Play Brian Lara Cricket 96 (Europe) (March 1996) Online – SEGA Genesis Game

Game Overview

Step onto the pitch with Brian Lara Cricket 96, the SEGA Mega Drive’s answer to cricket fans’ prayers in the mid-’90s! This game wasn’t just another sports title—it was the cricket experience of its era, featuring the legendary Brian Lara himself in all his left-handed glory. Whether you were smashing sixes in a quick exhibition match or diving deep into a full-blown tournament, the game delivered fast-paced, arcade-style action with just enough realism to keep purists happy. The controls were slick, the animations surprisingly fluid for its time, and the rivalry mode? Pure gold—nothing beat taking on a friend in a heated battle of bat and ball.

What set Brian Lara Cricket 96 apart was its charm. Unlike some of its more serious successors, this game had personality—from the exaggerated wicketkeeper dives to the satisfying thwack of a well-timed cover drive. It wasn’t just a sim; it was a love letter to cricket’s fun side. Even today, it’s a nostalgic trip for anyone who remembers crowding around a CRT TV, arguing over LBW calls that the game’s umpire (questionably) ruled in your mate’s favor. If you missed it back then, here’s your chance to discover why this gem still has fans bowling googlies in its honor.