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General
How to Build a Live Cricket Score App with a Free Cricket API
Build a live cricket score app using Highlightly's free Cricket API. This tutorial covers live matches and scorecards with working JavaScript and Python examples.
Frequently asked questions
What cricket leagues does the API cover?
The Cricket API covers 900+ leagues and tournaments worldwide including ICC events (World Cup, T20 World Cup, Champions Trophy, World Test Championship), major T20 leagues (IPL, Big Bash, CPL, PSL, The Hundred, SA20, Lanka Premier League), domestic first-class competitions (County Championship, Sheffield Shield, Ranji Trophy), bilateral tours, and women's cricket. Coverage spans 80+ countries across Test, ODI, and T20 formats.
Is there a free plan?
Yes. The Basic plan is completely free with 100 requests per day. It includes live scores, match data, standings, team data, country data, and league data. No credit card required.
What types of highlights are available?
The API provides wicket highlights, sixes compilations, match recaps, post-match press conferences, and interviews. Video sources are verified and typically added within 0 to 48 hours after a match. Some clips may be available in near real time during live games.
What formats are supported?
The API covers all three major formats: Test matches, One Day Internationals (ODIs), and Twenty20 (T20). Each match response includes the format type along with format-specific scoring data such as innings breakdowns, overs, and match reports.
Can I use this alongside other sport APIs?
Yes. The Cricket API works independently. You can subscribe to it alongside any other Highlightly sport API. Each subscription is separate, so you only pay for the sports you need.
What data format does the API return?
All responses are standard JSON over REST. The API works with any programming language including JavaScript, Python, PHP, Ruby, Java, C#, and Go. No proprietary SDK is required.
What is the difference between Highlightly and RapidAPI?
Both platforms offer identical API features. Highlightly provides up to 40% annual discounts. RapidAPI offers credit card billing and a familiar developer dashboard. Accounts are not synchronised between platforms.
