The Cast Patrol brings you 25000 RUNS. Draft your Big Bash XI and attempt to hit 25000+ BBL runs combined.

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Full RulesModes, wildcards and scoring

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 25000 RUNS?

A free cricket game by The Cast Patrol. Draft a Big Bash XI with their BBL runs hidden, then add them up. Can your XI reach 25000 runs combined?

How do you play 25000 RUNS?

Pick a mode, then you are offered three random BBL players at a time. Choose one for your XI without seeing their runs. You have 20 seconds to pick, or the first option goes in. Repeat until every spot is filled: five batters, an all-rounder (a player who bats and bowls), a keeper and four bowlers. Your total is revealed as you go.

What are the modes?

25000+: reach 25000 runs or more, with one of each wildcard. Exactly 25000: land on 25000 on the dot, under or over is a miss, and it’s Hard Mode: no free wildcards, only paid ones, one of each a game. Team Spin: choose a position, then spin a club and season and pick from that squad.

What are Legends?

Now and then in 25000+, one offer is a Legends Pick: three of the BBL’s retired greats, like Aaron Finch, Shaun Marsh and Chris Gayle. Their runs are hidden like everyone else’s, and they count their whole BBL careers. You get one at most per game, and it can turn up late in a game, just when you need it most.

What does the Luck number mean?

After each game we compare the runs on every card you were offered with what an average game deals you. Luck +23% means you drew 23% more runs than usual; a minus number means a tough draw. Your first offer and any Legends Pick are left out. You see it on your results and on leaderboard team sheets.

What are wildcards?

Reroll (Respin in Team Spin) gives you a fresh offer, Reveal Runs shows the runs for everyone on the current offer, and Remove Player takes one player out of your XI so you can draft again. Each can be used once per game.

Which runs count?

Runs in the Big Bash League (BBL) from its first season in 2011/12 to now, finals included. Runs for national sides or in other T20 leagues are not included.

Where do the run numbers come from?

From Cricsheet (cricsheet.org), the free ball-by-ball record of every match it holds, checked against the official career totals so every player’s runs are exact. Each player’s role (batter, keeper or bowler) comes from where they batted, their stumpings and how much they bowled, and a player who is both a batter and a bowler is an all-rounder. Spot something that looks wrong? Let us know and we’ll check it.

How do I contact you or report a bug?

Use the form: pick what it’s about, tell us what happened and we’ll reply by email. Every message gets a reference number, so nothing gets lost.

Is 25000 RUNS free to play?

Completely free. No download needed. Open your browser, draft your XI and play.

Who made 25000 RUNS?

The Cast Patrol, the team behind CAST Games.

Is 25000 RUNS affiliated with the BBL?

No. 25000 RUNS is an independent, fan-made game. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or associated with Cricket Australia, the BBL or any club.

Where can I listen to The Cast Patrol podcast?

Search The Cast Patrol wherever you get your podcasts, or watch on YouTube.

Your XI

HIGHER OR LOWER: CRICKET Runs and Wickets Quiz

You know the first player's number. Is the second player's Test or Big Bash total higher or lower? One wrong call and you're out.

How to Play

  1. You see the first player and his number.
  2. Call whether the second one is higher or lower before the clock runs out.
  3. Every right call adds to your streak. One wrong call and the run is over.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is HIGHER OR LOWER: CRICKET Free?

Yes. HIGHER OR LOWER: CRICKET is free to play in your browser on any phone or computer, with nothing to download. A free CAST profile saves your scores and puts you in the rankings.

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