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Consistent, well-named fields you can map to your models in minutes. No XML, no surprises, no HTML parsing.
Fastest Real-Time Cricket API · Live Scores, Fixtures & Stats
Cricket API — fast, reliable live cricket score API for developers
Add live cricket scores, ball-by-ball commentary, full scorecards, fixtures, players, teams and tournaments to your app with one clean JSON REST API. Built for easy integration and production traffic.
- Live scores
- Ball-by-ball commentary
- Scorecards
- Fixtures
- Players & teams
- Tournaments
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{
"status": "live",
"match": {
"id": "t20i_2025_0456",
"format": "T20I",
"teams": ["IND", "AUS"],
"innings": {
"batting": "IND",
"score": "168/4",
"overs": "17.2",
"run_rate": 9.69
},
"recent_balls": ["4","1","6","W","2"]
}
}Why developers choose it
A cricket data API designed for speed and reliability.
Skip brittle scrapers and inconsistent feeds. Get one predictable JSON REST cricket API with clear endpoints, sane response shapes and instant access through RapidAPI.
Live cricket scores
Pull current score, overs, run rate, striker and recent balls for ongoing matches with a single request.
Ball-by-ball commentary
Stream over-by-over and delivery-level events to power live match pages and fantasy scoring.
Instant access
Subscribe on RapidAPI, grab your key and make your first call straight away. Free plan to test with.
Easy integration
Copy-paste examples in JavaScript, Python, PHP and cURL. Standard HTTPS and API-key auth.
Production ready
Reliable cricket data for apps, websites, dashboards and fantasy platforms, billed and scaled through RapidAPI.
Features
Everything in one cricket API
From the live cricket score API to historical statistics, the same key unlocks the full cricket data set.
Live scores
Real-time score, overs, run rate and current batters for live international and domestic matches.
Scorecards
Full innings scorecards with batting, bowling and fall-of-wicket detail per match.
Commentary
Ball-by-ball commentary endpoint with runs, events and a short note for each delivery.
Players & statistics
Player profiles and career statistics across Test, ODI and T20 formats.
Fixtures & results
Upcoming schedules and completed results so you can plan and backfill match pages.
Series & tournaments
Series, tournaments and standings for major competitions including the IPL.
Endpoints
Supported cricket API endpoints
A focused set of JSON REST endpoints that cover live matches, commentary, players and schedules.
GET /matches/live
Live cricket scores for all in-progress matches.
GET /matches/{match_id}/scorecard
Full innings scorecard for a single match.
GET /matches/{match_id}/commentary
Ball-by-ball commentary for live and completed matches.
GET /players/{player_id}
Player profile and career statistics across formats.
GET /fixtures
Upcoming fixtures and schedules by date or series.
GET /series/{series_id}
Series detail, squads and standings for a tournament.
GET /matches/{match_id}/commentary
{
"over": 17.2,
"ball": "17.2",
"batter": "S. Iyer",
"bowler": "P. Cummins",
"runs": 6,
"event": "SIX",
"text": "Flat-batted over long-on, into the crowd."
}GET /players/{player_id}
{
"player_id": "p_10456",
"name": "Shubman Gill",
"role": "Batter",
"batting": {
"odi": { "matches": 51, "runs": 2587, "average": 58.7 },
"t20i": { "matches": 21, "runs": 578, "strike_rate": 139.2 }
}
}Coverage
Cricket data coverage & supported competitions
The cricket data API spans formats and competitions so you can build for internationals and franchise leagues from one integration.
- › Test, ODI and T20I internationals
- › IPL and other major T20 franchise leagues
- › Bilateral series and multi-team tournaments
- › Men's full-member and associate cricket
- › Live scores, commentary, scorecards, fixtures and results
Internationals
IPL
T20 Leagues
ODI
Test
T20I
Integration guide
Get started in three steps
From sign-up to your first live cricket score response in a few minutes.
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1
Subscribe on RapidAPI
Pick the Free plan to start. You get instant access and your personal API key.
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2
Add your API key
Send the RapidAPI key in your request headers over HTTPS. Standard, secure auth.
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3
Call the endpoints
Request live scores, commentary, players or fixtures and parse the JSON in your app.
