espncricinfo api
Unofficial Cricinfo API (ESPN Cricinfo Alternative) — Live Cricket Scores & Stats API Looking for a reliable way to access cricket data programmatically? This Unofficial Cricinfo API provides real-time cricket information in a developer-friendly format, including: Live cricket scores (Tests, ODI, T20, leagues) Match schedules & fixtures Full scorecards Ball-by-ball commentary Player profiles &…
espncricinfo api endpoints
| Method | Endpoint | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Health & Search | ||
| GET |
healthCheck /api/v1/cricketinfo/health |
Check if the API is running. |
| GET |
aiSearch /api/v1/cricketinfo/ai-search |
AI-powered cricket question answering. |
| GET |
searchPlayers /api/v1/cricketinfo/search |
Search for cricket players by name. |
| Live Scores | ||
| GET |
liveScoresRss /api/v1/cricketinfo/rss/live-scores |
Get live scores via RSS feed (updates every 2 minutes). |
| GET |
liveScores /api/v1/cricketinfo/live-scores |
Get live cricket scores with full team info, scores, series, and ground details. |
| Teams | ||
| GET |
teamPhotos /api/v1/cricketinfo/team/photos |
Get team photo collections. |
| GET |
teamStats /api/v1/cricketinfo/team/stats |
Get team batting and bowling records. |
| GET |
teamGalleries /api/v1/cricketinfo/team/galleries |
Get team image gallery collections. |
| GET |
teamNewsRss /api/v1/cricketinfo/rss/team-news |
Get team-specific news from RSS feed. |
| GET |
teamPlayersSquads /api/v1/cricketinfo/team-players |
Get team squad entries across series. Returns squad metadata (team, series, announce date). |
| GET |
listAllTeams /api/v1/cricketinfo/teams |
Get all cricket teams with id, slug, and name. |
| GET |
teamSquadsHistorical /api/v1/cricketinfo/team/squads |
Get historical squad lists by series. |
| GET |
teamVideos /api/v1/cricketinfo/team/videos |
Get team video content. |
| GET |
teamFanRatings /api/v1/cricketinfo/team/fan-ratings |
Get fan ratings for team players. |
| GET |
teamDetails /api/v1/cricketinfo/team-details |
Get team home page with recent matches and news. |
| GET |
teamFixtures /api/v1/cricketinfo/team/fixtures |
Get team match schedule, fixtures and results. |
| GET |
teamSquadList /api/v1/cricketinfo/team/players |
Get team squad entries. Returns series-level squad metadata. |
| Players | ||
| GET |
playerDetails /api/v1/cricketinfo/player-details |
Get player information. Note: ESPN may block with 403 due to bot protection. |
| Series | ||
| GET |
listSeries /api/v1/cricketinfo/series |
List cricket series/fixtures. Status: current, upcoming, past, all. |
| GET |
seriesSquads /api/v1/cricketinfo/series/squads |
Get all team squads for a series. |
| GET |
seriesDetails /api/v1/cricketinfo/series-details |
Get detailed series info including matches and standings. |
| GET |
seriesPointsTable /api/v1/cricketinfo/series/points-table |
Get points table / standings for a series. |
| GET |
seriesStats /api/v1/cricketinfo/series/stats |
Get top batsmen, bowlers and stats for a series. |
| Matches | ||
| GET |
matchDetailsFullScorecard /api/v1/cricketinfo/match-details |
Get full match scorecard with batting, bowling, and match details. Get series_slug and match_slug from /live-scores or /series responses. |
| Grounds | ||
| GET |
groundsByCountry /api/v1/cricketinfo/grounds |
List grounds for a specific country. Use country ID from /grounds response. |
| GET |
groundDetails /api/v1/cricketinfo/ground-details |
Get ground info (capacity, established, location, profile). Use objectId from /grounds list. |
| News & Stories | ||
| GET |
storyDetails /api/v1/cricketinfo/story-details |
Get full article content by story ID or slug. |
| GET |
latestNews /api/v1/cricketinfo/news |
Get latest cricket news articles with pagination. |
| StatsGuru | ||
| GET |
statsGuruQuery /api/v1/cricketinfo/statsguru |
Full StatsGuru query. All parameters available, toggle what you need. |
| GET |
statsGuruFielding /api/v1/cricketinfo/statsguru/fielding |
Fielding stats shortcut. Type fixed to fielding, orderby defaults to dismissals. |
| GET |
statsGuruMeta /api/v1/cricketinfo/statsguru/meta |
Returns all available options: classes, types, views, teams, host countries, orderby fields, filters. |
| GET |
statsGuruBowling /api/v1/cricketinfo/statsguru/bowling |
Bowling stats shortcut. Type fixed to bowling, orderby defaults to wickets. |
| GET |
statsGuruBatting /api/v1/cricketinfo/statsguru/batting |
Batting stats shortcut. Type fixed to batting, orderby defaults to runs. |
| GET |
statsGuruAllRound /api/v1/cricketinfo/statsguru/allround |
All-round stats shortcut. Type fixed to allround, orderby defaults to matches. |
| GET |
statsGuruTeam /api/v1/cricketinfo/statsguru/team |
Team stats shortcut. Type fixed to team. |
| Other endpoints | ||
| GET |
groundDetails /api/v1/cricketinfo/ground-details |
Get ground info (capacity, established, location, profile). Use objectId from /grounds list. |
| GET |
teamFanRatings /api/v1/cricketinfo/team/fan-ratings |
Get fan ratings for team players. |
| GET |
healthCheck /api/v1/cricketinfo/health |
Check if the API is running. |
| GET |
playerDetails /api/v1/cricketinfo/player-details |
Get player information. Note: ESPN may block with 403 due to bot protection. |
| GET |
teamStats /api/v1/cricketinfo/team/stats |
Get team batting and bowling records. |
| GET |
teamNewsRss /api/v1/cricketinfo/rss/team-news |
Get team-specific news from RSS feed. |
| GET |
statsGuruBatting /api/v1/cricketinfo/statsguru/batting |
Batting stats shortcut. Type fixed to batting, orderby defaults to runs. |
| GET |
liveScores /api/v1/cricketinfo/live-scores |
Get live cricket scores with full team info, scores, series, and ground details. |
| GET |
seriesPointsTable /api/v1/cricketinfo/series/points-table |
Get points table / standings for a series. |
| GET |
aiSearch /api/v1/cricketinfo/ai-search |
AI-powered cricket question answering. |
| GET |
seriesSquads /api/v1/cricketinfo/series/squads |
Get all team squads for a series. |
| GET |
teamSquadList /api/v1/cricketinfo/team/players |
Get team squad entries. Returns series-level squad metadata. |
| GET |
statsGuruFielding /api/v1/cricketinfo/statsguru/fielding |
Fielding stats shortcut. Type fixed to fielding, orderby defaults to dismissals. |
| GET |
statsGuruAllRound /api/v1/cricketinfo/statsguru/allround |
All-round stats shortcut. Type fixed to allround, orderby defaults to matches. |
| GET |
teamSquadsHistorical /api/v1/cricketinfo/team/squads |
Get historical squad lists by series. |
espncricinfo api pricing
| Plan | Price | Rate limit | Quotas |
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| BASIC | Free | — |
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| PRO | $5.99 / month | — |
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| ULTRA Recommended | $29.99 / month | — |
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| MEGA | $95.99 / month | — |
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