Play Brian Lara Cricket 96 (Europe) (April 1996) Online

Brian Lara Cricket 96 came out for the Sega Genesis in Europe in April 1996, developed by Audiogenic and published by Codemasters. It was one of the more polished cricket titles on the platform, arriving at a time when sports games were rapidly improving in both presentation and playability.

You control a team of eleven players, batting and bowling in matches that range from quick one-day games to full test series. When batting, you time your shots with a moving cursor, aiming to place the ball into gaps in the field. Bowling involves selecting a delivery type and aiming for a good length, trying to outthink the batsman. The game moves at a steady pace, with a noticeable challenge in reading the bowler's variations and building an innings under pressure. It feels satisfying to dig in, defend the good balls, and punish the loose ones with a well-timed shot.