About Street Cricket
Street Cricket is inspired by gully cricket, the informal version of the game played in lanes, yards and car parks across South Asia and the Gulf. There are no stadiums and no whites here, just a street and a target to chase.
Each round gives you a target, a set number of balls and a set number of wickets. You tap as the ball reaches you, and a power bar decides how high it goes: the higher the power bar, the more runs you score. Timing is everything, which makes a round easy to start and hard to put down.
How to play
- Check the round's target, along with your balls and wickets.
- Wait for the bowler to release the ball.
- Tap as the ball reaches you to hit it.
- Use the power bar: more power sends the ball higher and scores more runs.
- Reach the target before you run out of balls or wickets.
These are the usual rules. If the game shows you something different on screen, follow the game.
Tips
- Watch the ball and not the batter. Your eyes should be on the moment it arrives.
- Find your rhythm in the first few balls before you start chasing big shots with the power bar.
- If you keep swinging early, wait a fraction longer. Most beginners tap too soon.
- Short sessions help. Timing tends to drop when you are tired or frustrated.
Questions about Street Cricket
What is gully cricket?
Gully cricket is informal street cricket. Players use whatever space and equipment they have, and house rules decide the details.
How do you score more runs?
Tap as the ball reaches you and build up the power bar. The higher it goes, the more runs the shot is worth.
