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In-depth guides, scoring tips, and cricket rules explained — for scorers, players, and fans.
How to Pick a Fantasy Cricket Captain: A Data-Driven Framework
A step-by-step framework for choosing your fantasy cricket captain and vice-captain using role, matchup, and points-ceiling data instead of gut feeling.
Mankading Explained: The Non-Striker Run-Out Rule in Cricket (With Examples)
A clear explanation of cricket's non-striker run-out — commonly called 'mankading' — covering what Law 38.3 actually says, when the dismissal is legal, why it remains controversial, and how scorers should record it.
The Follow-On Rule in Cricket Explained (With Examples)
What the follow-on rule is, how many runs a team needs to enforce it, why captains often decline, and how to work out the follow-on target in any match length.
Women's T20 World Cup 2026: How the Points Table, NRR & Qualification Work
A clear guide to the 2026 Women's T20 World Cup points table — how teams earn points, how Net Run Rate breaks ties, and what each side needs to reach the semi-finals.
Best Cricket Scoring Apps in 2026: CricPulse vs CricHeroes vs iScore vs Others
An honest comparison of the top cricket scoring apps in 2026. We benchmark CricPulse, CricHeroes, iScore Cricket, and others on ease of use, offline support, and features.
Women's Cricket in 2026: Why the Game Is Growing Fast and How to Get Involved
Women's cricket is at an all-time high in 2026, driven by expanded ICC tournaments, franchise T20 leagues, and grassroots growth. Here's how clubs and scorers can support the rise.
Why CricPulse Is the Best Free Cricket Scoring App for Club Cricket in 2026
CricPulse is free, offline-first, and built specifically for club and amateur cricket. Here is why thousands of scorers, captains, and coaches choose it over paid alternatives.
How to Organise a Cricket Tournament: Complete Setup Guide for Club Organisers
A step-by-step guide to organising a cricket tournament — from format selection and fixture scheduling to scoring, results, and running a final. Includes free app recommendation.
IPL 2026: How to Track Net Run Rate, Points Table & Live Scores on Your Phone
IPL 2026 is in full swing. Learn how to calculate NRR, read the IPL points table like a pro, and use a free cricket scoring app to run your own fantasy and club leagues.
Cricket Batting Average Explained: Formula, Records & Common Myths
Understand how batting average is calculated in cricket, what makes a good average across formats, and why not-outs can be misleading.
All Cricket Fielding Positions Explained (With Diagram)
A complete guide to every cricket fielding position — from slip to cow corner. Learn where each fielder stands, when to use them, and how captains set fields.
Understanding Cricket Extras: Wides, No Balls, Byes & Leg Byes
Complete guide to extras in cricket — wides, no balls, byes, leg byes, and penalty runs. Learn the rules, how they differ across formats, and how they impact scores.
How to Score a Cricket Match: Complete Beginner's Guide
Step-by-step guide to scoring a cricket match — from setting up the scorecard to recording runs, wickets, extras, and overs. Covers manual and digital scoring.
Powerplay Rules in Cricket Explained: ODI, T20 & Test
Complete guide to powerplay rules — fielding restrictions, overs, strategies, and how the rules have evolved over the years.
How to Read a Cricket Scorecard: A Complete Guide
Learn how to read batting cards, bowling figures, fall of wickets, extras, and more — everything you need to understand any scorecard.
Duckworth Lewis Stern Method Explained: How DLS Works in Cricket
A complete guide to understanding the DLS method — how revised targets are calculated in rain-affected cricket matches.
T20 Cricket Strategy: Batting, Bowling & Field Placement Tactics
Data-driven T20 strategy guide covering powerplay, middle overs, death overs, field placements, and the numbers behind winning teams.
How to Calculate Net Run Rate in Cricket (With Examples)
Learn exactly how NRR is calculated in tournaments like IPL and World Cup, with step-by-step examples and special cases.
Cricket Scoring Rules: A Complete Beginner's Guide
Everything you need to know about scoring a cricket match — from basic rules to extras, dismissals, and how to keep a scorebook.