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[p]Our major update is here, combining all the major improvements from the last few months plus an all-new tournament season! 🏏🔥[/p][hr][/hr][h2]🏆 New Tournament Season Begins![/h2][p]Season Duration: 9th December 2025 – 11th April 2026[/p][p]Your Season Rating now comes from the cumulative score of:[/p]

• [p]⭐ Best 16 iBC 250 tournaments[/p]
• [p]⭐ Best 8 iBC 500 tournaments[/p]
• [p]⭐ Best 4 iBC 1000 tournaments[/p]

[p]Climb the leaderboards and make this your strongest season yet! 🚀[/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][h2]🌟 Major Gameplay Additions[/h2][p][/p][h3]🏏 Target Chasing Mode[/h3][p]A brand-new way to play! Set your own target and chase it at your own pace — perfect for honing your batting skills 💯[/p][p][/p][h3]💫 Golden Wicket Mode in Custom Tournaments[/h3][p]You can now play:[/p]

• [p]20 overs[/p]
• [p]50 overs[/p]
• [p]Unlimited overs[/p]

[p]with 1 wicket or 10 wickets — the choice is yours! ⚡🏏[/p][p][/p][h3]🕛 Unlimited Overs in Custom Tournaments[/h3][p]The ultimate test where patience, precision, and consistency define the champion 💪[/p][p][/p][h3]🎯 Expert League – Hard Difficulty[/h3][p]For seasoned players looking for a tougher challenge.🔥[/p][p][/p][h3]🕒 Full 50-Over iBC 1000 Tournaments[/h3][p]Following community polls, tournaments now feature full-length 50-over matches with each round spanning 2 days. Longer battles. Bigger scores. Deeper strategy. 🧠🏏[/p][p][/p][h3]🖊 Custom Bat & Bowler Naming (Now in VR + Web)[/h3]

• [p]Make it personal — name your bats and bowlers, customized for each team. 😎[/p]
• [p]Import & Export options let you share your bat and bowler names with friends in just a few clicks.[/p]

[p][/p][hr][/hr][h2]🎮 Gameplay Play Enhancements[/h2][p][/p][h3]⚡ Enhanced Bat Tracking[/h3][p]We’ve introduced a new custom algorithm that enhances bat tracking delivering smoother gameplay across all headsets.🚀[/p][p][/p][h3]🎥 Smoother Replays[/h3][p]Replays, are now noticeably smoother, bringing more clarity to ball–bat impact moments🎬[/p][p][/p][h3]🎯 Smarter Target Logic in Team Chasing Challenge[/h3][p]Targets now adapt to:[/p]

• [p]Your past performance[/p]
• [p]Bowling difficulty[/p]
• [p]Pitch conditions[/p]
• [p]Match length (overs)[/p]

[p][/p][h3]📶 Connectivity Improvements[/h3][p]Most reported disconnection issues across Single Player & Multiplayer modes have been resolved. ✔️[/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][h2]🖼️New Assets[/h2][p][/p][h3]🏟 New Stadiums[/h3][p]Step into breathtaking new venues, including one inspired by mythic environments, unlike any stadium you’ve seen before in iB Cricket. ✨[/p][p][/p][h3]🏏New Bat Skins[/h3][p]Swing in style with the latest themed bat skins.[/p][h3]
👕New Teams[/h3][p]Play with new city teams now in the game.[/p][p][/p][hr][/hr]

• [p]All-new Scoreboards & Leaderboards with bold, clean visuals.[/p]
• [p]Pitch details added to tournament screens for smarter decision-making.[/p]
• [p]New loading screen for a refreshed experience.[/p]
• [p]Quick Start now counts wide's and extras in leaderboards.[/p]
• [p]Added Bat Skin Preview in the Shop so you can try before you buy.[/p]
• [p]Stadiums 11, 12, and 13 are now added alongside existing venues in Challenges and Tournaments.[/p]

[hr][/hr][h3]🎁 Plus Even More![/h3]

• [p]Seasons are now supported across all game modes.[/p]
• [p]Introduced a new holiday-themed Dressing Room.[/p]

[p][/p][h3]Happy Gaming, Champions!🏏❤️[/h3]

[h3]Bowling Enhancements🏃‍♂️[/h3]

• [p]Bowling strategies now adapt dynamically to user gameplay, with more varied line and length combinations.[/p]
• [p]Revised bowling regions for left-handed batsmen.[/p]
• [p]Unlimited Overs Mode: Bowling spells and special deliveries have been updated.[/p]
• [p]Bowlers now switch to around the wicket if too many runs are conceded from over the wicket.[/p]
• [p]Automatic Ball Trace added for Medium and Hard bowling levels.[/p]
• [p]Improved wide ball detection for higher accuracy.[/p]
• [p]Spinner lengths corrected in Practice Mode.[/p]
• [p]Updated ball physics ensures more realistic bowling speeds — both in air and off the pitch.[/p]
• [p]Dry and Normal pitch options introduced in higher difficulty modes.
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[h3]Fielding Enhancements🤾‍♂️ [/h3]

