StrategyFit check
Is Cricket Captain 2021 worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Cricket fans who want to manage teams across domestic and international competitions
- Players who prefer match strategy and team management to controlling athletes directly
- Cricket history enthusiasts who want England Test scenarios against India or New Zealand
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players looking for hands-on batting or bowling action may hit a wall at the match-simulation and management focus.
- Those who want a narrow, short-format game may find the many competitions, formats and team-management options too broad.
- Players seeking horse-racing or riding gameplay will not find it here.
Our take on Cricket Captain 2021
The likely sticking point is the management-first structure: players looking to control each delivery directly may bounce off when matches are handled through simulation controls and rate indicators. The range of competitions and records also asks for interest beyond simply playing a single match format.
What is Cricket Captain 2021?
Cricket Captain 2021 is a cricket management simulation covering domestic and international competitions.
It includes the ODI and Test World Championships, the English 100 Ball competition, Super Overs, and standalone One Day and 20 Over World Cups. Players manage teams and can receive offers to change international sides. In 20 Over matches, an updated batting aggression control adjusts scoring rate, while estimated run rate accounts for bowling tactics and dot-ball percentage replaces maidens in bowling statistics. The game also includes historical England Test scenarios against India or New Zealand, custom match series, All-Time Great teams and online friendlies. Its updated database covers over 7,000 players and squads for all 150 playable domestic teams, alongside new team, ground and opponent records.
How Cricket Captain 2021 plays
- 01International Championships
- Compete in ODI and Test world events, including an ODI tournament linked to qualification for the 2023 World Cup.
- 0220 Over Match Controls
- The batting aggression control adjusts scoring rate, while estimated run rate reflects changing bowling tactics.
- 03Domestic Competitions
- The game includes the English 100 Ball competition and an updated South African domestic system with 15 new teams.
- 04Historical Scenarios
- Play classic England Test series against India or New Zealand.
- 05Player Database
- The updated database includes over 7,000 players and squads for all 150 playable domestic teams.
Games like Cricket Captain 2021
Strategy
StrategyCricket Captain 2023
Childish Things LtdFor:Cricket fans who want to manage teams across international and domestic competitionsSkip if:Players seeking a cricket game centered on direct, moment-to-moment control rather than team management
StrategyCricket Captain 2020
Childish Things LtdFor:Cricket fans who want to manage teams rather than play as an individual athleteSkip if:Players seeking direct, on-field control of individual cricketers rather than management decisions
StrategyCricket Captain 2018
Childish Things LtdFor:Cricket fans who want to manage domestic and international teamsSkip if:Players seeking direct, action-focused cricket gameplay rather than management and simulationPicked by overlapping fit notes and genres, not an editorial comparison.
Cricket Captain 2021: platforms & release
Is Cricket Captain 2021 worth it?
It is worth it if: cricket fans who want to manage teams across domestic and international competitions. Skip it if: players looking for hands-on batting or bowling action may hit a wall at the match-simulation and management focus.
Where can I download Cricket Captain 2021?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens Cricket Captain 2021's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is Cricket Captain 2021 on?
Windows only.
