Scoring Configuration Options

NV Play Cricket for Windows can be configured before matches begin to meet your specific scoring workflow and display preferences. 

This page includes the following topics:

How to Configure Scoring Preferences

To adjust these settings:

  1. Navigate to Tools > Configuration > Scoring. The Scoring Configuration dialogue box opens.
  2. Enable (ON/ticked) or disable (OFF/unticked) the options as needed.
  3. Click OK to save your changes and exit.

Scoring Options

Below are the settings available within the Scoring Options section of the Scoring tab:

  • Use B and L for Byes and Leg Byes in Scorebook
    • OFF: Uses a triangle for byes and an upside-down triangle for leg byes instead of 'B' and 'L'.
  • Use Player Colours in Scorebook
    • ON: Displays each player's batting and bowling analysis in different colours.
    • OFF: Displays all entries in black.
  • Show All Balls Faced in Scorebook Batting Analysis
    • ON: Includes dot balls (.) or 0s in this view (see below).
    • OFF: Displays only runs scored.
  • Include Ball Numbers by Default in Scorecard Notes
    • ON: Shows the over.ball number alongside any scorecard note.
  • Print Full Colour Wagon Wheels
    • ON: Wagon Wheels will print in full colour.
    • OFF: Prints in black and white.
  • Show Keeper Up/Ball Edit/Key Moment Column in Play Control
    • ON: Displays these three buttons in the Play Control panel.
    • OFF: Hides these buttons.
  • Use Detailed Fielding Events Pop-Up
    • ON: Double-clicking a fielder's name in the basic Fielding panel opens a pop-up for additional fielding data coding.
  • Use 0 for Dot Balls in This Over/Scorecard Analysis
    • ON: Uses 0 instead of a dot (.) in 'This Over'. If 'Show All Balls Faced in Scorebook Batting Analysis' is also ON, this applies to the Scorecard/Book Analysis.
  • Omit Initials from Wicket Descriptions
    • ON: Displays only a player's surname in dismissal information (excluding initials).
  • Show Batsman Silhouette on Ball Arrival
    • ON: Displays a batsman silhouette to assist in coding ball arrival points (switching between left- and right-handed batters).
    • OFF: Leaves the display blank.
  • Suppress Scoreboard Updates in Edit Mode
    • ON: Prevents scoreboard updates while in Edit Mode until manually exited.
  • Show Remaining Batsmen as "Did Not Bat" in Scorecard/Scorebook
    • ON: Marks all non-batting players with "Did Not Bat" notation.
    • OFF: Leaves these players blank.
  • Show Shirt Number in Striker and Bowler Dropdowns
    • ON: Displays a player's shirt number before their name in dropdown lists.
    • OFF: Displays only surnames.
  • Default to "Local Data Only" in Player Averages/Stats Wizard
    • ON: Uses only local match data, even if different from the server version.
  • Default to Players from Last Scored Match if Team is Empty When Downloaded
    • ON: Automatically pre-populates teams with players from their previous match when creating a new one.
  • Prompt to Specify Resumption of Play at Session/Innings Breaks
    • ON: Automatically prompts users to specify the time play will resume at session or innings breaks.

Bowler and Batsman Prompts

These prompts can be configured to match your preferred behaviour:

  • Bowler Confirmation Prompt:
    • None: Never prompts.
    • First Two Overs of Each Innings/Session: Prompts only at the start.
    • Every Over: Prompts for confirmation at the end of every over.
  • Batsman Confirmation Prompt:
    • None: Never prompts.
    • Assume Unknown: Opens the prompt manually after clicking 'Set Batsman'.
    • Every Wicket: Prompts only at the fall of a wicket.
    • Every Wicket and Innings Start: Prompts at every wicket and for both opening batsmen at the start of an innings.

Sound Settings

The Play Sound when Ball Scored option can be configured as:

  • None: No sound.
  • System Sound: Plays a default system sound (ensure volume is not muted).
  • Bat on Ball: Plays a bat-on-ball sound (ensure volume is not muted).

Video Overview

Watch the following video for a detailed explanation of scoring configuration options described above:

Video Summary

This video describes the various configuration options available to you:

  • Scorebook and Display:
    • Customise scorebook appearance (B/L or triangles for byes/leg byes, player colours, ball-by-ball details).
    • Adjust wagon wheel display (colour or plain).
    • Control display of fielding events, dot balls (zeros or dots), player names (initials or surnames), and batsman silhouette.
  • Scoreboard and Player Lists:
    • Freeze scoreboard during editing.
    • Add "did not bat" entries.
    • Include shirt numbers in player drop-downs.
    • Set default data filters.
    • Set default player lists.
  • Team Setup and Timing:
    • Team setup that requires external data.
    • Set resumption times for breaks.
  • Confirmation Prompts and Bowler/Batsman Selection:
    • Configure prompts for bowler/batsman selection.
    • Automatic bowler/batsman allocation if prompts are skipped.
    • Control when bowler confirmation boxes appear.
  • Scoring Sounds:
    • Enable or disable sounds for each delivery.
    • Choose between different sound effects.
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