Item: Doodle Cricket - Cricket Game
Rating: 72
Author: Dinsun

Our Site Score

72/100

Doodle Cricket is a masterclass in 'one-finger' gaming. It takes the complex sport of cricket and distills it into its purest form: the duel between the batsman and the bowler. The aesthetic is explicitly inspired by the famous Google Doodle, using a hand-drawn, whimsical style that makes the game feel approachable even for those who have never seen a cricket match in their lives.

Behind the simple exterior is a very well-tuned difficulty curve. As your score increases, the bowlers start using trickier deliveries—spin, fastballs, and curveballs that require genuine reflexes to hit. The physics are surprisingly snappy, and hitting a '6' feels immensely rewarding. It’s the perfect game for short commutes or waiting in line; it’s lightweight, incredibly fast to load, and provides that 'just one more try' addictive quality that every great arcade game needs.

Reviewed on: Fri Feb 27 2026

Dinsun Review

This is a mobile version of the Google Doodle from years ago. It’s fine. It’s extremely simple—one-tap gameplay—but it’s honest about what it is. There’s no complex progression, no gacha mechanics, just a cricket bat and a ball.

It’s not exactly *Don Bradman Cricket*, but for a free time-killer on a phone, it works. The art style is cute, and the timing-based gameplay is actually somewhat satisfying. It’s the kind of game you play for three minutes while waiting for the microwave. It doesn't try to be anything more, and I appreciate that honesty, even if the 'game' itself is about as deep as a puddle.

Overall Stats

Pros & Cons

Simple, addictive gameplay
Charming doodle art
Very lightweight

Zero depth
Repetitive after five minutes
No real features

Technical Report

Performance: Runs on literally any device from the last decade.

Accessibility:

Audience Fit

Buy if: You want the simplest possible cricket game for quick bursts.

Skip if: You want an actual sports simulation.

Similar Games:

Stick Cricket
Google Doodle Cricket

Reviewer Context

Reviewer: Dinsun, 40-year-old conservative veteran gamer
Hardware: iPhone 13
Playtime: 1 hours
Status: High score of 142

The Game

Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod

6470236749

$2.99 4+★4.6 184 reviews

Author : Engage Soft

Pubish Date : Mon Oct 30 2023

Last Update Date : Tue Feb 03 2026

Support Languages : English

Genres :

Version 4.0Tue Feb 03 2026

Smoother, improved visuals
Brand new doodle characters to join your team
Inviting you to play tap or click and take a swing of bat to hit. A small cricket game were snails are fielders to defeat you.
We know that cricket is loved worldwide and we kept the file size fly-sized, and the result is our smallest interactive cricket ever - even snail networks can load it in seconds.
Whether you're enjoying the tournament at a snail’s pace or bowling faster than the beat of a hummingbird's wings, here's hoping you hit it out of the park!
Requires iOS 15.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
Inviting you to play tap or click and take a swing of bat to hit. A small cricket game were snails are fielders to defeat you.
We know that cricket is loved worldwide and we kept the file size fly-sized, and the result is our smallest interactive cricket ever - even snail networks can load it in seconds.
Whether you're enjoying the tournament at a snail’s pace or bowling faster than the beat of a hummingbird's wings, here's hoping you hit it out of the park!

Ratings & Reviews

4.6 out of 5 with 184 Counts

★★★★★

Age Rating 4+

Doodle Cricket is a fast-paced arcade sports game designed for everyone. With its charming hand-drawn art and simple one-tap controls, you can experience the thrill of the pitch anywhere. Watch the bowler carefully and time your swing to hit boundaries and score high. It’s optimized to be the smallest, most efficient cricket game on the market, ensuring smooth gameplay on any device. Compete for the highest score and become a cricket legend in doodle form!

Features

Ultra-lightweight app size

Simple one-tap batting mechanics

Increasingly challenging AI bowlers

Charming hand-drawn graphics

Tips

Timing the Spin

When the bowler throws a slow, curving ball, wait until it bounces before tapping. Tapping too early will result in a weak pop-up that leads to an easy out. Patience is key for high scores.

Promotion Videos

Doodle Cricket Summer Game Trailer - YouTube

News on this game

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Gameplays

Hitting the Boundary

For a perfect '6', you need to hit the ball at the very front of the batting crease. This gives the ball upward momentum, clearing the fielders entirely. Practice your timing on the faster bowlers to master the long hit.