A cricket fan is not automatically a person who wants a new bat. Some play every weekend. Some spend the whole day at the ground. Others want the Big Bash on, their mates around and something happening at the table.
Start there when buying a Christmas gift. This guide is written by The Local Games Co and includes our own Cricket edition alongside other ideas. It is a guide to choosing a suitable present, not a claim that we have independently tested every gift category.
For T20 nights with mates: something to play during the match
The Local T20 Cricket drinking card game is a physical deck built around events in the match you are watching. It contains 100 game cards and is for adults aged 18 and over. Keep the cards in view, follow the supplied instructions and watch for the moments on them.
This is the option for a social viewer rather than someone shopping for playing equipment. It is also a straightforward choice when you know they love cricket but cannot name their favourite player or shirt size. Choose the T20 edition for T20 viewing; do not assume every deck is designed for every cricket format.
For a personal touch, add a note inviting the group around for a match and offering to organise the snacks. Browse cricket gifts for the current listing, or use our cricket watch-party ideas to plan the evening.
For the spectator: plan the day, not just the ticket
A day at the cricket can be the present. Check the official fixture, venue and ticket conditions first, then think about who will go with them. A ticket is less useful when it clashes with their plans or covers a match already included in their membership.
Practical additions can be welcome, but check the venue's conditions before choosing a bag, seat accessory or food container. For a recipient who already attends regularly, ask what small inconvenience bothers them. Solving that is better than guessing what a cricket spectator needs.
For the player: do not guess technical equipment
Bats, pads, gloves and shoes involve personal preferences and fit. A surprise is not worth buying the wrong specification. Ask for the exact item or choose a voucher from a retailer they use, checking its conditions before purchase.
A casual backyard player is a different case from a club player replacing equipment. Find out which one you are shopping for. A spectator card game is not a substitute for something they specifically need to play.
For the cricket reader: follow the obsession
Pick a book around a player, team, era or cricket argument they bring up repeatedly. A biography suits one person; another would rather read about tactics, history or a particular tour. Check what they own and whether they prefer a physical book, ebook or audiobook.
The same principle applies to memorabilia. A small item with a clear personal connection can be more thoughtful than expensive signed gear bought without checking the recipient's interests or the seller's provenance.
For Secret Santa: useful beats vaguely cricket-shaped
For a colleague you do not know well, consider a snack selection, a book within the agreed limit or a practical desk item with a genuine cricket connection. Check dietary preferences and avoid assuming that liking cricket means liking alcohol.
For an adult mate who enjoys drinking games, The Local is an option when the current item price and delivery fit the exchange cap. It is not an under-$30 gift simply because card games sound inexpensive. Read our Kris Kringle and Secret Santa guide for more on choosing by budget and setting.
Cricket Christmas gift questions
What should I buy a cricket fan who already has everything?
Start with something shared: a match together, a summer viewing night or a game to play with the group. The missing gift may be the occasion rather than another possession.
Is The Local a trivia game?
The Cricket edition follows match events. It is not a quiz about historical statistics and not a player trading-card set.
Is the Cricket edition suitable for children?
No. The Local games are for adults aged 18 and over. Choose an age-appropriate alternative for children.
Can I count on Christmas delivery?
Check the current product availability and delivery options for your address before ordering. Neither a published gift guide nor an old promotion guarantees arrival.
For households split between codes, compare Rugby League gifts, Aussie Rules gifts and our Christmas gift collection.