# Cricket Captain 2021 — Cricket Management Game

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

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cricket-captain-2021/id1562345962 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Childish Things Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1374894406)
- Category: Games, Sports, Sports, Strategy
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.40/5 from 19 App Store ratings · 49 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 517 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2021-07-24
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cricket-captain-2021/id1562345962/reviews.md

## What is Cricket Captain 2021?

Cricket Captain 2021 takes to the field for a new season. An exciting year includes the final of the inaugural Test Match Championship, and the new ODI World Championship, which gives teams the chance to qualify for the 2023 World Cup. The 100 Ball competition will run for the first time, introducing a new short format game. Cricket Captain 2021 gives you the change to play in these, and many more, competitions and formats.

20 Over match simulation has been improved for Cricket Captain 2021, with a rebalanced match engine and updated batting aggression bar, providing greater control of scoring rate. We have also increased outfield catches when batsmen are attacking.  The target RPO (T.RPO) indicator has been replaced with estimated RPO (E.RPO) when batting, taking changing bowler tactics into account, to give greater scoring rate accuracy. Dot ball percentage has replaced maidens in 20 Over matches to provide further information about the bowling strengths and performance of your bowlers.

The exciting atmosphere of the Super Over makes its debut in Cricket Captain. The English domestic system has been updated with the latest rules for competitions and overseas players. We have also updated the South African domestic system, with 15 new teams. 

Cricket Captain 2021 features a full database update, including new stats for fastest 50s and 100s for team, ground and versus records. 

Cricket Captain takes cricket management simulation another step forward, giving you more options than ever to manage your team to glory.

Key features for 2021 include:
•	ODI and Test World Championships: compete in the new ODI World Championship.
•	Super Over:  exciting one over shootouts for tied matches.
•	20 Over Simulation: improved engine, with new controls and stats.
•	English Domestic System: with the latest competitions and overseas player rules.
•	English 100 Ball Competition: updated squads as the competition starts this summer.
•	Change International Team: receive job offers from around the world.
•	South Africa Domestic System: updated to match the new formats.
•	Fastest 50s and 100s: thousands of new records to break.
•	Improved Batting Controls: new batting aggression bar allows greater control.
•	Improved Bowling Controls: greater control in limited over matches.
•	New Kits: updates for English domestic and international teams.
•	Match Engine: rebalanced runs and wickets engine, improved outfield catches for aggressive batsman, E.RPO taking in to account bowler tactics, reduced caught and bowled chance.
•	Internet Game: improved reliability and cheat detection.
•	ATGs Online: All-Time Great teams can now be played in online friendlies.
•	Historical Scenarios: play in classic England test series vs India or New Zealand.
•	Tournament Modes: play in stand-alone One Day or 20 Over World Cups. Create your own World XIs, All-Time Greats and Custom Match Series.
Complete Stats Update:
•	Updated player database with over 7,000 players.
•	Updated versus, ground and team records.
•	Updated domestic squads for all 150 playable domestic teams.
•	Updated recent series stats for all players.
•	New dot ball percentage replaces maidens for 20 over stats.

## Key features

- ODI and Test World Championships
- Super Over tie-breaker
- Improved 20 Over simulation
- Updated English Domestic System
- English 100 Ball Competition
- Change International Team offers
- Fastest 50s and 100s records

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock the game | $3.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 49)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cricket-captain-2021/id1562345962/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Amazing game but…

*2023-08-16, version 1.7*

It is an amazing game and great graphics however I would love there to be DRS also in the hundred on domestic you can’t choose who you want like if you want Banton he won’t be on there

### 1/5 — Bad game

*2023-02-20, version 1.7*

Worst game ever

### 3/5 — Cricket Captain 2021 Review.

*2022-07-18, version 1.7*

I have played this game for a while now and find it fun and addictive. I have played this game at great length and have enjoyed it thoroughly for the most part. I am yet to play short format cricket on this game so I am unable to share my opinion on it. However I have played numerous test matches and test series. From my experience so far, it is incredibly easy for the AI to score 350-400+ runs in a single test match innings, regardless of conditions. It has become a very common occurence and therefore providing an unrealistic experience for the user. In comparison, the user's team often struggles to get anywhere near this unrealistically high score set by the AI - without mention of another innjngs to bat. I find that it is way too easy for the batters to score runs and the chance of wickets are extremely low. I find it somewhat suspicious that, I was chasing around 200 on a flat wicket with two days left in the test match, and I was bowled out for 156. My batsmen were playing incomprhensively quickly despite thee aggression meter being on the lower side. Due to them playing at an unnessecarily quick rate they got out cheaply. Overall, I think it is way too easy for the AI to set massive totals, and consequently the User's team being bowled out quickly and cheaply. Apart from this it hasn't been to depressing.

