Cricket Captain 2023

Cricket Captain 2023 puts you in charge of a cricket team, with a packed international schedule that includes Australia touring England for the oldest Test Match rivalry in cricket, the Test Championship final and the 2023 World Cup. You can also play stand-alone One Day and 20 Over World Cups, create World XIs and All-Time Great teams, and set up custom match series.

Batting and match tactics

A new aggression system inspired by the approach known as Bazball rates players using their batting ability and natural aggression, adjusted for the current batting tactic rather than the match format. Players raised on 20 Over Cricket may have naturally aggressive styles and higher one-day averages than first-class averages; batting aggressively to suit those styles can improve their performance. In the final overs of a 20 Over match, or even a Test match, some players are naturally suited to scoring at 12 an over.

Player generation has also been rebalanced with a focus on aggression, and the match engine includes updated player ratings.

Rankings and player form

International player rankings include historical data, all-rounders and an improved system. Player form covers recent performances in Test, ODI and 20 Over Internationals, with historical data and opposition factored in; graphs show recent international form. International team rankings use the results of every match in a four-year window.

Teams and competitions

The international schedule and competitions are updated for the 2023 season, including the Test and ODI Championships and the Asia Trophy, which has ODI and 20 Over International tournaments. Domestic systems have been updated to reflect the latest rules and formats, including major changes to Indian competitions and a new South African franchise league with six teams.

Stats and presentation

The player database includes over 7,500 players, with updated recent series statistics for all players. Records cover head-to-head matchups, grounds and teams, including partnerships and batting and bowling records. Updated domestic squads cover all 146 playable domestic teams.

Wicket-keeping statistics distinguish keepers from outfielders and include catches and byes conceded; keeper abilities have also been made more accurate. Stadium updates include the new Perth stadium, and new kits include international and Australian 20 Over designs. The interface has an improved screen layout and flow.