LetsPlayCricket

User Guide

Everything you need to know to get started on LetsPlayCricket — whether you're watching a match, playing in one, running a team, or organizing a tournament.

Viewer

No account needed

Player

Track your stats

Team Owner

Manage your squad

Tournament Owner

Run competitions

Viewer

No account required — fully public access

As a viewer you can follow live matches, read scorecards, and browse player stats without creating an account. Perfect for fans who just want to stay updated.

Watch live scores
Read scorecards
Player stats
Ball-by-ball commentary
Browse teams
Tournament details
How to use as a Viewer
1

Watch a live match

Ask the scorer or team owner to share the live link — it looks like /live/[matchId].

Scores refresh automatically every 10 seconds. You'll see runs, wickets, overs, and a live commentary feed.

2

Read a completed scorecard

Scorecards are at /scorecard/[matchId]. They show full batting and bowling figures, partnerships, and charts.

3

Browse player profiles

Visit /player to search all registered players. Each profile shows career batting and bowling stats plus earned badges.

4

View tournament registration

Open tournament invites are shared as /join/[tournamentId] links. You can see the format, dates, and registered teams without logging in.

Player

Build your cricket identity and track your career

Players have a personal profile with cricket attributes, a live career statistics dashboard, and an achievement badge showcase. Your stats update automatically as matches are scored.

Cricket profile
Career stats
Badges & achievements
Team invitations
Public profile link
Live match access
Getting started as a Player
1

Register an account

Go to /register and sign up with your email. Verify your email then log in.

Your account starts with the default Viewer role — your team owner or admin will link you to a player profile.

2

Set up your player profile

Head to /profile after login. Fill in:

  • Jersey name — shown on scorecards
  • Player role — Batsman, Bowler, All-rounder, or Wicket Keeper
  • Batting style — Right or Left-handed
  • Bowling style — Fast, Medium, Spin (9 styles available), or None
  • Location — city, state, country
3

Accept a team invitation

When a team owner adds you to their squad, you'll see an invitation on your /dashboard.

Accept it to become a confirmed squad member. You can be in multiple teams at once.

4

Track your stats

Your /dashboard shows aggregated career batting and bowling statistics updated after every match.

Drill into /players/[yourId] for a full breakdown by tournament and season.

5

Collect badges

Badges are awarded automatically based on performance milestones — e.g., Centurion (100+ in an innings), Hat-trick Hero, Run Machine (500+ career runs), and more.

Badges appear on your public profile page at /player/[yourId] — share the link with anyone.

6

View your matches

Go to /matches to see upcoming, live, and completed matches for all the teams you're in.

Tip:Keep your jersey name short and recognizable — it's how your name appears on live scorecards and leaderboards.

Team Owner

Build and manage your cricket team

Team owners create squads, invite players, register for tournaments, and can run their own quick matches. You're responsible for your team's lineup and participation.

Create teams
Invite players
Join tournaments
Quick matches
Score matches
Head-to-head records
Getting started as a Team Owner
1

Get the Team Owner role

After registering, contact the platform admin to upgrade your role to Team Owner.

Once granted, a Teams section appears in your navigation.

2

Create your team

Go to /teams/new. Provide:

  • Team name — full name (e.g., "Royal Challengers")
  • Short name — 2–4 letters shown on scoreboards (e.g., "RCB")
  • Logo URL — optional, link to your team logo image
3

Build your squad

Open your team at /teams/[teamId] and use Add Player to search the player pool and send invitations.

Invited players see the request on their dashboard. Their status shows as Pending until accepted.

Aim for at least 11 confirmed players before your first match.

4

Register for a tournament

Visit /tournaments and open any tournament with Registration Open status.

Click Register Team and select your team. The tournament owner will confirm your entry.

5

Create a Quick Match (optional)

For ad-hoc games without a tournament, go to /matches → Quick Matches tab → Create Quick Match.

Set the overs, venue, and city. Other team owners can then request to join your match.

Once both teams are confirmed, you can start scoring just like a tournament match.

6

Score a match

Open any match involving your team from /matches.

Before the first ball: complete the Toss (select winner and decision), then pick your Playing XI from your squad.