### 3/5 — Enjoy the game but one thing REALLY bothers me

*2022-06-20, version 1.7*

I play regularly and do enjoy it for what it is, but there is a huge issue.  

I regularly get 10-15 players selected for the Hundred and without fail they come back horrendously out of form. Same for those who are away on internationals for some time. 

This really does need to be sorted as I’m at my wits end….

### 4/5 — DRS

*2022-06-16*

Missing DRS ONLY everything else is good.

### 3/5 — Decent but

*2022-06-01, version 1.7*

The game itself is a good concept although the graphics, lack of reviews, poor fielding and unrealistic shots ruin the experience. Overall matches are just won by chance. If these problems were fixed this game would be much more fun and also more realistic

### 1/5 — Pathetic

*2022-05-11, version 1.7*

Do not touch this pathetic game. This game is pointless, everything pre decided before you start playing. Absolute waste of time. Shambles of a game

### 2/5 — Money money

*2022-04-08, version 1.7*

Why do you have to pay money. It’s not worth it. If they make another one then please make it better and make money another way. Other then that pretty good

### 1/5 — Don’t waste your money

*2022-03-26, version 1.7*

Great database and game modes and is relatively fun but everything other than test/first class is completely unplayable with batting collapses in 80% of games for the player and cpu will comfortably hit 12-15 an over for extended periods of time. It is completely unbalanced. I conceded 350 runs in consecutive ipl matches and was bowled out for less than 150 in both. You can be cruising to a win in a t20 match ie they need 120 from 8 overs and Ireland will hit 50+ in 2 overs and win with 2 overs spare. It’s unplayable but longer format is fun.

### 4/5 — Take the payment away

*2022-03-20, version 1.7*

It is a fantastic game but I don’t get the idea for paying $14 for a game like this.

## Frequently asked questions about Cricket Captain 2021

### What is Cricket Captain 2021?

Cricket Captain 2021 is a comprehensive cricket management and simulation game. It allows players to manage their team through various competitions, including new World Championships and updated domestic leagues. The game features an improved match engine with enhanced controls for batting and bowling.

### What are the key features of Cricket Captain 2021?

Key features include the ODI and Test World Championships, the exciting Super Over tie-breaker, and an improved 20 Over simulation with new controls. It also boasts updated English and South African domestic systems, the new English 100 Ball Competition, and thousands of new records to break.

### Is Cricket Captain 2021 free to play?

The application is free to download and play, but it does offer in-app purchases. These purchases may enhance the gameplay experience or provide additional content, though the core management simulation is accessible without them.

### What kind of competitions can I play in Cricket Captain 2021?

You can compete in major international tournaments like the ODI and Test World Championships, as well as the new English 100 Ball Competition. The game also includes updated domestic leagues, tournament modes for World Cups, and historical scenarios.

### How does the match engine differ in Cricket Captain 2021?

The match engine has been rebalanced for runs and wickets, with improved outfield catches for aggressive batsmen. The batting aggression bar offers greater control, and the game now uses E.RPO (Estimated Runs Per Over) to account for bowler tactics, providing more accurate scoring rate predictions.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.7 — 2022-02-26

Fixed Dropbox removal of authentication token

### 1.6 — 2022-02-18

- Fixed issue with match screen interface corrupting
- Fixed Dropbox removing authentication token

### 1.5 — 2022-02-08

- New longlife Dropbox auth token (you may need to re-auth dropbox once more)

### 1.4 — 2021-12-18

- Updated database with Aus Domestic update
- Fixed minus percentage availability
- Dropbox fixes and optimisation- Fixed & re-enabled search by years
- Fixed online error at start of innings
- Improved online stability
- Updated 20 Over World Cup Scenario squads
- Updated International fixtures to remove repeats and improve rotation
- Improved FC batting for draw AI
- Reduced incoming FC batsman aggression to 2
- Fixed bug with non-facing batsman using OD aggression defaults in FC.
- Fixed rare crash after September contracts (reported for NZ and Zim in 2022)
- Randomised Eng FC groups
- Added option to turn off chat in online matches

### 1.3 — 2021-08-27

- Major database update
- Updated pressable areas for batting/bowling aggression
- Fixed screen corruption changing batting/bowling tactics on touch devices
- Fixed missing squad selection for England's first 20 Over series
- Fixed rare end of match crash when starting/loading a 2nd game
- Improved online stability

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