Betting on Cricket & Football in Nigeria with 1xBet App

The 1xBet platform offers users from Bangladesh a wide range of sports betting options. Two sports hold a special place in the hearts of local fans — cricket and football. The app covers all major tournaments, from local leagues to international competitions.

Cricket is a sport of national importance in Bangladesh. Millions of fans follow matches both in stadiums and on television. The 1xBet platform reflects this passion by offering an extensive betting line on cricket events — from local tournaments to international series.

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Bangladesh Premier League (BPL)

The Bangladesh Premier League is the country's top domestic cricket tournament. In the 2026 season, six teams representing different regions of Bangladesh are taking part in the league. The season usually runs in December–January, and matches are broadcast by local TV channels.

BPL 2026 Participating Teams:

• Comilla Victorians — one of the most successful teams in the history of the league. Under the captaincy of Tamim Iqbal, the team has been showing consistently strong results. In the 2026 season, Comilla Victorians won seven out of nine matches in the early stage of the tournament and were among the first teams to secure a playoff spot.
• Rangpur Riders — the team, owned by Bashundhara Group, won the BPL title in 2017. In the 2026 season, Rangpur Riders improved their form after a slow start, winning four out of five matches. The team is captained by Nurul Hasan Sohan.
• Dhaka Dominators (in the 2026 season — Dhaka Capitals) — the team from the capital of Bangladesh. Historically, the club has won the title three times under previous names (Dhaka Gladiators and Dhaka Dynamites). In the 2026 season, Mohammad Mithun has been appointed as captain.

Other BPL 2026 Teams:

• Chattogram Royals — a new franchise representing Chattogram, captained by Mehidy Hasan.
• Noakhali Express — another new team representing the Noakhali region, led by captain Shaykat Ali.
• Rajshahi Warriors — a historic franchise that won the title in the 2019–2020 season, with Najmul Hossain Shanto appointed as captain.

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International Tournaments and Nigeria National Team Matches

The Bangladesh national cricket team (known as "The Tigers") regularly takes part in international competitions. Several home series against top teams from around the world are scheduled for 2026.

Bangladesh National Team Home Series in 2026:

• vs Pakistan — three ODIs (starting 12 March) and two Test matches as part of the ICC World Test Championship (from 8 May).
• vs New Zealand — three ODIs (from 17 April) and three T20Is (from 27 April).
• vs Australia — three ODIs (5–11 June) and three T20Is (15–20 June). This will be Australia's first visit to Bangladesh for a bilateral series since 2021.
• vs India — three ODIs (from 1 September) and three T20Is (from 9 September). This series was postponed from 2025.
• vs West Indies — two Test matches (from 28 October and 5 November).

In addition, Bangladesh will take part in the T20 World Cup 2026. Bangladesh's matches will be held in India, as the ICC rejected the BCB's request to move the matches to Sri Lanka.

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Football is the second most popular sport in the country after cricket. The 1xBet platform offers a wide betting line on both local and international football events.

Bangladesh Football League (BFL)

The Bangladesh Football League (also known as the Bangladesh Premier League) is the top division of the national football championship.

In the current season, Bashundhara Kings — a club from Dhaka that plays at the Bashundhara Kings Arena with a capacity of 20,000 — leads the standings. The team has collected 27 points in 12 matches (8 wins, 3 draws, 1 loss).

Popular Clubs:

• Abahani Limited — a traditional powerhouse of Bangladeshi football. The club has gathered 28 points in 14 matches and shares first place with Bashundhara Kings after a 1–0 victory over Fortis in April 2026.
• Fortis FC — currently in third place with 25 points.
• Mohammedan Sporting Club — one of the oldest clubs in the country.
• Rahmatgonj MFS and Brothers Union — also among the league participants.

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The 1xBet app offers various types of bets on cricket and football. Here are the main markets used by players from Bangladesh.

Match Winner. The simplest and most popular type of bet. You choose which team or player (in individual sports) will win. In cricket, this could be a bet on Bangladesh Tigers winning a match against India. In football — on Bashundhara Kings winning a BFL match.

Totals (Over/Under). A bet on the total number of runs, goals, or other statistics in a match. In cricket, popular bets include the total runs scored by a team or an individual player. In football — the total number of goals in a match (for example, over 2.5 goals). This market is a good choice for players who are not sure about the winner but have a prediction about the scoring.

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Individual Player Performance. Bets on specific achievements of athletes. In cricket, popular options include: how many runs a specific batsman will score, how many wickets a bowler will take, and who will be named player of the match. In football: who will score the first goal, receive a yellow card, or be named the best player.

Handicap. A bet where one of the teams is given a virtual advantage before the match begins. Handicap betting is used when one side is clearly stronger than the other. For example, you can bet on Bangladesh winning with a +20 runs handicap, which makes the bet safer but comes with a lower odds value.

Live Betting. All of the markets listed above are available not only before the match but also in real time. Live betting allows you to react to events on the field: if a team is losing but playing well, the odds on their victory may increase, giving you the chance to place a profitable bet while the match is still going on.