World Cricket Championship 2 is a top-rated cricket game on mobile that found its way onto Windows through the Microsoft Store and emulator routes. On a phone, the controls and quick formats land. On a desktop with a controller, the seams show. The visuals are tuned for a 6-inch screen, the file size still climbs over a gigabyte after updates, and the online lobby quietly empties on PC because most of the player base is on Android. PC cricket fans usually want a deeper game with proper career mode, real licensed teams, and a stadium that looks right at 1440p.
We tested seven World Cricket Championship 2 alternatives for desktop, focused on what people actually want from a PC cricket game: a believable career, real international and franchise teams, and gameplay that rewards a controller or a keyboard.
Quick comparison
| Game | Best for | Free option | Paid starting price | Match formats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cricket 24 | The current flagship PC cricket | No | Paid | Tests, ODIs, T20s, The Hundred |
| Cricket 22 | A cheaper still-modern entry | No | Paid | Tests, ODIs, T20s, The Hundred |
| Don Bradman Cricket 17 | Custom team and career depth | No | Paid (often discounted) | All formats |
| Cricket 19 | A balanced mid-budget pick | No | Paid | All international formats |
| EA Sports Cricket 07 | Classic nostalgia with mods | No | Discontinued retail | All international formats |
| Big Bash Cricket | Quick T20 sessions | Yes | Free | T20 only |
| Real Cricket 24 (PC) | Mobile-port quick play on a bigger screen | Yes | Free with in-app purchases | Quick formats |
Why people leave World Cricket Championship 2 on PC
The first reason is the visuals. WCC2 was built for phones and the textures, animations, and stadium models do not stretch to a 1080p or 1440p monitor. The bat-pad gaps are blocky and the camera angle that works on a phone feels distant on a desktop.
The second is the licensing. The teams in WCC2 are not the licensed international or franchise sides. Real names matter to the player base, and Big Ant Studios cricket games on PC have the official licences for many tournaments WCC2 does not.
The third is the file size and update churn. Mobile-port games on PC pull large update packages on the same cadence as the mobile build. Storage thrashes, the multi-gigabyte updates download often, and the result still does not look as sharp as a six-year-old Big Ant title.
The 7 best World Cricket Championship 2 alternatives for PC
Cricket 24 — best current PC cricket
Cricket 24 by Big Ant Studios is the current flagship PC cricket game. The Career mode tracks a player from junior level to the international scene, the licensing covers many international teams plus The Hundred, BBL, and other franchise tournaments, and the controller-based bat physics finally feel right. The Academy lets the community fill in unlicensed teams and players.
Where it falls short: Launched rough and required a few patches to settle. The career UI is still busy.
Pricing:
- Free: no
- Paid: standard PC price, with frequent sales
- vs WCC2: much deeper game, paid only
Migrating from WCC2: No save transfer. Start fresh in Career or Casual.
Download: Cricket 24 on Steam
Bottom line: Pick Cricket 24 if you want the most current and deepest PC cricket game.
Cricket 22 — best cheaper modern pick
Cricket 22 is the prior Big Ant flagship. Most of the mechanical strengths of Cricket 24 are already here, the franchise content is solid, and the price after a few years on the shelf is far lower than the current release. Online lobbies have thinned, but Career and Casual are unaffected.
Where it falls short: Online community is smaller than Cricket 24’s. Some licensing has aged out of the title.
Pricing:
- Free: no
- Paid: discounted from original launch
- vs WCC2: deeper PC cricket at a low price
Migrating from WCC2: No save transfer.
Download: Cricket 22 on Steam
Bottom line: Pick Cricket 22 if you want a budget Big Ant cricket game and do not need the latest squads.
Don Bradman Cricket 17 — best career and customisation
Don Bradman Cricket 17 is the title that put Big Ant on the PC cricket map. The bat physics, the Career arc from grade cricket up, and the Academy that lets you build any team or player are still the gold standard for cricket simulation. It runs cleanly on modern Windows.
Where it falls short: Visuals show their age. Licences are mostly absent and need community Academy downloads.
Pricing:
- Free: no
- Paid: heavily discounted on Steam
- vs WCC2: a deeper sim at a low price, older graphics
Migrating from WCC2: Start fresh. The Academy is the way to bring back familiar teams.
Download: Don Bradman Cricket 17 on Steam
Bottom line: Pick Don Bradman 17 if customisation and a career sim are what you want for a small budget.
