Allan Borders Cricket Game
Step onto the virtual pitch with Allan Border’s Cricket, a classic MS-DOS gem that brought the thrill of cricket to 90s gamers! Named after the legendary Australian captain, this game was a love letter to cricket fans, offering straightforward yet addictive gameplay—whether you were smashing sixes, bowling deadly yorkers, or fielding like a pro. While it might not have the flashy graphics of today’s titles, its charm lies in its simplicity and nostalgic appeal, capturing the essence of cricket in an era when sports sims were just finding their footing.
What made it stand out? The sheer joy of playing a cricket game when options were few—no complicated controls, just pure, uncomplicated fun. If you’ve ever wondered what cricket gaming was like before hyper-realistic physics and licensed teams, Allan Border’s Cricket is a delightful blast from the past. It’s the kind of game that reminds you why pixelated boundaries and blocky players still hold a special place in a gamer’s heart. Batter up!
Each game uses different controls, most DOS games use the keyboard arrows. Some will use the mouse , "Alt" ,"Enter" and "Space bar".
What made it stand out? The sheer joy of playing a cricket game when options were few—no complicated controls, just pure, uncomplicated fun. If you’ve ever wondered what cricket gaming was like before hyper-realistic physics and licensed teams, Allan Border’s Cricket is a delightful blast from the past. It’s the kind of game that reminds you why pixelated boundaries and blocky players still hold a special place in a gamer’s heart. Batter up!
Each game uses different controls, most DOS games use the keyboard arrows. Some will use the mouse , "Alt" ,"Enter" and "Space bar".
You can download this ROM to play Allan Borders Cricket offline using an MS-DOS Classic Games emulator.
*This ROM is provided for backup and educational purposes only. Please delete it within 24 hours if you do not own the original cartridge.
