# Cricket Captain 2018 — Cricket Management Game

> Comprehensive cricket management simulation game with updated features and extensive statistics. (iPhone/iPad app by Childish Things Ltd.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cricket-captain-2018/id1374894407 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Childish Things Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1374894406)
- Category: Games, Sports, Sports, Strategy
- Price: $3.99
- Rating: 3.57/5 from 7 App Store ratings · 35 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 478 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2018-08-01
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cricket-captain-2018/id1374894407/reviews.md

## What is Cricket Captain 2018?

Cricket Captain returns for 2018 with an updated match engine, extensive additions to the records and statistics (including stats of every historical international player), Ireland & Afghanistan as playable test nations, improved internet game, improved coaching, and much more. Put your tactical expertise to the test in the number one cricket management game.

Developed in association with Jimmy Anderson, Cricket Captain 2018 also features a full database update (over 6500 players), with improved player generation, and greater accuracy in limited over player abilities. The latest changes to all domestic structures have been included.

Cricket Captain is unrivalled in cricket management simulation, and Cricket Captain 2018 improves the series once again with all the attention to detail that is the trademark of the series.

Key features for 2018 include:
•	Updates to all domestic systems and 20 over leagues: play updated domestic leagues in India, England, Australia, West Indies, Pakistan, South Africa, Bangladesh, and New Zealand.
•	Afghanistan & Ireland career modes: play as one of the two newest test nations in full international career modes.
•	New captaincy offers: receive offers from other teams within your domestic system in your current save.
•	All time-greats: full career records for every player that has ever played international cricket, all playable in historical scenarios.
•	International/domestic ground records: individual, team, and partnership records for over 130 grounds, now split into international and domestic for First Class, One Day and 20 over.
•	Competition/series records: historical competition and series player records for the last two competitions/series.
•	International vs. records: individual, team, and partnership records for all 12 test-playing nations in Test Match, ODI and International 20 Over.
•	Domestic vs. records: individual, team, and partnership records for every domestic team (thousands of new records) in FC, OD, and 20 Over.
•	Historical scenarios: replay five historical scenarios for India or Pakistan in England.
•	International only mode: includes domestic fixtures.
•	New database: full database update with over 6500 players, including improved player generation for limited over ability.
•	Updated tournament modes: including the new OD World Cup format.
•	Improved match engine: with updates to aggressive batting in OD matches and batting reaction to field settings.
•	New coaching options: including opener training, One Day bowler technique training and separate fielding coaching.
•	Added player stats: preferred batting position, percentage of 4s and 6s scored; career S/R for all-time great players; maidens bowled.
•	New achievements: including Ireland and Afghanistan achievements.
•	Internet game: improved reliability and more teams to play on-line.

## Key features

- Updated match engine
- Extensive historical player statistics
- Ireland & Afghanistan career modes
- Improved coaching options
- Full database update with 6500+ players
- New captaincy offers
- Historical scenarios

## Recent user reviews (10 of 35)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cricket-captain-2018/id1374894407/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Great Amazing Incredible

*2021-04-18*

This game is great and addicting I would recommend it to anyone who loves cricket one thing though if you press declare than say no you don’t want to declare you get logged out

### 3/5 — Fun game but it’s really hard

*2020-07-28*

I love playing this game but I find I keep losing every game I play is there something I’m missing

### 5/5 — Love it

*2019-05-31*

Great game, love it so much. Know it’s getting close to release to CC19 but hope it has Irish domestic cricket, so do my mates who play 👍🏼 Keep it up

### 1/5 — Does not have updated 2019 squads

*2019-05-06, version 1.17*

Really, I expect a better model by now: something in which there is live updates for squads and a yearly subscription for the app maybe (it’s pretty much that if you pay for squad and tournament updates and some minor engine tweaks every so often.

### 5/5 — Good game

*2019-04-25, version 1.17*

Very good game they removed some bugs it’s pretty good

### 1/5 — AI overpowered and no consistency

*2019-03-30*

None of my players had any consistency when they played and they kept on going for runs they could never get. I won 4 games in the World Cup group and lost the next for no apparent reason other than scripting. This is a massive waste of money.

### 1/5 — Save your money - Terrible game

*2019-03-03*

The game is very unrealistic and random, as well as the fact that you actually have very little control of your players, so essentially your just watching the computer play itself! Not worth it at all, massively regret buying!

### 5/5 — Love to play

*2019-02-19*

One of the best cricket games on the market it is a most have for all cricket fans

### 1/5 — Rubbish

*2019-01-31*

This game gets worse every year, totally biased in favour of the AI opponent! Every game I play I lose at least 3-4 batters before I even get to 20 runs, and that’s on a defensive setting. I’ve bought this game every year since it was released but this will be the last time.

### 5/5 — Grouse

*2019-01-24*

Goat of games

## Frequently asked questions about Cricket Captain 2018

### What is Cricket Captain 2018?

Cricket Captain 2018 is a comprehensive cricket management simulation game. It allows players to take on the role of a team manager, making tactical decisions, managing player development, and competing in various domestic and international leagues and tournaments.

### What are the key features of Cricket Captain 2018?

Key features include an updated match engine for more realistic gameplay, extensive historical player statistics, career modes for Ireland and Afghanistan, improved coaching options, a full database update with over 6500 players, and the ability to replay historical scenarios.

### How much does Cricket Captain 2018 cost?

Cricket Captain 2018 is a paid application. The provided data indicates it is a one-time purchase with no in-app purchases or advertisements.

### What kind of cricket leagues and tournaments can I manage?

The game features updated domestic leagues in India, England, Australia, West Indies, Pakistan, South Africa, Bangladesh, and New Zealand. It also includes full international career modes for test-playing nations and updated tournament modes like the OD World Cup format.

### Can I play historical matches or scenarios in Cricket Captain 2018?

Yes, the game includes a feature for historical scenarios, allowing you to replay specific moments in cricket history, such as scenarios for India or Pakistan in England. It also features full career records for every player that has ever played international cricket.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.17 — 2019-04-07

Fixed audio issue

### 1.16 — 2019-04-04

- Fixed hang when wicket fell and change bowler happened at the same time in online game.
- Improved stability of online matches
- Fixed behaviour of escape key when exiting a window (PC only)
- Fixed quick exit of highlights in online game

### 1.15 — 2019-02-01

Updated Australian 20 Over squads
Updated Australian State squads
Updated Bangladesh 20 Over squads
Fixed wage re-generation issue (did not affect Eng or Aus State players)
Fixed India squad pick issue for 2018 classic series tournament
Fixed issue with Aus 20 Over League Format (changes at next new season)

### 1.14 — 2018-12-15

Fixed issue with dropbox failing to sync.

### 1.6 — 2018-10-25

Now featuring updated Australia 20 over fixtures for the upcoming season. Squad changes are up to date as of now and will be updated as and when they are announced.

Updated Australian 20 Over Fixtures
Updated Australian 20 Over Squads
Network game stability improvements
Fixes to test teams fixtures in World Cups

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