1. The Best Bowling Mechanics in Any Cricket Game The dual-stick bowling (Classic control) is tactile and rewarding. Adjusting line, length, and pace feels intuitive, while the new “Pro Cam” for bowlers adds genuine immersion. In v1.300, seam movement and swing are consistent without being overpowered – you can set up a batsman over four dots and get the edge.
2. Intelligent, Human-Like AI Unlike earlier builds where the AI slogged mindlessly in Tests, patch 1.300 delivers proper shot selection. AI batsmen leave outside off, rotate strike, and accelerate realistically in ODIs/T20s. The AI also adjusts its aggression based on match situation – a huge step up from Don Bradman Cricket 14/17.
3. Deep Career Mode Starting as a 16-year-old club cricketer, working through state/county ranks, and earning an international cap is genuinely addictive. The skill progression is slow but satisfying, and v1.300 fixed the annoying “selection roulette” where you’d be dropped after a double century. Matches simulate in the background credibly. Cricket 19 v1300
4. Scenario Creator & Academy The built-in creator lets you replay famous matches (e.g., 2019 World Cup final, 2005 Ashes). The Academy is the gold standard – download any licensed player, stadium, or kit within minutes. Community creations are often indistinguishable from official models.
For many, the Career Mode is the heart and soul of Cricket 19. It is where you take a 16-year-old prodigy from park cricket to the World Cup final. However, earlier versions were plagued with crashes and odd progression bugs. AI batsmen leave outside off, rotate strike, and
The v1300 update brought much-needed stability to this mode. The training mini-games were rebalanced to ensure skill progression felt earned but not grind-heavy. Furthermore, selection logic for national teams was tweaked, meaning if you are smashing runs in the domestic circuit, you are far more likely to get that call-up to the national side.
The community had three major complaints that v1.30 specifically solved: 2019 World Cup final
Standard AI in Cricket 19 could be predictable. In test matches, they would often block 99% of deliveries or suddenly start hitting sixes unrealistically. The v1300 mod completely rewrites the AI behavior parameters.