Ea Sports: Cricket 07 For Windows

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Title: EA Sports Cricket 07 Developer: EA Canada Publisher: EA Sports Platform: Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 2 Release Date: November 24, 2006

System Requirements (Original)

• OS: Windows 2000/XP
• CPU: Pentium III or Athlon (800 MHz)
• RAM: 256 MB
• GPU: 32 MB DirectX 9.0c compatible (GeForce 2 or Radeon 8500)
• Storage: 1.5 GB

3. Technical Details (Windows Version)

2.3 Controls (Keyboard/Mouse)

• Batting: Arrow keys for shot direction + key modifiers for front foot/back foot, lofted shots, defensive strokes.
• Bowling: Select delivery type (fast, spin, swing) with keys, adjust line/length using movement keys, press action key at the right time for rhythm.
• Fielding: Manual diving, throwing to specific wickets (keys 1-4 for stumps).
• Running between wickets: Yes, manual control (cancel run option available).

Strengths

• Fun, approachable gameplay for casual and dedicated players.
• Variety of match types including realistic multi-day Test matches.
• Strong community content and modding tools on PC.
• Lightweight system requirements compared with modern titles — runs on older hardware.

4.2 Criticisms

• Poor default keyboard controls (steep learning curve).
• No official online multiplayer.
• Repetitive AI field placements after long sessions.
• Bugs: run-out decisions occasionally wrong, stuttering on modern PCs.