Use the live scoring interface to record each delivery — runs, extras, and wickets. The scorecard and live page update in real time.

7

Review head-to-head records

Your team page shows H2H stats against every opponent you've faced — wins, losses, and win percentage.

Tip: Send invitations before match day so players have time to confirm. A player must accept your invitation before they can be selected in the Playing XI.

Tournament Owner

Organize and run full cricket competitions

Tournament owners have the most control on the platform. You design the competition format, manage team registrations, create and score matches, and publish live results.

Create tournaments
Configure format & rules
Manage team registrations
Live ball-by-ball scoring
Points table & NRR
Leaderboards
Running your first tournament
1

Get the Tournament Owner role

Contact the platform admin to upgrade your role to Tournament Owner. Once granted, a Tournaments section appears in your nav.

2

Create the tournament

Go to /tournaments/new and configure:

  • Name, venue, dates
  • Format — Round Robin, Knockout, Group + Knockout, or Single Match
  • Overs per innings and balls per over
  • Powerplay overs and max overs per bowler
  • Points system — custom points for win / tie / loss / no result

The tournament is created in Draft status — not visible to others yet.

3

Open registrations

When ready, change status to Registration Open. Share the join link /join/[tournamentId] with team owners.

Team owners request to join — you approve or reject each team from your tournament page.

4

Organize groups (if applicable)

For Group + Knockout format, assign teams to groups after registration closes.

The points table is calculated separately per group, with NRR as the tiebreaker.

5

Start the tournament & create matches

Move status to In Progress. Now create individual matches:

  • Select the two competing teams
  • Set date, time, and venue
  • Assign match to a group (if group format)
6

Conduct the toss

Open the match and click Toss. Record which team won and whether they chose to bat or field first.

Then select the Playing XI for both teams from their squads.

7

Score the match live

The scoring screen shows the current batsmen, bowler, and over. For each ball, record:

  • Runs scored (0–6)
  • Extras — Wide, No-ball, Bye, Leg-bye, Penalty
  • Wicket — choose dismissal type (Bowled, Caught, LBW, Run-out, Stumped, etc.) and fielder

Strike rotates automatically at end of each over. Select the new batsman when a wicket falls.

After the 1st innings, select the opening batsmen and bowler for the 2nd innings.

8

Complete the match

When the last wicket falls or overs run out, mark the match as Completed and record the winning margin and Man of the Match.

The points table, NRR, and leaderboards update automatically.

9

View tournament analytics

Your tournament page shows:

  • Points Table with NRR and match counts
  • Top Batsmen leaderboard sorted by runs
  • Top Bowlers leaderboard sorted by wickets
  • Head-to-head records between teams
  • Full match history with scorecards
10

Conclude the tournament

After all matches (including knockouts), set status to Completed. All scorecards, stats, and badges remain permanently accessible.

Tournament formats explained

Round Robin

Every team plays every other team. Best overall record wins. Great for small groups of 4–8 teams.

Knockout

Single elimination — lose once and you're out. Fast format, ideal for large fields or time-limited events.

Group + Knockout

Teams divided into groups (Round Robin per group), top teams advance to knockout rounds. Classic cricket tournament structure.

Single Match

One match between two teams — useful for finals, friendlies, or one-off games that still need full scoring.

Tip: Share the /live/[matchId] link on WhatsApp or social media during the match — anyone can follow the score in real time without an account.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a Player / Team Owner / Tournament Owner role?
After registering, contact the admin (see the Support page). They'll upgrade your role. You can also request access from within the platform.
Can I score a match on my phone?
Yes — the scoring interface is mobile-responsive. You can use any modern browser on iOS or Android.
What happens if I enter a wrong ball score?
The scoring interface supports undo. Contact the admin if you need to correct a score after the over is complete.
Can a player be in multiple teams?
Yes. A player can accept invitations from multiple teams and appear in different tournaments.
How are badges awarded?
Badges are awarded automatically by the system based on career and per-match performance milestones. They cannot be manually added or removed.
Is the live score page updated automatically?
Yes — the live page refreshes every 10 seconds. No manual reload needed.
Can viewers register teams for a tournament?
No. Only accounts with the Team Owner role can register teams. Viewers can see tournament details but cannot participate in management actions.

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