Overview
ESPNcricinfo is the world leading cricket news and information website, providing live scores, ball-by-ball commentary, player statistics, records, and news. While ESPN does not offer a publicly documented commercial API specifically for ESPNcricinfo, the data is accessible through ESPN broader API ecosystem and unofficial endpoints widely used by developers. The platform covers all international cricket, major T20 leagues (IPL, BBL, CPL, PSL), domestic cricket, and women cricket.
Pros
- Most comprehensive cricket data available
- Ball-by-ball commentary
- Historical records since 19th century
- Covers all major leagues and international cricket
- Free unofficial access
Cons
- No official commercial API for cricket
- Unofficial endpoints can change
- No commercial use allowed for unofficial data
- No WebSocket streaming
- Rate limited
- No dedicated cricket API documentation
Best For
Not Ideal For
Specifications
SDKs
Leagues
Our Verdict
ESPNcricinfo API is a solid choice for cricket score apps and cricket statistics research, with an overall score of 7.3/10. While it performs well in most areas, consider no official commercial api for cricket when making your decision.
Coverage
Sports Supported
Leagues & Competitions
8 leagues and competitions covered
Developer Experience
API Paradigms
SDKs
Documentation
Commercial Terms
Pricing Plans
Unofficial
Variable
- Live scores
- Ball-by-ball data
- Player stats
- No official SLA
ESPN Developer
2,500/day
- ESPN API access
- Limited cricket endpoints
- Requires API key
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