Cricket 26 The Official Game of the Ashes
Released on November 19, 2025, Cricket 26 is the latest flagship title from Big Ant Studios, serving as the official game for the 2025-26 Ashes series. This entry introduces a major structural shift with the Management Career Mode, allowing you to step off the pitch and handle recruitment, player development, and match strategy. The core gameplay has been overhauled with “next-level” batting mechanics and a “Team Confidence” system that fluctuates based on on-field performance. For the first time, the game features dynamic environmental effects like changing light and precipitation that can trigger the Duckworth-Lewis-Sterne (DLS) method. The licensed roster has expanded to include the Caribbean Premier League (CPL), The Hundred, and new international teams like Pakistan and Ireland, alongside the return of the deep community-driven Academy.
PC System Requirements
| Component | Minimum (1080p, 30 FPS, Low) | Recommended (1080p, 60 FPS, High) |
| OS | Windows 10/11 (64-bit) | Windows 10/11 (64-bit) |
| CPU | Intel Core i5-11600K / Ryzen 5 5600X | Intel Core i7-11700K / Ryzen 7 3700X |
| GPU | RTX 2060 / RX 5700 XT (8GB) | RTX 3070 / RX 6800 XT (8GB) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage | 80 GB SSD Recommended | 80 GB SSD Required |
| DirectX | Version 12 | Version 12 |
