For fans of the fine sport, we’ve prepared this list of the best cricket games for PC which contains great titles that you can jump into right now. All these games have enjoyed immense popularity among fans of the sport in the past, and still hold relevance for them thanks to their incredible offerings. Cricket video games have never managed to get as popular as football titles, and there are many reasons for that, the prime one being the sport’s stunted reach among nations as compared to football.
This eventually results in publishers not concentrating enough attention on cricket video games, and hence, we’re left with quite a few titles to treat ourselves to. Great games in the past have proved time and again that the gentleman’s game can very well be transformed into lovely video game experiences. We’ve gone through our libraries and picked up some really interesting cricket titles which should be apt for you if you’re a fan of the sport. What’s more, they’re all aimed at PC audiences. So without further ado, let’s have a look at them.
1 – Ashes Cricket 2009
One of the biggest sporting rivalries in sport, The Ashes always brings out the finest cricket from the privileged players who get to participate in it. The 2009 Ashes series was a rather eventful one with England having won back the much revered urn. And this edition of the biennial series even had a game to go along with it in the form of Ashes Cricket 2009. Its main mode simulates the entire 5-match Test series, while the title even offers a variety of other modes such as Test Cricket, ODIs, Twenty20s and more. Gameplay is superb, with new and intuitive bowling and batting systems and many more fresh additions. Although all important teams have been incorporated into it, England and Australia are the only licensed ones, which is a bit of a downer.
2 – Cricket 07
This game came out in 2006, and managed to grab quite some acclaim for its superb offerings. A large number of scenarios are made possible by its different modes, aimed at providing everything from Tests, ODIs to T20s and customized matches. Cricket 07 also grabs hold of new and improved control mechanics as well as fresh camera angles. The game only features licensed player names and kits of Australia, England, South Africa and New Zealand. And moreover, there are a ton of mods available out there which further infuse the game with added skins like those for IPL, CLT20 and a lot more.
3 – Brian Lara International Cricket 2007
The release of Brian Lara International Cricket 2007 coincided with the 2007 Cricket World Cup which was being played in the West Indies during that time. Its stellar gameplay aside, this title is the first ever cricket video game to feature online play, making it an excellent treat to revel in. A great thing about it is that it kicks in all official teams, stadiums, kits and equipment of the World Cup tournament. Brian Lara International Cricket 2007 is sold in Australia and New Zealand as Ricky Ponting International Cricket 2007, and in India as Yuvraj Singh International Cricket 2007.
4 – International Cricket Captain 2013
Developed by a studio which goes by the name of Childish Things, International Cricket Captain 2013 is more of a management simulation than an action-based cricket game. It allows you to assume the responsibility of the captain of a team and lead it towards world domination. As usual, various different modes are available to jump into, including online multiplayer, and that’s where this title really shines. International Cricket Captain 2013 can be downloaded now through its official site.
5 – Stick Cricket
We know we’re moving away from mainstream titles, but if there’s one flash game you wouldn’t want to miss as a cricket fan, it has to be Stick Cricket. Focusing only on the batting aspect of the sport, it presents simple and swift gameplay requiring you to achieve runs-based objectives. Despite being a flash game, Stick Cricket surprises with incredibly satisfying mechanics. You can play it on PC on its official site, or by firing up your Facebook, which also has a Partnerships edition of the game allowing asynchronous multiplayer gameplay.
6 – Cricket Coach 2014
Another management simulation game from this list of ours, Cricket Coach 2014 is a extremely detailed title which features updated career statistics of over 6000 players from around the world. Moreover, it even offers you the chance to play out series as they happen in real life. If basic cricket match simulation and management is something you’re looking for, Cricket Coach 2014 has to be bought by you.
7 – Cricket Revolution
Independently developed by a Pakistan-based studio named Mindstorm, Cricket Revolution is a diverse multiplayer title which features some of the finest cricket-based gameplay you’ll ever experience. Fully polished batting and bowling systems aside, it even kicks in local and global tournaments as well as leaderboards. And it does feature single-players modes for those who don’t wish to take things online. Released back in 2009, Cricket Revolution can be downloaded now through Steam. If you’re a fan of cricket, and you happen to like indulging in online multiplayer matches, Cricket Revolution definitely deserves to be purchased by you.
Conclusion:
That’s all we have for you today with this roster of the best cricket games for PC. We hope you’ll enjoy these offerings to the fullest and gain out of them the same expediencies which we did.