Cricket 19 — best mid-budget balance
Cricket 19 is the Ashes-licensed Big Ant title that sat between Don Bradman 17 and Cricket 22. The visuals are a clear step up from Don Bradman 17 without the early bugs Cricket 22 launched with, and the career mode is well-paced for first-time PC cricket players.
Where it falls short: Some licences are dated. Online play has thinned over time.
Pricing:
- Free: no
- Paid: low Steam price now
- vs WCC2: a much better PC cricket sim at a modest cost
Migrating from WCC2: No save transfer.
Download: Cricket 19 on Steam
Bottom line: Pick Cricket 19 for the best balance of price, visuals, and depth.
EA Sports Cricket 07 — best for nostalgia and mods
EA Sports Cricket 07 is the cricket game many PC players grew up with. EA never released a sequel, but the modding community kept the title alive with up-to-date squad rosters, kit packs, and patches that bring it close to current cricket. Setup is fiddly but stable on modern Windows.
Where it falls short: No official store availability. Mods are essential for current squads.
Pricing:
- Free: not legally; the official retail run ended years ago
- Paid: secondhand market only
- vs WCC2: nostalgic and heavily modded, less polished gameplay than Big Ant titles
Migrating from WCC2: A different era of game. Treat it as a separate experience.
Download: Check EA Sports Cricket 07 community mod hubs for legal acquisition routes.
Bottom line: Pick EA Cricket 07 if you grew up with it and the mod community is the appeal.
Big Bash Cricket — best quick T20
Big Bash Cricket is the free-to-play T20-only title licensed by Cricket Australia. The PC version arrives via the Microsoft Store or emulators, the matches are short, and the controls land cleanly on a controller. The audience is more casual than a Big Ant title.
Where it falls short: T20 only, no career arc. Microtransactions push for cosmetics and packs.
Pricing:
- Free: with in-app purchases
- vs WCC2: free either way, lighter game but real BBL licences
Migrating from WCC2: No save transfer. Start as a new player.
Download: Big Bash Cricket
Bottom line: Pick Big Bash Cricket if T20 quick play is enough and you want real BBL teams.
Real Cricket 24 (PC) — best mobile-style quick play
Real Cricket 24 by Nautilus Mobile is WCC2’s main mobile competitor, and it lands on PC through Microsoft Store or Android emulator. The controls are tuned for casual play, the licensed franchise content covers IPL and several international leagues, and matches finish quickly.
Where it falls short: Same mobile-port caveats as WCC2. Visuals do not scale up to a desktop monitor.
Pricing:
- Free: with in-app purchases
- vs WCC2: free either way, slightly better licences
Migrating from WCC2: Start a fresh save.
Download: Real Cricket 24
Bottom line: Pick Real Cricket 24 if you want WCC2-style cricket with better licences and do not mind the mobile look.
How to choose
Pick Cricket 24 if you want the deepest current cricket simulation on PC. Pick Cricket 22 or Cricket 19 for the same depth at a lower price. Pick Don Bradman 17 if customisation and a career arc matter more than visuals. Pick EA Cricket 07 for nostalgia with a heavy community modding scene. Pick Big Bash Cricket for free T20 with real BBL licences. Pick Real Cricket 24 if you want WCC2-style play on a bigger screen with stronger franchise licences. Stay on WCC2 only if you specifically value the playstyle and do not mind the mobile-first look on the desktop.
FAQ
Is Cricket 24 worth it on PC? Yes if you want the most current PC cricket. It needs the latest patches to play well, then the Career and Casual modes are the best on the platform.
Are there any free PC cricket games like WCC2? Big Bash Cricket and Real Cricket 24 both run free with in-app purchases. WCC2 itself stays free on PC if mobile-style play is what you want.
Can I play EA Cricket 07 on Windows 11? Yes, with a small compatibility patch and a modern community squad mod. Setup takes an hour but the game runs cleanly afterwards.
What is the best cricket career mode on PC? Don Bradman Cricket 17, Cricket 19, and Cricket 24 all have proper career arcs. Cricket 24 is the deepest, Don Bradman 17 is the most customisable.
Do any of these games support a controller on PC? Cricket 24, Cricket 22, Cricket 19, and Don Bradman 17 all support Xbox and PlayStation controllers natively. WCC2 supports controllers through Steam Input or emulator mapping only.