• [p]Field placement now dynamically adjusts based on batsman's hitting regions and remains consistent throughout the match.[/p]
• [p]Improved fielding for edges, misfields, and increased catching chances for wicketkeeper and slips.[/p]
• [p]Updated ball deflection logic after misfields.
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[h3]Physics Enhancements🏏 [/h3]

• [p]Ball movement on edges feels more natural and responsive.[/p]
• [p]Enhanced friction dynamics between the ball and grass for improved realism.[/p]
• [p]Increased ball bounce after pitching across all pitch types.[/p]
• [p]Reduced ball velocity upon pitching, with variation depending on the pitch type.[/p]

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Gameplay Improvements🎮 [/h3]

• [p]Stadium radius is now shown in both QuickStart and Shop.[/p]
• [p]Target-setting logic revamped in Team Chasing Challenge for better difficulty balance.[/p]
• [p]Field positions within fieldsets now adjust more accurately to the batsman's scoring patterns.[/p]
• [p]Battery Optimization: Play full 50-over matches without recharging the headset.[/p]
• [p]Updated Meta SDK for improved performance and security.[/p]

[h3]
New Assets🏟️👕 [/h3]

• [p]Two new stadiums added and available in the Shop.[/p]
• [p]Team jerseys updated with upgraded city-based designs.[/p]

[h2]Updates Summary:[/h2]
We have enhanced various systems, including fielding, bowling, field settings, pitch parameters, and commentary. We've upgraded the graphics quality, providing a more immersive experience. Significant updates have been made to the look and feel of the game with new stadiums, a new dressing room, new bat skins, new jerseys, and revamped the home screen UX for a more intuitive navigation experience. We've also added detailed live match stats in the game to help you analyze and refine your gameplay.

We've completely revamped the onboarding experience for new users and added an FAQ section that contains insights and solutions for a smooth, enjoyable gaming experience.

For more details on all the enhancements, updates and changes, please refer to the detailed notes.

[h2]Detailed Notes:[/h2]

[h3]Bowling🤾‍♂️[/h3]

• We’ve enhanced the bowling logic to bring it closer to real-world cricket
  
• Bowlers maintain consistent strength in Insane and Ultra-insane modes
  
• Significantly enhanced the effectiveness of swing, seam, cutters, and spin deliveries.
  
• Refined the speed and angle of spin for spin bowlers and fine-tuned the speed for cutters.
  
• Dynamic variations in bowling with enhanced line and length adjustments that adapt to field settings, batsmen's scoring areas etc providing a more strategic gameplay
  
• Improved the distribution algorithm of right-arm and left-arm bowlers selected and actively bowling throughout matches
  
• Improved Intelligent field placements based on the batsmen’s scoring regions throughout the match
  
• Improved AI strategies for maintaining fair gameplay
  
• The issue of consecutive wides has been resolved
  

[h3]Fielding🏃[/h3]

• Fielding has been made more realistic
  
• Enhanced fielder selection logic to ensure more relevant fielders are chosen, based on the ball's hit direction and speed
  
• Improved fielding accuracy and game realism
  
• Significant improvement has been made in how fielders collect the ball
  
• Fielders will position themselves more accurately to collect the ball in line with its trajectory
  
• Fine-tuned running speeds for fielders, ensuring they reach the ball with optimal timing
  
• Bowlers now have improved reaction times when balls are hit towards them
  
• Fielders now immediately react when the ball hits the helmet in helmet view, preventing unnecessary byes
  

[h3]Pitches:[/h3]

• Enhanced the realism in the behavior of swing, seam, cutters, spin, and bounciness across Green, Bouncy, Dry, and Normal pitches
  
• Swing, seam, cutters, and spin now vary based on ball newness in Insane and Ultra-Insane modes, adding depth to gameplay strategy
  
• Bounce on dry pitches is updated to match real-world conditions
  

[h3]Commentary🎙️[/h3]

• Improved the commentary with additional phrases to enhance your game experience.
  
• Voice quality for commentary has been upgraded
  
• Made corrections to contextual inaccuracies in certain commentary phrases
  

[h3]Home Screen UX/UI:[/h3]

• We've revamped the home screen UX and UI for more intuitive navigation by categorizing the game modes.
  

[h3]New Stadiums🏟️[/h3]

• Five new world-class stadiums and one practice stadium are now available for purchase in the shop
  

[h3]Dressing Room[/h3]

• New Dressing Room with a fresh look and feel
  

[h3]New Bat Skins:[/h3]

• New Bat skins with enhanced wood textures for a more authentic cricketing experience
  

[h3]New Stumps:[/h3]

• We've introduced illuminated stumps that light up dynamically whenever the ball makes contact with them enhancing immersion and making every wicket feel even more impactful
  

[h3]Updated Jerseys👕[/h3]

• Updated jersey designs, offering a fresh look for both International and Indian city teams
  

[h3]In-Game VR Match Stats🏏[/h3]

• Added the following live detailed match stats at the end of each delivery to help you analyze and refine your gameplay.
  
