Cricket matches in SportEve support comprehensive live scoring with detailed statistics, commentary, and post-match summaries. The system supports variable team sizes, making it perfect for grassroots cricket tournaments.
Before starting a match, you need to select the Playing 11 (or Playing X, depending on team size configuration) for each team.
Supported wicket types:
You can record runs in multiple ways:
When recording a run out, you need to provide additional details:
When a no-ball is bowled, the next legal delivery is a free hit. The system automatically tracks this and displays a "FREE HIT" indicator. On a free hit, the batter can only be dismissed by run out, stumped, or hit wicket.
The scorer dashboard includes a settings icon (gear icon) that provides additional options for managing players during the match:
💡 Note: When retiring a player hurt, you must select a replacement from the available players who haven't been dismissed yet. The retired player's statistics are preserved and will show as "retired hurt" instead of "not out" in the final scorecard.
An innings ends automatically when:
You can also manually end an innings:
After the 1st innings ends, you'll be prompted to start the 2nd innings. The system automatically:
View ball-by-ball commentary in the match detail screen:
The scorecard provides comprehensive match statistics:
Shows all players in the Playing 11 who did not get a chance to bat, with captain indicator if applicable.
Displays total extras with breakdown:
Shows when each wicket fell:
A match ends automatically when:
You can also manually end the match:
After match completion, you can:
Admins can generate AI-powered match summaries for completed matches:
💡 Tip: AI summaries are written in a natural, human-like style suitable for grassroots sports tournaments, without overly dramatic language.
When a cricket match ends in a tie, SportEve supports playing a Super Over to determine the winner:
Scoring in Super Over works exactly like regular match scoring:
💡 Note: Super Over is only available for cricket matches. The system automatically detects ties and prompts for Super Over. You can decline and keep the match as a tie if your tournament doesn't use Super Overs.
SportEve supports variable team sizes for grassroots cricket matches, including box cricket:
For box cricket matches, SportEve supports special scoring rules:
✅ Tip: When setting up a box cricket tournament, configure the team size to 6 players and set appropriate max overs (e.g., 4-6 overs per innings) in tournament settings.
Admins can assign umpires to matches: