# Masterstroke: Cricket Manager — T20 Auction & Test Match Coach

> Cricket club and national team management simulation game with ball-by-ball coaching. (iPhone/iPad app by Arcadely.io.)

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- Developer: [Arcadely.io](https://appshunter.io/developer/6796437450)
- Category: Games, Sports, Simulation, Sports
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 74 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-10-06
- Data updated: 2026-10-13
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/masterstroke-cricket-manager/id6796437448/reviews.md

## What is Masterstroke?

Masterstroke: Cricket Manager puts you in charge of a cricket club, and later a country. Build the squad, set the field, plan every delivery and answer to a board that expects results.

PICK YOUR LEAGUE
Start in one of five leagues set in India, Pakistan, Australia, South Africa and England, each with its own teams, rules, money and calendar. Build your squad in a live auction with retentions and Right to Match cards, or in a snake draft. Some leagues add 100-ball cricket, impact substitutes or a Power Surge.

COACH EVERY BALL
Every match plays out ball by ball on an animated pitch. With the ball, pick the length on a pitch map, the line, over or round the wicket, the pace, swing, cutters or spin variations, and how often to bowl the plan. Drag all nine fielders where you want them. With the bat, set each batter's approach, the side he looks to score on and how hard the pair runs. Your calls change what happens on the next ball, and the commentary tells you why.

T20, ODI AND TEST CRICKET
Win at club level and national teams come calling. Coach one of 12 nations through T20 Internationals, ODIs and five-day Tests with declarations, follow-ons, rain and day/night pink-ball matches. Chase World Cups, continental cups and a two-year Test championship, and climb the world rankings. Rising nations can earn Test status and qualify for World Cups.

RUN THE CLUB (OPTIONAL)
Switch on Club Finances to run the money too: build the stadium, training complex and youth academy, hire staff, choose a sponsor, and qualify for a champions tournament against the best clubs from every league.

A CAREER THAT LASTS
Train your squad every day and manage form, morale, fitness and injuries. Young players develop, veterans retire and new talent comes through. Meet the board's targets or lose your job, then take an offer from another club in any league, or coach a club and a country at the same time.

ALSO INCLUDED
- Full scorecards, Manhattan and worm charts and a wagon wheel
- Easy, Normal and Hard; Easy adds a match assistant
- A roster editor to rename teams and edit any player, with import and export
- Over 75 achievements
- Play offline

Masterstroke is free to play and shows ads. Masterstroke Pro is an optional upgrade that removes interstitial ads and adds unlimited instant sims, double training XP on demand, one-tap physio treatment for injuries and 10 save slots.

Masterstroke Pro is available as a monthly auto-renewing subscription or a one-time lifetime purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. A subscription renews automatically unless it is cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your device Settings > Apple Account > Subscriptions after purchase. A lifetime purchase is a one-time payment and does not renew.

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## Key features

- Squad building via auction or draft
- Ball-by-ball coaching with tactical options
- Manage T20, ODI, and Test matches
- Club finance and infrastructure management
- Player development and career progression
- Offline play

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Masterstroke Pro – Monthly | $2.99 | per month |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Masterstroke Pro | $19.99 | one-time |


## Is Masterstroke safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess Masterstroke.

## Is Masterstroke legit?

Masterstroke: Cricket Manager has limited verification signals. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for Masterstroke is 58 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.

## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/masterstroke-cricket-manager/id6796437448/reviews.md

### 5/5 — deep tactical simulation

*2026-10-10*

great game

### 5/5 — Excellent game

*2026-10-09*

The game absolutely stunning but I would advice to add more updates just like the android

## Frequently asked questions about Masterstroke

### Does Masterstroke have ads?

Yes, Masterstroke is free to play and contains advertisements. An optional upgrade, Masterstroke Pro, removes interstitial ads.

### What cricket formats can I manage in Masterstroke?

You can manage T20 Internationals, ODIs, and five-day Test matches, including features like declarations, follow-ons, and pink-ball matches.

### Can I play Masterstroke offline?

Yes, Masterstroke offers an offline play mode, allowing you to manage your team without an internet connection.

### What are the subscription options for Masterstroke Pro?

Masterstroke Pro is available as a monthly auto-renewing subscription for $2.99/P1M or as a one-time lifetime purchase.

### How does Masterstroke handle player development?

Players develop over time, with young talent emerging, veterans retiring, and managing form, morale, fitness, and injuries.

### What leagues can I start in Masterstroke?

You can start in one of five leagues set in India, Pakistan, Australia, South Africa, and England, each with unique teams, rules, and calendars.

### Is Masterstroke suitable for younger players?

Masterstroke has an age rating of 4+, making it accessible for a wide range of players interested in cricket management.

### How often is Masterstroke updated?

The latest version is 1.11.2, and the app was last updated on 2026-10-12, indicating regular maintenance and updates.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.11.2 — 2026-10-12

A big update to the match engine and to your career.

Smarter matches: length, line, swing, pace and your field now decide every ball. Plan your bowling on a pitch map, the ball pitches where you bowl it, shots go where the delivery sends them and catches follow the shot. AI captains read the game like real ones, and matches are played in real stadiums under real light.

Club Finances: an optional new way to play. Run your club's money, build an HQ, hire staff, choose a sponsor and qualify for a champions tournament against the best clubs from every league. Switch it on when you start a new career.

Fairer difficulty: Hard means sharper AI captains and fielders, never hidden penalties. Easy adds a match assistant; on Normal and Hard every call is yours.

Every player re-rated, and a smarter auction where rival clubs bid on what a player adds to their side.

Nepal joins international cricket, with a World Cup qualifier and a path to Test status for rising nations.

Plus many fixes and smoother play on smaller screens.

### 1.9 — 2026-10-06

No release notes.

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