The advent of T20 cricket coupled with the most sought after premier league aka IPL infused the much-needed life into cricket. Not that the gentleman’s game was on the verge of collapse, but the excitement did seem to go down due largely to the lack of adrenaline filled moments, and longer game formats. Ingredients like a ton of sixes, scintillating fours, and the crowd favorite super overs have proved to be game-changers for cricket. And the rise of T20 cricket has also given boost to the older formats including the ODI and Test. If you are someone who religiously follows the game, here are the 10 best cricket games for iPhone and iPad that you can play in 2020.
I know most of you would be quite familiar with the rules of cricket and how it’s played in the field. But playing cricket on a mobile device is a little different. So, get a good hang of the rules first.
As a cricket game, “Real Cricket 20” has looked spot on to me. One of the highlights of this exciting cricket game for iOS is the real-time multiplayer mode. So, you can challenge your friends to lock horns with you in a thrilling cricket match and showcase your batting prowess to win matches convincingly. Moreover, you can even team up with your friends to make a robust squad and then take on your rivals. And yes, it also lets you save and share the highlights of the match so that you can brag about how well you have dominated your rivals.
Looking at “Sachin Saga Cricket Champions”, all I can say is that it looks primed for the fans of the master blaster – Sachin Tendulkar. As you may have already guessed, it lets you play cricket as Sachin himself. Based on what sort of games you love to play, you can choose to go with T20s, one-dayers, test or even premier leagues like IPL. What’s more, you can even kickstart the world cup to display your breathtaking batting prowess at the biggest stage.
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For the folks who like to go full throttle while batting, Stick Cricket 2 appears to be a top bet. Featuring 90 levels, the cricket game has got all sorts of ingredients to let you relish the game of cricket. From a wide range of level types what have caught my eyes are: Last man standing, time attack, six derby, consecutive boundaries, no dots, and survival. They are smartly designed to test your skill as a player.
4. Cricket Megastar
What puts Cricket Megastar in its own league are story-based levels that present both the highs and lows of your cricket career. Besides, they also present some of the amazing moments that you have had as a player. To get going, you can create your player, give it a suitable name, and then slowly but steadily build a successful career. With several trophies and rewards, it keeps your adrenaline going or for that matter never lets boredom creep in.
For those looking for a cricket game to play T20s to their heart’s liking, Big Bash League seems to be a great pick. To make the gameplay more exciting, the game features multiple types of matches such as a complete contest, quick contest, and super over. Besides, there is also a fascinating batting multiplayer mode where you can compete with many players. But what has called for my attention in this game is the KFC Bucket Ball Challenge where you are asked to smash every ball for a six. Though the Bucket-Ball Challenge is extremely challenging, I have loved every bit of this challenge as it’s designed to bring the best out you as a player.
Nothing seems more satisfying as a player than performing at the biggest stage of cricket. And with the biggest stage, I mean the world cricket championship where every cricket team dreams to perform exceedingly well and also capture the lucrative world cup. If that’s exactly what you are looking for in a cricket game, you would be hard-pressed to find a better alternative than the World Cricket Championship.
If you admire MS Dhoni – arguably the most successful Indian cricket captain ever – chances are pretty high that you may find this cricket game quite fascinating. Packed with CSK’s star players like Suresh Raina, Dwayne Bravo, Ravindra Jadeja, and of course the Captain Cool MS Dhoni, the game is a treat to play. To get going, you can pick out your best playing 11 and then display a top-notch performance at the Chepauk stadium that’s considered a lucky stadium for MS’ army. As there are five interesting modes such as super matches, super over, super multiplayer, super slog, and super chase, I bet your gaming will always be full of excitement.
Simply put, Epic Cricket is a fine cricket game that you would like to try out. The high-definition visuals coupled with neat customization put it in line with the top cricket games for iOS. Besides that, it has got a wide assortment of batting and bowling styles including helicopter shot, reverse sweep, googly, and doosra, the game can let you go after the bowling or wreck havoc with vicious bowling. Since the app features all major cricket playing nations, you can choose to play for your favorite nation and help it realize the long-awaited dream of lifting the world cup!
How about playing beach cricket? Just in case you are willing to give a little twist to your cricket playing, I would recommend you to give a shot to Friends Beach Cricket. Thanks to the eye-catching visuals and 3D gameplay, the game is a joy to play with friends. Not just that, the quick match mode and tournament mode are also quite fun-loving. What I have loved most in this game is a nice collection of bats and the casual style of play which you can master with consummate effort. Better yet, you can also choose the desired difficulty level based on your skill-set.
Last but not least, Nazara Cricket is second to none when it comes to offering an exciting cricket gaming experience. With just one touch controls, the game could easily appeal to those who don’t want to go through a steep learning curve. Based on your preference, you can choose from 10, 20, and even 50 over matches. I would recommend you to go for the shortest format when you want fast-paced action full of expensive shots. And choose the 50 over format when you wish to indulge in long yet competitive gameplay with your buddies. Not just that, it also offers some mini-challenges so that you can grab plenty of coveted rewards.
