CricScore User Guide
Live Cricket Scoring Platform by KraftedLogic
Version 2.5.0
Introduction
CricScore is a real-time cricket scoring application designed for local tournaments and casual matches. It provides:
- Live ball-by-ball scoring with instant synchronization
- Comprehensive statistics tracking for batsmen and bowlers
- Multiple concurrent scorers for different matches
- Spectator mode for live viewing
- Tournament management with standings and playoffs
Getting Started
Home Screen Options
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
| Create Tournament | Set up a multi-team tournament with league, knockout, or combined formats |
| Quick Match | Score a single match between two teams without tournament setup |
| Settings | Configure default match format and scoring preferences |
Creating a Tournament
Step 1: Tournament Setup
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Tournament Name | Name for your tournament |
| Tournament Format | League (Round Robin), Knockout, or League + Playoffs |
| Match Format | T10 (10 overs), T12 (12 overs), T20 (20 overs), or Custom |
| Tie-Breaker Rule | Head-to-Head then NRR, or NRR Only |
Step 2: Add Teams
- Enter team names (minimum 2 teams)
- Add players to each team with optional roles: Batsman, Bowler, All-Rounder, or Wicket Keeper
- Optionally import players from a CSV file
Step 3: Tournament Dashboard
Once created, you'll see:
- Matches Tab - All scheduled matches
- Standings Tab - Points table with team rankings
- Results - Tournament statistics and leaderboards
Quick Match
Quick Match allows you to score a single game without tournament setup:
- Click Track Score on the home screen
- Enter match format (overs)
- Add two teams with their players
- Start the match with toss selection
Scoring a Match
Pre-Match Setup
- Toss - Select which team won the toss and their choice (Bat/Bowl)
- Playing XI - Select 11 players from each squad (if Impact Player is enabled)
- Opening Batsmen - Select the two opening batsmen
- Opening Bowler - Select the bowler for the first over
Scoring Controls
| Button | Action |
|---|---|
| 0-6 | Record runs scored |
| Wide (Wd) | Wide delivery (+1 run by default, plus any additional runs) |
| No Ball (Nb) | No ball delivery (+1 run by default, plus runs off bat) |
| Bye (B) | Bye runs (not credited to batsman or bowler) |
| Leg Bye (Lb) | Leg bye runs (not credited to batsman or bowler) |
| Wicket (W) | Record a dismissal |
| Undo (↩) | Undo the last recorded ball |
Recording a Wicket
- Click the Wicket button
- Select dismissal type:
| Dismissal Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Bowled | Stumps hit by the ball |
| Caught | Ball caught by fielder (select fielder) |
| LBW | Leg Before Wicket |
| Run Out | Batsman short of crease (select batsman & fielder) |
| Stumped | Keeper removes bails (select keeper) |
| Hit Wicket | Batsman hits own stumps |
| Retired Hurt | Batsman leaves due to injury (can return later) |
Special Rules
🔥 Free Hit
When a no-ball is bowled:
- The next delivery is a Free Hit
- The batsman cannot be dismissed (except Run Out) on a Free Hit
- A "FREE HIT" indicator appears on the scoring screen
- If another no-ball is bowled on a Free Hit, the next ball is also a Free Hit
- Wides during a Free Hit keep the Free Hit active
🔄 Impact Player (Optional)
When enabled in settings:
- Each team can substitute one player during the match
- The substituted player cannot return to the match
- Use the Impact button to make substitutions
🏥 Retired Hurt
- A batsman can retire due to injury using the Retire button
- Retired batsmen can return to bat later when another wicket falls
- Displayed as "retired hurt" on the scorecard
Over Completion
- After 6 legal deliveries, the over is complete
- Wides and No-balls do not count as legal deliveries
- Strike rotates at the end of each over
- A new bowler must be selected (same bowler cannot bowl consecutive overs)
Maiden Over: An over is recorded as a Maiden when no runs are scored AND no extras (wides, no-balls, byes, leg-byes) were bowled.
Match Completion
When a match ends:
- A celebration animation displays the result
- The host can Undo if corrections are needed
- Click Confirm & Lock Results to finalize the match
- Once locked, no further changes can be made
Understanding Statistics
🏏 Batting Statistics
| Statistic | Formula | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Runs | Sum of all runs | Total runs scored by batsman |
| Balls | Legal deliveries faced | Excludes wides |
| 4s | Count of boundaries | Balls hit to boundary for 4 runs |
| 6s | Count of sixes | Balls hit over boundary for 6 runs |
| Strike Rate (SR) | (Runs ÷ Balls) × 100 |
Runs scored per 100 balls |
| Average | Runs ÷ Dismissals |
Runs per innings (not outs excluded) |
| High Score (HS) | Maximum innings score | Marked with * if not out |
Example Strike Rate: Batsman scores 45 runs from 30 balls
Strike Rate = (45 ÷ 30) × 100 = 150.00
🔴 Bowling Statistics
| Statistic | Formula | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Overs | Balls ÷ 6 |
Displayed as X.Y (e.g., 4.3 = 4 overs, 3 balls) |
| Maidens (M) | Count | Overs with 0 runs and 0 extras |
| Runs | Sum of runs conceded | Includes wides and no-balls, excludes byes |
| Wickets | Count | Wickets credited to the bowler |
| Economy (Econ) | (Runs ÷ Balls) × 6 |
Runs conceded per over |
| Average | Runs ÷ Wickets |
Runs conceded per wicket |
| Best Figures | W/R | Best wickets/runs in a single innings |
Example Economy: Bowler concedes 24 runs from 18 balls (3 overs)
Economy = (24 ÷ 18) × 6 = 8.00
How Extras Affect Statistics
| Extra Type | Team Score | Bowler's Runs | Batsman's Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wide | Yes (+1 + additional) | Yes | No |
| No-Ball | Yes (+1 + runs off bat) | Yes | Runs off bat only |
| Bye | Yes | No | No |
| Leg Bye | Yes | No | No |
📊 Team Statistics (Tournaments)
| Column | Description |
|---|---|
| P (Played) | Matches played |
| W (Won) | Matches won |
| L (Lost) | Matches lost |
| T (Tied) | Matches tied |
| Pts (Points) | Win = 2, Tie = 1, Loss = 0 |
| NRR | Net Run Rate |
📈 Net Run Rate (NRR)
NRR is used to rank teams with equal points. It measures the run-scoring efficiency across all matches.