• Ball Trace of Deliveries: Track the ball deliveries for each over.
  
• Pitch Map of Deliveries: Access the pitch map for the complete innings so far, as well as for the current over.
  
• 3D Wagon Wheel (Beta): Visualize the last 30 balls faced with our new 3D wagon wheel feature.
  
• Worm Graph & Manhattan Graph: Analyze your innings with the comprehensive Worm graph and Manhattan graph.
  
• Match Summary: Get a complete summary of the match, including detailed scorecard of batsmen and bowlers
  

[h3]My Matches:[/h3]

• Access the pending matches of the following match types from your VR game in a single place
  
• Knockout matches from Season Tournament
  
• Dual-player leagues with 10-over and 50-over matches
  

[h3]In-Game FAQs🤔[/h3]

• You can now access FAQs directly in the VR game for instant help. Get answers and support without leaving the game!
  

[h3]New User Flow:[/h3]

• We have revamped the onboarding process, aimed at ensuring a smoother and quicker learning curve for the new users. The updated steps dynamically adapt to the user's gameplay making the introduction more intuitive and seamless.
  

[h3]Custom Tournaments:[/h3]

• Organizers can now configure the end date of tournaments to better suit their scheduling needs.
  
• Introducing Ultra-Insane bowling difficulty option for those seeking the ultimate challenge.
  
• Invitation message now includes comprehensive match configuration details, ensuring all participants are fully informed.
  
• Addressed the net run-rate calculation issue
  
• Corrected the logic of fixture creation for knockout matches
  

[h3]Team Chasing Challenge🎯[/h3]

• Our targeting system now intelligently adapts based on your progress, ensuring a more personalized gameplay experience.
  

[h3]Season Tournaments:[/h3]

• View schedules for 250, 500, and 1000 tournaments directly from the tournaments home screen, ensuring you never miss a match.
  

[h3]1. CO-OP[/h3]

1. Play matches together with a friend in Co-Op mode.
   
2. There are two options to choose from - Campaigns or Quick Start
   
3. Tournaments will be released Soon next week
   
4. Option to mute mic
   

[h3]2. 360 Degree Tournament[/h3]

1. In the 360 Degree Tournament, you can bat all around the stadium and make runs in every region
   
2. Runs above the region limit don’t count!
   

[h3]3. Practice[/h3]

1. You can choose line and length and a specific special ball
   
2. Customize Field positions
   
3. Customize Pitch options
   
4. Batsman Type selection
   

[h3]4. Custom Tournaments[/h3]

1. Challenge your friends with PvP option
   
2. Toss decides who will bat first
   
3. New UX/UI in pool matches you can play matches whenever you want
   
4. Pause and resume enabled for custom tournament
   
5. Wagon Wheel added to end match UI
   

[h3]5. PvP[/h3]

1. Now you can bowl to opponent with VR Bowling
   
2. Option to mute mic
   

6. Super Runs and Bat Shield added in Tutorial Flow

7. With single controller, you can navigate through entire game

[h3]8. Changes in profile.ib.cricket[/h3]

1. Manhattan Graph and Worm Graph of your opponents and you
   
2. Starts in time or ends in time added in the match cards
   
3. Added Bowler name in the ball by ball match details screen
   
4. Rounds in a tournament colliding with round ends in time (edited)
   

[h2]Enhancements[/h2]

1. Displaying worm graph for dual player matches
2. In-Game Optimizations
3. Big stadiums can now get more than 3 runs based on time required for a fielder to reach
4. The maximum render scale value has been increased to 1.4
5. Updating of fieldsets is currently based on successive boundaries hit and also successive 3’s
6. Making bottom most boundary ads in black color when bowler starts runup

• The New Zealand Jersey color has been changed.
  

[h2]Bugs Fixed[/h2]

1. Keeper giving more byes
2. Slow balls delivery in continuation match in Insane mode
3. Consecutive wides (more than 3-4 at a stretch)
4. UI screens overlapping in settings
5. When bat-shield size is given for user to check, sometimes the shield is getting stuck in air

Stay tuned for more updates!

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[h2] VR Bowling [/h2]

• Please put on your wrist strap and do not let go of the controller.
  
• You can get points by bowling into regions & stay on top of the leaderboard.
  

[h2] Net Practice [/h2]

• You can practice in the nets with a bowling machine.
  
• You can choose the line, length and select the fast / medium-fast / off-spin / leg-spin bowling and also the bowling difficulty etc.
  

[h2] Create Your Own Tournament [/h2]

You can create and host your own tournaments - https://profile.ib.cricket/custom-tournaments

• Different categories of tournaments - Round Robin followed by knockouts, Round Robin followed by playoffs, Knockouts, and many more.
  
• You can customize the difficulty, bat-shield factor, stadium, and pitch type based on your choice when creating the tournaments.
  

Stay tuned for more updates!

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