | Fractional: 3/2 | American: +150
All three mean the same thing. If team A wins, total return is ৳500 — made up of ৳300 profit and your ৳200 original stake. If you lose, ৳200 is gone.
Team B is the favourite in this match. Their price is:
Decimal: 1.50 | Fractional: 1/2 | American: -200
American minus odds show how much you need to stake to win ৳100 profit. On a ৳200 bet, if team B wins the total return is ৳300 — a profit of only ৳100.
These two examples show that the higher the odds, the greater the potential profit — but the lower the chance of winning. Before placing a bet it is worth reading the responsible gaming guidelines once.
Football and other sports betting
mela is not limited to cricket. You can also bet on football — in tournaments like the World Cup, Premier League, or AFC Championship. In football a draw is a possible outcome, so the match winner market has three options: team A wins, team B wins, or draw.
Tennis, badminton, or kabaddi involve direct head-to-head contests, so the markets there are comparatively straightforward. They do not have over-by-over or performance-based markets like cricket does. This variety is what sets cricket betting apart.
Multi bet example
You bet on three separate matches with decimal odds of 1.50, 1.60, and 1.90. The combined odds are 1.50 × 1.60 × 1.90 = 4.56 (approximately). On a ৳100 bet, if all three are correct the return is ৳456 — but if one is wrong the full ৳100 is lost.
Live In-Play — bet while the game is on
In-play betting at mela means you can place bets even after the match has started. In cricket, every over and every wicket changes the odds. If the first team has a strong powerplay, the opposing team's odds rise. When wickets fall, the batting team's odds drop.
Say team A is batting first and has scored 75 runs for 2 wickets after 10 overs. At that moment the market reprices — if team A's chances of winning increase, their odds fall and team B's rise. Betting on team B at that point could offer a better return, though the risk is also higher.
In-play markets
Cricket format
Live support
In-play betting requires quick decisions. Having a prior understanding of the match format, pitch conditions, and each team's recent form helps. If you want to bet on mobile, you can access in-play markets directly on the mela App.
Some practical tips for cricket betting
Betting is a form of entertainment — there is no guaranteed way to make a profit. Keeping the following points in mind helps keep it enjoyable.
- Set a budget: Before you start, decide on a fixed weekly or monthly amount that you can afford to lose without affecting your daily life.
- Understand the format before betting: T20 and Test cricket have different markets. In T20 the powerplay is important; in Test cricket pitch and weather have more influence.
- Be careful with multi bets: Adding more selections increases the potential return, but if any one is wrong the whole bet is lost. Starting out, it is better not to add more than two or three selections.
- Use information, not emotion, in in-play betting: Odds shift fast in live betting. Analyse the situation before deciding rather than placing a large bet on impulse.
- Use bonuses carefully: Read the wagering conditions before taking a bonus. Bonus funds cannot be withdrawn directly — withdrawal is only possible after the specified conditions are met.
- Take a break when on a losing run: Chasing losses with bigger bets is not a good idea. Take a short break and come back with a clear head.
Explore other games at mela
Beyond cricket, mela has various other games to offer. If you are interested in card games, visit the Teen Patti Joker page — it has detailed rules and tips for this popular card game.
Similarly, fans of fishing games can find full details about the game on the Ocean Lord page.
If slots or live casino are on your list, the mela VIP programme also gives you the chance to earn cashback every week.
Responsible Betting
Betting is for ages 21 and above. If you feel you are losing control of your betting, please read our responsible gaming guide or contact the support team.
21+Start cricket betting at mela
200% bonus on your first deposit, up to ৳15,000 — the bonus amount must be wagered 15 times. Example: deposit ৳1,000 and receive ৳2,000 bonus, giving a total balance of ৳3,000; wagering requirement ৳2,000 × 15 = ৳30,000.
Minimum deposit is just ৳100. Add funds to your account easily via bKash, Nagad, Rocket, Upay, or bank transfer. Withdrawals are generally processed within 15 minutes to 2 hours.
mela bet — how betting got easier
Internet users across Bangladesh, including Dhaka, now handle everything on mobile. At mela you can log in via mobile browser or app and place bets before or during a match.
From opening an account to depositing, placing bets, and withdrawing — you do not need to visit separate pages for each step. Everything can be done from a single organised dashboard. Payments via bKash or Nagad are completed in just a few steps.
VIP members receive weekly cashback — up to 0.3% at Bronze level, 0.7% at Silver, and 1.0% at Gold. For example, a Silver member with a net weekly loss of ৳20,000 would receive ৳20,000 × 0.7% = ৳140 cashback.
