Cricket Match Simulator 🏏

A sophisticated cricket match simulator built in Python that brings the excitement of cricket to your terminal. Experience realistic match progression, detailed player statistics, and dynamic gameplay mechanics.

📋 Features

• 🎯 Complete match simulation with two innings
• 📊 Realistic player stats and performance modeling
• 🏟️ Multiple field setting options
• ⚡ Powerplay implementation
• 📝 Ball-by-ball commentary
• 💾 Match statistics export (JSON/CSV)
• 🎮 Various batting shots and bowling styles

🚀 Quick Start

from cricket_simulator import play_match

# Define team data
team1_data = [
    {"name": "Player1", "batting": 85, "bowling": 30, "role": "Batsman"},
    # Add more players...
]

# Start match
play_match(team1_data, team2_data, overs=20)

🏗️ Installation

git clone https://github.com/akshdeepsingh7/cricket-simulator.git
cd cricket-simulator
python main.py

🎮 Game Mechanics

Player Stats

• Batting Skill: 1-100
• Bowling Skill: 1-100
• Roles:
  • Batsman
  • Bowler
  • All-rounder

Field Settings

• 🛡️ Defensive
• ⚔️ Attacking
• ⚖️ Balanced

📊 Data Export

JSON Format

{
    "match_id": "20241129_121530",
    "toss_winner": "Team 1",
    "result": "Team 1 wins by 25 runs"
}

CSV Format

Match ID,Innings,Team,Player,Runs,Balls,Strike Rate
20241129_121530,first_innings,Team 1,Player1,45,30,150.0

🎯 Shot Types

• 🛡️ Defensive Block
• 🚀 Cover Drive
• ⚡ Square Cut
• 💥 Pull Shot
• ➡️ Straight Drive
• 🌟 Lofted Shot
• 📐 Edge

🎳 Bowling Types

• ⚡ Fast Pace
• 🎯 Yorker
• 💨 Bouncer
• 🌀 Off Spin
• 🔄 Leg Spin

🛠️ Requirements

• Python 3.6+
• Standard Library Only

✨ Acknowledgments

• 🏏 International Cricket Council for game rules
• 🎮 Cricket gaming community

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