Modern-day fans might find their thrill in the shortest formats such as T20s, The Hundred, and T10s, but the real test of a cricketer’s skill, temperament, and endurance lies in the purest format of the game, test cricket.
Played over five long days, wearing the Whites is a special feeling, whether it’s in real cricket or Dream Cricket 2025.
Step-by-Step Guide to Play a Test Match in Dream Cricket 2025
Step 1: Accessing the Test Match Mode
After logging into Dream Cricket 2025, tap on “Test Match”, located at the bottom of your main screen.
Step 2: Customising Teams & Match Conditions
Choose your own team and opponent from the 10 available international sides:
- Australia
- Afghanistan
- West Indies
- Sri Lanka
- South Africa
- Pakistan
- India
- New Zealand
- England
- Bangladesh
Pitch Type
Select from three pitch conditions:
- Dry
- Dusty
- Green
Stadiums:
Barbados – available for free.
Dharamsala, Auckland, and London – unlockable via in-app subscription (₹99).
Match Variant:
Choose between:
- Day
- Day & Night
Overs Per Day
- Decide the number of overs to be bowled in a day:
- 6, 15, 30, 60, or 90 overs.
Difficulty Level
Set the challenge according to your comfort:
- Easy, Medium, or Hard.
Step 3: Toss & Line-Ups
After the toss, your Playing XI’s are confirmed.
If you win, decide whether to bat first or bowl first, just like in a real Test match.
Step 4: Commentator
Enjoy the in-game analysis from former India cricketer Deep Dasgupta, who lends his voice for the commentary duties.
Step 5: Gameplay Overview
- Batting: Handle seamers and spinners carefully; scoring runs requires skill and timing.
- Bowling: Continuously vary your line and length to create pressure and take wickets.
Basic Rules & Match Flow
- A Test match runs for 5 days.
- Each team gets to bat twice (two innings).
- Each day has 3 sessions, with overs equally divided as per your daily over selection.
- Match results can be: Win, Loss, or Draw.
Patience is the ultimate weapon in Dream Cricket 2025’s Test mode. Enjoy the rhythm of the long format, embrace the Whites, and prove your skills on the grandest stage.
