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How to start a cricket match in Cricko

Everything that happens before the first ball: Start match, schedule if needed, toss, elevens, and who faces the first delivery — then you are ready for ball-by-ball scoring.

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Cricket scoring app overview

1. Start now or schedule

Tap Start match, then choose whether to begin scoring immediately or schedule the game for later. Scheduling keeps weekend leagues and friendlies organised before players arrive.

Cricko app Start match screen with options to start now or schedule a match
Start match: begin now or schedule — pick what fits your fixture.

2. Toss, teams, striker, non-striker, and opening bowler

Record the toss winner and decision, fill in match details, then select the striker and non-striker who walk out first, and the bowler who bowls the opening over. Getting this right keeps partnerships and bowling figures aligned with the real game.

Cricko match setup with toss details and player selection for batting and bowling
Toss and line-up: set who faces first, who is at the other end, and who opens the bowling.

Next step

Once line-ups are saved, the app opens the live scoring board. Screenshots and tips for every delivery, mid-match controls, and team comparison are on the dedicated page below — linked here so search engines and readers see a clear path from setup to scoring.

Ball-by-ball cricket scoring →

FAQs

How do I start or schedule a match in Cricko?

Open the app, tap Start match, then choose to begin scoring now or schedule the fixture for later. Scheduled games help leagues and clubs prepare before anyone reaches the ground.

What do I set after the toss?

Record who won the toss and their decision, confirm match details, then select the striker and non-striker who open the innings and the bowler who bowls the first over. That aligns the digital card with what happens on the field.

What happens after line-ups are saved?

You move to the ball-by-ball scoring screen. For the live board, mid-match options, and team comparison, follow the dedicated ball-by-ball scoring guide linked from this page.