Recent reports suggest that cricket’s official administrative governing body, the ICC (International Cricket Council), which oversees, manages, and regulates cricket internationally, is actively working on finding a game development studio/publisher to develop a new eSports cricket simulation mobile video game.
However, it’s still unclear when a new cricket-themed video game that will hopefully rival the EAFC (formerly FIFA) eSports video games will arrive.
With that said, let’s dive straight in and take a closer look at everything we know so far.
Will there ever be a cricket eSports game to rival EAFC?
According to several sources, yes, there will be a new cricket eSports mobile video game to rival EAFC games.
The new ICC initiative, which is also endorsed by its member nations, aims to bring cricket to a broader audience via the traditional gaming sector, create a new form of fandom, and significantly raise the sport’s global profile.
Most other major sports, such as soccer/football, golf, basketball, UFC/MMA, Formula 1 motor racing, and others, already have a strong presence in the eSports sector, and these popular eSports games have significantly helped raise their respective sport’s global profile.
Many cricket and eSports fans say that a decent eSports cricket competition with a state-of-the-art, engaging, feature-rich, highly immersive and socially interactive cricket video game is long overdue.
It would represent a significant step in the right direction for the sport to finally establish a foothold and strong presence in the gaming sector of the global multi-billion-dollar digital entertainment industry.
There is already a cricket game in the development stages called E-Cricket, which is being made by Light Fury Games. This one is being made in collaboration with Amazon Web Services and is expected to arrive in early 2026.
Goals, challenges, potential for success, and other factors to consider
Here is a more detailed breakdown of some of the goals, challenges, potential for success, and other important factors that the ICC and game development studios must consider:
- Goals – according to various sources, the ICC will soon be launching a cricket-themed video game for the mobile gaming sector, and is already in the formal process of finding a suitable developer. The aim is to tap into the lucrative eSports sector, create new and diverse revenue streams, and re-imagine how cricket is experienced and celebrated in the modern digital era
- Comparison to EAFC – the ICC hopes to rival EAFC in the eSports scene by modelling its cricket game on existing EAFC games to engage fans in a similar way and build a thriving eSports ecosystem around cricket
- Potential for success – the eSports sector is currently experiencing significant market growth, and with the help of the ICC and a top game development studio, early reports suggest that the strategic business model for a cricket eSports title could very well be a huge success
- Interest from developers – several of the traditional gaming sector’s biggest gaming ventures, publishers, and developers have already shown a keen interest in creating a cricket eSports game at all levels, from the ground up (building and developing) to publishing and maintaining
Previous cricket video games, such as Cricket 24 and the EA Sports Cricket series, haven’t had anywhere near as much focus or attention as this new game will have on becoming an eSports blockbuster, which is why so many people feel that it will be a success when it finally arrives on the eSports scene.
According to further reports, the game could also leverage blockchain technology, which would boost player engagement and create new player digital asset ownership opportunities.
Are there any cricket games you can play online today using cryptocurrency?
Yes, there are a handful of online cricket games that you can play using cryptocurrency for the chance to earn/win more cryptocurrency. However, due to the very nature of these games, you must be at least 18 years old to play.
For example, right now on the official 10CRIC cricket betting online sportsbook, you can bet on virtual/simulation cricket events. These games are essentially computer-generated cricket matches that use highly sophisticated Random Number Generators to produce fair and realistic outcomes.
Are there any other cricket-themed games worth checking out in 2025?
Yes, but it all depends on what type of game you’re looking for. For example, if you want to play games for the chance to win more money (e.g., more fiat currency such as Indian rupee or more cryptocurrency such as Bitcoin), then you might like to try some of the popular cricket-themed online casino games that are now available to play on the 10CRIC casino website.
Examples include the following hit titles:
- Game: CricX. Type: Crash game. Provider: Onlyplay
- Game: Cricket Crash. Type: Crash game. Provider: Onlyplay
- Game: 10Cric Six or Out. Type: Online slot. Provider: Gaming Corp
- Game: Live Cricket War. Type: Live dealer game. Provider: Ezugi
- Game: Live 10CRIC Auto Roulette. Type: Live dealer game. Provider: Evolution Gaming
- Game: Cricket King 18. Type: Online slot. Provider: JILI
Other hit titles that you might also like to try include Live Cricket Roulette, Bet Now Cricket, Cricket Sah 75, regular ‘computer-generated’ Cricket Roulette, Cricket AUTO Roulette, and X Cricket, to name just a few.
If you fancy trying something completely different, don’t forget to check out the 10CRIC Daily Cricket Quiz. All of these cricket-themed games have been fully optimised to load quickly and run smoothly in most web browsers on any decent, Wi-Fi- or internet-connected PC or mobile device.
If you would rather play a ‘traditional’ cricket-themed video game using a gaming console, handheld gaming console, PC or mobile device, without having to spend real money, some of the hottest titles to try first include Cricket 19: The Official Game of the Ashes, Big Bash Boom, and World Champion Cricket, to name just a few.
Final thoughts
There is definitely a huge demand for an exciting new cricket-themed mobile game to arrive on the eSports scene, and early reports suggest that it could be available as soon as 2026, meaning there isn’t too much longer to wait.
However, others suggest that it might not be released until 2027. We will just have to wait and see what happens.