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Cricket Archive API

Definitive historical cricket statistics and records database

6.8 / 10Fair
Cricket
Starting PriceFree
Free TierYes
Live DataNo
WebSocketNo
Commercial UseYes
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Overview

Cricket Archive is one of the most comprehensive cricket statistics databases in the world, containing records of every first-class match, List A, T20, women cricket, and age-group cricket played since the 18th century. The platform offers detailed scorecards, player records, ground statistics, and historical match data. While primarily a web-based subscription service, Cricket Archive provides data access through partnerships and limited API capabilities for enterprise clients requiring deep historical cricket data.

Pros

  • Most comprehensive historical cricket database
  • Data dating back to 18th century
  • Every first-class match ever played
  • Detailed player and ground records
  • Women cricket coverage

Cons

  • API access only via enterprise agreement
  • No public API documentation
  • No live match data
  • No WebSocket streaming
  • Expensive for full data access
  • Web-first platform, not developer-friendly

Best For

Cricket historical researchAcademic studiesStatistical analysisCricket journalism

Not Ideal For

Live score applicationsHobby developersQuick prototypingBudget-conscious projects

Specifications

REST APIYes
GraphQLNo
WebSocketNo
WebhooksNo
OpenAPI SpecNo
Player StatsYes
Team StatsYes
Odds DataNo
Historical Data18th century to present — most comprehensive cricket archive
Request LimitsWeb-based access, API by enterprise agreement only
Commercial UseYes
RedistributionNo
White LabelNo

SDKs

Python

Leagues

First-Class CricketList A CricketT20 CricketWomen CricketICC EventsCounty CricketSheffield ShieldRanji Trophy
Last verified: 2026-08-15

Our Verdict

6.8/ 10

Cricket Archive API scores 6.8/10 and may be suitable for specific use cases like cricket historical research, but we recommend comparing it with higher-rated alternatives before committing.

Editorial: 7.2/10Benchmark: 6.0/10How we score →
Data verified: 2026-08-15
✓ Pricing checked✓ Coverage checked✓ Docs checked

Coverage

Sports Supported

Cricket
Live DataNo
Historical Data18th century to present — most comprehensive cricket archive
Player StatsYes
Team StatsYes
Odds DataNo

Leagues & Competitions

First-Class CricketList A CricketT20 CricketWomen CricketICC EventsCounty CricketSheffield ShieldRanji Trophy

8 leagues and competitions covered

Developer Experience

API Paradigms

✓REST
✗GraphQL
✗WebSocket
✗Webhooks

SDKs

Python

Documentation

View Documentation →

Commercial Terms

✓Commercial use
✗Redistribution
✗White-label
Rate limit: Web-based access, API by enterprise agreement only

Pricing Plans

Free

Free

Limited web access

  • Basic scorecards
  • Limited searches
  • Web-only access

Premium

£19.99/month

Extended web access

  • Full scorecards
  • Advanced search
  • Player records
  • No API access

Enterprise Data

Free

Custom

  • API/data feed access
  • Bulk data licensing
  • Custom integrations
  • Dedicated support

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