JavaScript · fetch
const res = await fetch(
"https://cricket-api17.p.rapidapi.com/matches/live",
{
headers: {
"X-RapidAPI-Key": "YOUR_RAPIDAPI_KEY",
"X-RapidAPI-Host": "cricket-api17.p.rapidapi.com"
}
}
);
const data = await res.json();Python · requests
import requests
url = "https://cricket-api17.p.rapidapi.com/matches/live"
headers = {
"X-RapidAPI-Key": "YOUR_RAPIDAPI_KEY",
"X-RapidAPI-Host": "cricket-api17.p.rapidapi.com",
}
data = requests.get(url, headers=headers).json()Use cases
What developers build with the cricket API
Fantasy cricket applications
Drive live points with squads, scorecards and ball-by-ball events from the fantasy cricket API data set.
Mobile app integration
Power live match screens in iOS and Android apps with the cricket live score API and lightweight JSON.
Website integration
Embed live scores, fixtures and scorecards on sports sites and blogs with a few cached requests.
Analytics dashboards
Feed player statistics and historical results into BI tools and visualisations from the cricket statistics API.
Bots & notifications
Build score bots and alerts that poll the cricket match API and push wicket and milestone updates.
Live scoreboards
Run venue and broadcast scoreboards on the cricket commentary API with predictable JSON responses.
Pricing
Cricket API pricing
Start free, then upgrade anytime. All plans are billed and managed on RapidAPI.
Free
Great for testing
$0
free forever
- ✓ Free forever
- ✓ Instant access
- ✓ Great for testing
- ✓ Upgrade anytime
Most popular
Pro
For growing apps
$19.99/mo
- ✓ 150,000 requests / month
- ✓ Everything in Free
- ✓ Production traffic
- ✓ Upgrade anytime
Ultra
For high-traffic products
$199.99/mo
- ✓ 1,000,000 requests / month
- ✓ Everything in Pro
- ✓ Higher throughput
- ✓ Upgrade anytime
Mega
For large-scale platforms
$299.99/mo
- ✓ 2,500,000 requests / month
- ✓ Everything in Ultra
- ✓ Maximum scale
- ✓ Upgrade anytime
Plans, limits and billing are managed on RapidAPI. Start on Free and upgrade anytime.
FAQ
Cricket API questions, answered
What is a Cricket API?+
A Cricket API is a web service that returns cricket data, live scores, ball-by-ball commentary, scorecards, fixtures, players and tournaments, as structured JSON over HTTP, so developers can add cricket features to apps and websites without scraping or manual data entry.
What is the best Cricket Score API?+
The best cricket score API for your project is the one with the right coverage, a clean JSON response shape and pricing that scales with you. This API focuses on fast live scores, ball-by-ball commentary and an easy RapidAPI integration with a free plan to evaluate before you commit.
Is there a free Cricket API?+
Yes. There is a free Cricket Score API plan on RapidAPI with instant access so you can test live scores and endpoints, then move to a paid plan whenever your traffic grows.
Does this API provide live scores?+
Yes. The live cricket score API returns current score, run rate, overs, current batters and recent balls for in-progress international and domestic matches.
Does it include ball-by-ball commentary?+
Yes. A dedicated commentary endpoint returns ball-by-ball events with the over, ball, runs and a short description for each delivery.
Can I build fantasy cricket apps?+
Yes. The cricket API exposes squads, player profiles, live scorecards and match events, the data a fantasy cricket platform needs for points calculation and live updates.
Does it support IPL?+
The API covers major international and franchise competitions including the IPL and other T20 leagues, alongside ODI, Test and T20I cricket.
Does it provide player statistics?+
Yes. The players endpoint returns profiles and career statistics across formats, including matches, runs, average and strike rate, with bowling figures where applicable.
How do I integrate the Cricket API?+
Subscribe on RapidAPI, copy your API key, then send authenticated HTTPS requests to the JSON REST endpoints. Sample requests are available in JavaScript, Python, PHP and cURL.
How often is the data updated?+
Live match endpoints refresh continuously through each match so scores, overs and commentary stay current, while fixtures and results update as schedules and matches conclude.
Ship cricket features today
Get instant access to the live cricket score API, ball-by-ball commentary, players and fixtures. Start on the free plan and upgrade anytime.