Cricket Scoreboard Example

A typical Cricket scoreboard lists the numbers:

20, 19, 18, 17, 16, 15, and Bull

Each player must hit each number three times to close it.

Scoreboards usually track marks like this:

• / = 1 hit

• X = 2 hits

• O (or circled X or /) = 3 hits (closed)

Basic Cricket Rules

1. Numbers Used

Players aim for these targets:

• 20

• 19

• 18

• 17

• 16

• 15

• Bullseye

Only these numbers count in the game.

2. Closing a Number

To close a number, a player must score three hits on it.

Examples:

• Single 20 = 1 hit

• Double 20 = 2 hits

• Triple 20 = 3 hits (closes the number immediately)

Once a player has three hits, that number is closed for them.

3. Scoring Points

If a player has closed a number but their opponent has not, they can score points.

Example:

• Player A closes 20.

• Player B has only 2 marks on 20.

• Player A hits a triple 20.

They score:

60 points

Once both players close the number, no more points can be scored on it.

4. Bullseye Scoring

Most games count:

• Outer bull = 25 (1 hit)

• Inner bull = 50 (2 hits)

Some leagues count the inner bull as 2 marks, others as 1 mark worth 50 points.

5. Winning the Game

To win Cricket, a player must:

1. Close all numbers (20–15 and bull)

2. Have equal or more points than the opponent

If a player closes everything but is behind in points, they must keep scoring until they take the lead.

Strategy Tips for Cricket

Aim for High Numbers First

Most players start with 20s and 19s because they score the most points.

Block Your Opponent

If your opponent starts scoring on a number, try to close it quickly to stop their scoring.

Use Triples

Triples are extremely valuable in Cricket because they count as three marks or large points.

Popular Cricket Variations

Many leagues and casual players use variations of Cricket. Here are a few popular ones.

Cut-Throat Cricket

Cut-Throat Cricket is common in 3+ player games.

Instead of gaining points yourself:

• Points are given to every opponent who hasn’t closed the number

Example:

You hit a triple 20 after closing it.

If two players haven’t closed 20 yet:

They each receive 60 points.

The winner is the player with the lowest score.

This version creates a lot of chaos and strategy.

No-Score Cricket

A simpler version often used for beginners.

Rules:

• Players only try to close all numbers

• No points are counted

The first player to close everything wins.

This variation is great for:

• Practice

• Training accuracy

• Quick games

Random Cricket

In this variation, the numbers used change each game.

Instead of 20–15, players randomly select six numbers plus bull.

Example set:

• 14

• 12

• 11

• 9

• 7

• 5

• Bull

This forces players to aim at parts of the board they normally ignore.

Why Cricket is So Popular

Cricket combines strategy, scoring, and defense, which makes it one of the most engaging dart games.

Players must decide whether to:

• Score points

• Close numbers

• Block opponents

Because of this, every game can play out differently.

Using a Dart Scoring App

Keeping track of Cricket scoring manually can get confusing, especially with multiple players.

A dart scoring app like Dart Worx can automatically:

• Track marks

• Calculate points

• Handle multiple players

• Prevent scoring mistakes

If you play frequently, using a digital scorer makes games faster and more accurate.

✅ Pro Tip: The best players often track their Marks Per Round (MPR) to measure improvement in Cricket.