Cricket Games for PS5: What to Play and Buy in Pakistan

Football fans get a new FC game every year. Cricket fans in Pakistan have a much shorter shelf, and that is the first thing to understand when looking for cricket games for PS5. The choice is small, the games come mostly from one developer, and the right pick depends on whether you want the newest title, the cheapest one or something the whole family can play.

This guide covers what is actually available on PlayStation, how to buy it in Pakistan without running into region or account trouble, and how to set up a DualSense so batting feels less like guesswork.

Serious cricket on PlayStation is largely the work of Big Ant Studios, the Australian developer behind the long-running series. The titles you are most likely to find are:

• Cricket 24. The most recent widely available Big Ant game at the time of writing, released for PS5 and PS4. It is the default choice for most players who want current presentation and online play.
• Cricket 22. The previous entry, also on PS5 and PS4. It still plays well and often turns up cheaper, especially as a used disc.
• Ashes Cricket and Don Bradman Cricket 17. Older PS4 games that can run on a PS5 through backward compatibility. They are mainly worth it if you find a disc for very little.

Big Ant has released new cricket games every couple of years, so check the PlayStation Store before buying in case a newer title has arrived. Look at the "Released" date on the Store page rather than relying on a shop's description.

If you are coming from a PS4, most PS4 games work on PS5. Our guide on whether a PS5 can play PS4 games explains how discs, saves and upgrades work.

Cricket 24 is the one most buyers ask for, and for good reason. It runs natively on PS5, so loading is faster and the picture is sharper than the PS4 version. It includes the modes cricket fans tend to want: quick matches, tournaments and a career mode where you build a player over seasons, plus online matches.

Team and player names depend on licensing, which changes between games and regions. If having specific international teams or a particular league officially named matters to you, read the Store listing and the developer's official notes before buying rather than relying on a seller's promise. Big Ant games also support community-made content, and many players use that to fill gaps.

How you buy matters as much as which game you choose.

Disc copies are the flexible option if your PS5 has a disc drive. You can lend the game to a cousin, trade it when you are done or buy it used from another player. Check the disc for scratches and make sure the case matches the game. Our guide to used PS5 games in Lahore covers what to inspect. Cricket discs are not always in stock locally, so ask before you travel to a shop.

Digital copies come from the PlayStation Store and stay on your account. You never lose the disc, and the game is always available to download again. The catch is payment. Many Pakistani bank cards struggle with the Store, so most players use PSN gift cards that match their account region. Read our PSN gift card guide before buying, because a card from the wrong region will not redeem.

For a Digital Edition console, digital is the only route unless you add a compatible disc drive. Store sales sometimes include sports titles, so adding a cricket game to your wishlist is worthwhile.

When comparing the PS5 cricket game price in Pakistan, check which version you are being quoted. A PS4 disc of Cricket 24 is a different product from the PS5 version, even though it will run on the newer console. Confirm the edition, platform and region on the cover or in the Store.

Big Ant's batting rewards precise stick control. In recent games, the right stick plays shots in the direction you push, while the left stick handles footwork. Timing comes from when you commit to the shot, so small inputs matter. Check the in-game controls menu, as layouts and assists can be changed.

A few practical tips:

1. Spend time in the nets mode. It is the fastest way to learn timing without losing wickets in a match.
2. Turn on visual aids early, then remove them as your timing improves.
3. Check your controller for stick drift. A stick that registers movement when untouched will push you into shots you did not choose. Our PS5 controller drift guide explains how to test it.
4. Keep the controller charged. A long Test match can outlast a battery, so a spare controller or charging dock helps during load-shedding evenings.
5. Use a wired connection if input feels laggy, and switch your TV to game mode.

• New players who want the full experience: Cricket 24, or a newer Big Ant title if one has been released.
• Families on a budget: a used Cricket 22 disc is a sensible start that still has local multiplayer.
• PS4 owners planning to upgrade: a PS4 disc you already own will run on a PS5 with a disc drive.
• Players who want variety: cricket alongside other best PS5 sports games such as FC and NBA titles makes the console useful for everyone at home.

The main cricket games on PlayStation have launched on both PS5 and PS4. The PS5 versions run natively and generally load faster and look sharper. Check the Store listing to confirm which platform version you are buying.

Yes, Big Ant's cricket games support local multiplayer with two controllers. Make sure you have a second DualSense, and check that both are charged and free of drift before a long match.

PS5 game discs generally play across regions, but downloadable content and online features can depend on account region. Check the disc's region and the Store before buying add-ons.

Online multiplayer in most PS5 games requires an active PlayStation Plus membership. Offline matches, career mode and local multiplayer do not.

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