NRR = (Total Runs Scored ÷ Total Overs Faced) − (Total Runs Conceded ÷ Total Overs Bowled)
Detailed:
For Rate = (Runs Scored ÷ Balls Faced) × 6
Against Rate = (Runs Conceded ÷ Balls Bowled) × 6
NRR = For Rate − Against Rate
Example NRR Calculation:
Team A scored 320 runs in 40 overs (240 balls) across 2 matches
Team A conceded 300 runs in 38.2 overs (230 balls)
For Rate = (320 ÷ 240) × 6 = 8.00
Against Rate = (300 ÷ 230) × 6 = 7.83
NRR = 8.00 − 7.83 = +0.170
A positive NRR means the team scores faster than they concede; negative means the opposite.
Tie-Breaker Rules
When teams have equal points:
- Head-to-Head, then NRR (Default) - First, check the result of the match between the tied teams. If still tied, use NRR.
- NRR Only - Directly use Net Run Rate to break ties.
Settings
Access settings from the home screen or during a match.
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Default Match Format | Pre-select T10, T12, T20, or Custom for new matches |
| Name Display Format | How player names appear: First Name, Last Name, Full Name, or Initials + Last |
| Allow Free Hit | Enable/disable Free Hit after no-balls |
| No Extra Run for Wide | Disable the automatic 1-run penalty for wides |
| No Extra Run for No-Ball | Disable the automatic 1-run penalty for no-balls |
| Allow Impact Player | Enable player substitution during matches |
| Sound | Enable/disable sound effects |
| Vibration | Enable/disable vibration feedback |
Frequently Asked Questions
General
Can I use the app offline?
The app requires an internet connection for real-time synchronization and data storage.
How many people can watch a match simultaneously?
There's no limit. Share the spectator link with anyone who wants to follow the match live.
Can I edit a completed match?
Only if you haven't locked the results yet. Use the Undo button before clicking "Confirm & Lock Results".
Scoring
I made a mistake. How do I fix it?
Click the Undo button (↩) to reverse the last action. You can undo multiple times to go back further.
Why can't I select the same bowler for the next over?
Cricket rules don't allow a bowler to bowl consecutive overs. You must select a different bowler.
What if a bowler gets injured mid-over?
Use the Change button next to the bowler to substitute. The new bowler completes the over. Note: Neither the injured bowler nor the substitute can bowl the next over.
How do I bring back a retired hurt batsman?
When a wicket falls and you select the new batsman, retired hurt players appear with a "Can Return" option. Simply select them to bring them back to bat.
Why isn't the Free Hit indicator showing?
Check if Free Hit is enabled in your match/tournament settings. The "Allow Free Hit" option must be turned on.
Statistics
Why is a batsman's average shown as their total runs?
If a batsman has never been dismissed (all innings not out), their average equals their total runs since there are no dismissals to divide by.
Why doesn't my bowling average show a number?
If you haven't taken any wickets, average cannot be calculated (would be infinity), so it shows "-" instead.
Are wides credited to the batsman?
No. Wides go to extras and add to the team total, but not to any batsman's individual score.
Do byes affect the bowler's economy?
No. Byes and leg-byes are not charged to the bowler. They count toward the team total as extras but don't affect the bowler's figures.
Tournaments
How are playoffs determined in League + Playoffs format?
After the league phase:
• 4+ teams: Top 4 go to semifinals (1st vs 4th, 2nd vs 3rd)
• 2-3 teams: Top 2 go directly to the final
• 4+ teams: Top 4 go to semifinals (1st vs 4th, 2nd vs 3rd)
• 2-3 teams: Top 2 go directly to the final
What happens if teams are tied on points?
The configured tie-breaker rule applies:
• Head-to-Head first: Who won when they played each other
• Then NRR: If still tied, Net Run Rate decides
• Head-to-Head first: Who won when they played each other
• Then NRR: If still tied, Net Run Rate decides
Sharing & Sync
Can two people score the same match?
Only one person can actively score at a time. Use the Scorer Link to assign scoring rights for a specific match.
What happens if I refresh the page during scoring?
All data is saved to the cloud automatically. You'll resume exactly where you left off.
Can I transfer host rights to someone else?
Yes. Share the Host Link with the new host. They'll gain full control when they open it.
Milestones & Celebrations
What milestones trigger celebrations?
• Batsman scores 50 or 100 runs
• Bowler takes 5 wickets
• Bowler completes a hat-trick (3 wickets in 3 consecutive balls)
• Scores are level in a chase
• Match completion
• Bowler takes 5 wickets
• Bowler completes a hat-trick (3 wickets in 3 consecutive balls)
• Scores are level in a chase
• Match completion
Do spectators see the celebration animations?
Yes! All celebrations sync to spectator screens in real-time, so everyone can enjoy the moments.