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Ashes Cricket

Review · Sports · Xbox One · PlayStation 4 · PC

Ashes Cricket

By the LumiKin editors

Reviewed: 01 May 2026

Xbox One · PlayStation 4 · PC

Big Ant Studios · 2017

LumiScore

66/100

Good

Ashes Cricket is a realistic cricket simulation that builds spatial awareness and strategic thinking through adaptive challenges, with minimal online social comparison risks.

Growth (BDS)

53

Risk (RIS)

13

Daily limit

120min

Age guidance

E

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.68
B2Social-emotional
0.20
B3Motor
0.65

Ashes Cricket offers a realistic and authentic simulation of cricket, promoting strategic thinking, spatial awareness, and hand-eye coordination. Its deep career mode and customization options foster learning and adaptive challenge. The inclusion of both men's and women's teams promotes gender representation.

Design risks

R1Dopamine pressure
0.17
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.22

While generally low-risk, the competitive nature of online play could lead to minimal social comparison and identity self-worth issues. The game does not feature any significant dopamine manipulation or monetization risks.

Heads up

  • Monthly spendTypical real-money spend by engaged players: $0–0/mo.
Avg playtime~130 hReviewedApr 2026How scores are calculated →

Parents ask…

Is Ashes Cricket safe for kids?

LumiKin gives Ashes Cricket a LumiScore of 66/100. It offers solid benefits but needs parental guidance on the risks.

How long should kids play Ashes Cricket?

LumiKin's recommended play time for Ashes Cricket is Up to 2 hours/day, calibrated to the game's dopamine, monetization, and social-pressure profile.

What are the main risks of Ashes Cricket?

While generally low-risk, the competitive nature of online play could lead to minimal social comparison and identity self-worth issues. The game does not feature any significant dopamine manipulation or monetization risks.