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Project: Wicket Cricket

Wicket Cricket

Revolutionizing Cricket with Interactive Gameplay – Powered by Fans, Driven by Innovation.

Wicket Cricket

Overview

🌍 Bringing Cricket into the Digital Age

Wicket Cricket introduces an innovative phygital format, where fans actively influence small aspects of matches before they begin. The initial focus is on universities, giving students the opportunity to compete in a cutting-edge tournament while contributing to the evolution of the concept. Future expansions will include corporate leagues, high schools, and international events.

What Makes It Unique

  • 📱 Phygital Cricket – Integrating digital fan participation with live matches.

  • 🔥 Game Cards & Predictions – Fans influence pre-match conditions through voting.

  • 🎓 University-Driven Development – Universities help refine and shape the format.

  • 📊 Scalable Model – Designed for local, national, and international competitions.

  • 📡 Real-Time Fan Interaction – The Wicket Cricket platform is built with real-time fan interaction technology, allowing seamless voting, predictions, and digital fan participation through an integrated app experience.

How It Works

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    📜 Game Cards Voting – Fans vote on match-altering game cards before the match begins, influencing tactics and strategy.

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    📊 Pre-Match Predictions – Fans predict outcomes, adding another layer of engagement.

  • 3

    ❓ Quizzes & Fan Participation – Interactive challenges test cricket knowledge.

  • 4

    🏏 Fast-Paced 5+5 Overs Format – Matches consist of two batting and two bowling innings per team, ensuring a dynamic flow of gameplay.

  • 5

    📺 Live Streaming & Media Integration – Digital platforms enhance accessibility for global audiences.

Why It Matters

  • 🎮 A first-of-its-kind phygital cricket experience.

  • 📊 Fan-driven engagement – spectators become part of the game.

  • 🏏 Bridges traditional cricket & modern interactivity.

  • 🌎 A scalable model that can expand across different levels & regions.

  • 🏏 Blending Gamification with Real-World Cricket

  • Wicket Cricket is not here to replace traditional cricket, but to enhance the sport with a fan-centric format. By incorporating game mechanics, voting, and interactivity, it appeals to both cricket purists and a new generation of digital-first sports fans.

Project Timeline

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2025: Final development & testing phase.

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2026: Initial launch event in Sri Lanka.

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2027 & Beyond: Expansion to corporate leagues, schools, and international events after successful pilot testing.

Project Goals

  • 🏏 Establish Wicket Cricket as an internationally recognized format.

  • 📢 Secure sponsorships & franchise investment for sustainable growth.

  • 📱 Increase app downloads & digital fan engagement.

  • 🎮 Create a gamified sports experience that appeals to digital audiences.

  • 💡 Develop technology that enhances interactivity in sports beyond cricket.

Impact

  • 🌟 Leading the way in sports tech innovation.

  • 📊 Expanding cricket's reach through digital interactivity.

  • 📺 Introducing new formats that work alongside traditional cricket.

  • 💡 Setting a precedent for interactive fan-driven sports formats.

  • 🌎 A blueprint for adapting phygital sports concepts to other disciplines.