Cricket Words for the Imposter Game

Legends, IPL teams, shots and umpiring calls: these 40 cricket pairs will test whether your group really knows the game.

Cricket word pairs

Civilians get the first word. In Undercover mode the imposter gets the second word; in Classic mode the imposter only sees the hint (if hints are on).

Who the cricket pack suits

This pack is for cricket lovers in India, Pakistan, England, Australia and everywhere the game is followed. It mixes star players, IPL franchises, grounds, formats and technical terms, so casual fans and stats experts both get something to chew on. It is ideal for watch parties, rain delays and family evenings during a big tournament.

Sample rounds and clues

• Virat Kohli vs Rohit Sharma. "India captain" and "opener" spark debate. "Run machine" fits both, which makes it a great imposter clue.
• Yorker vs Bouncer. Both are fast-bowling deliveries. "Fast bowler" is shared. "Toes" points to Yorker, "helmet" to Bouncer.
• Duck vs Golden Duck. One of the cleverest pairs in the pack. "Zero" fits both perfectly. Only "first ball" separates them.

Other tough pairs: Googly vs Doosra, Lord's vs MCG and Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings.

Making it easier or harder

If your group has a mix of fans and newcomers, play Classic mode. The imposter knows their role and may get a hint such as "Indian batting star", which helps anyone who only watches the big matches. In Undercover mode the imposter holds the rival player or term and will not know it until the clues start clashing.

Combine cricket with footballers and athletes or Bollywood, or add custom words for your local club or gully cricket heroes.

Remember that a voted-out imposter can still win by guessing the civilian word. With famous rivals, that guess can be easy, so civilians should keep their clues just vague enough to hide their player.

Keep exploring

Read how to play for full rules and scoring, or see the office imposter game for a cricket-loving team.

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