Ashes Cricket

Ashes Cricket brings cricket's fiercest rivalry to your desktop, letting you take control of the Australian and English squads across the men's and women's 2017/2018 Ashes tours. Built by Big Ant Studios as the officially licensed game of the series, it aims to capture the pace, power, and precision of test cricket while staying approachable enough for newcomers to pick up a bat and play.

If you want to relive the Ashes on Windows or Mac, you can grab the game through the download section below. This page walks you through what the game offers, how the batting and bowling systems work, and what to expect before you install.

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Technical Specifications

What Makes Ashes Cricket Stand Out

Ashes Cricket is the officially licensed video game of cricket's greatest rivalry, and it leans hard into authenticity. The game recreates the fast-paced action, big hits, and skill you see in the real Ashes competition, presenting both the men's and women's 2017/2018 tours. Whether you prefer the raw aggression of a limited-overs mindset or the patient grind of a test match, the game gives you room to play your way.

Big Ant's photogrammetry technology is the headline feature here. It captures official photorealistic likenesses for every player on the Australian and English men's and women's teams, so the athletes you see on screen match the ones you watch on television. Star test players were fully motion-captured, which means their signature shots, run-ups, and celebrations carry over into the game with a level of detail that older cricket titles simply couldn't match.

The engine underneath is described as Big Ant's most detailed and refined cricket engine to date, and it enables true 360-degree batting. That means you can score all around the ground rather than being locked into a handful of predetermined shot directions. Combined with a choice of batting or bowling style, the game promises that no two players will experience a match the same way.

Key Features

• Officially licensed Ashes content — the game covers the real 2017/2018 men's and women's Ashes tours.
• Photorealistic player likenesses — Big Ant's photogrammetry technology recreates all Australian and English squad members.
• Full motion capture — star test players were motion-captured so their movements feel genuine.
• True 360-degree batting — score anywhere around the wicket instead of relying on a fixed shot set.
• Custom playstyle — pick your own batting or bowling style to shape how you approach each match.
• Refined cricket engine — Big Ant's most detailed simulation of the sport to date.
• Both squads, both genders — men's and women's teams are fully represented, not tacked on.

How the Gameplay Feels

At the crease, the 360-degree batting system is the feature that changes how you think about scoring. Instead of memorizing a few shot buttons and hoping the ball lands in a gap, you read the delivery, choose your timing, and direct the ball where you want it. The result is a game that rewards patience and shot selection, much like the real sport.

Bowling gets the same treatment. You select a style and work the ball around, mixing pace and variation to break a partnership. Because the engine is built to be detailed, small decisions matter — a slightly mistimed drive can turn into a catch, and a well-placed delivery can force a defensive prod. That depth is what separates Ashes Cricket from arcade-style cricket games that prioritize spectacle over simulation.

The presentation layer backs this up. Photorealistic faces and motion-captured animations make the broadcast-style presentation feel closer to watching a real match. For fans of the sport, that authenticity is the main draw. For players new to cricket, the licensed teams and familiar Ashes branding give you a clear entry point.

Pros & Cons

• Pros: Officially licensed teams and tours; photorealistic player likenesses; motion-captured star players; true 360-degree batting adds real depth; both men's and women's squads included; refined engine that rewards skill.
• Cons: The source data does not list specific system requirements, so you should check your hardware before installing; the game is built around the 2017/2018 Ashes season, so teams and kits reflect that period rather than later rosters; cricket simulation can feel demanding for players expecting a purely arcade experience.

Version Freshness and Publisher Details

The download section references a base release plus an update labeled 1.06. The update notes are included in the download area below, so you can confirm which build you are getting before you install. The game was released in 2017 and developed by Big Ant Studios; the publisher is not specified in the source data, so this page does not name one.

Because the file size is listed as 0MB in the source metadata, treat that figure as a placeholder rather than an accurate download weight. Check the link provider for the actual package size before you start the download.

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Use the section below to reach the download links and the update package. The page also includes a guide link and a tool link to help you through the process if you run into trouble.

	NAME	Ashes Cricket
	LANGUAGE	Multi
	RELEASE	2017
	GENRE	Sports

Installation Guidance

Once you have the package, extract it to a folder with enough free space, then run the setup file included in the archive. If you are applying the 1.06 update, install the base game first and then apply the update on top of it. Keep the password noted in the download section handy — it is required to open the archive. If the extraction fails, re-download the package from the mirror rather than using a partial file.

Related Cricket Titles

If you enjoy Ashes Cricket, you may also like the earlier Ashes Cricket 2009 Free Download, which offers a different take on the rivalry. Fans of classic cricket games can also try Brian Lara Cricket Free Download for a retro alternative. And if you are looking for the console version of this same title, see the Ashes Cricket page.

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