This endpoint retrieves the commentary for a specific cricket match based on the match ID provided. It delivers detailed information about each ball played in the innings, including commentary, runs scored, and wicket details.
matchId (path parameter): The unique identifier of the match for which commentary is being requested.
id (query parameter): A specific identifier to retrieve next commentary details.
Response Structure
The response is returned in JSON format and contains an array of commentary objects, each including the following fields:
id (integer): The unique identifier for the commentary entry.
over (string): The over number in which the ball was bowled.
ballType (string): The type of ball bowled.
type (string): The type of commentary.
isBall (boolean): Indicates if the entry is related to a ball.
runs (string): The runs scored on that ball.
zad (string): Additional data related to the ball.
bowlerName (string): The name of the bowler.
batsmanName (string): The name of the batsman.
battingStyle (string): The batting style of the batsman.
commentary (string): The commentary related to the ball.
wicket (boolean): Indicates if a wicket fell on that ball.
isLastBall (boolean): Indicates if this is the last ball of the over.
batsmanID (string): The ID of the batsman.
bowlerID (string): The ID of the bowler.
innings (string): The innings identifier.
This endpoint is crucial for accessing live commentary during a cricket match, enhancing the experience for fans and analysts alike.
Authorizations
HTTPRequired
Path parameters
matchIdstringRequired
Query parameters
idintegerOptionalExample: 0
Header parameters
x-api-keystringOptionalExample: {API_KEY}
Responses
200
OK
application/json
Responseobject
get
/cricket/api/v2/match/{matchId}/commentary
200
OK
Match Commentary BallByBall
get
Get Ball-by-Ball Commentary for a Match
This endpoint retrieves detailed ball-by-ball commentary for a specific cricket match during a given innings. It provides insights into each ball bowled, including commentary, runs scored, and any wickets that may have fallen.
The unique identifier of the match for which commentary is being requested.
innings (query parameter):
Indicates the innings number (e.g., 1 for the first innings, 2 for the second innings).
Response Structure
The response is returned in JSON format and contains the following fields:
status (boolean):
Indicates whether the request was successful.
statusCode (integer):
A code representing the status of the response.
message (string):
A message providing additional context about the response, if any.
response (array):
An array containing commentary details for each ball, structured as follows:
Each element is an array that may include various details related to the ball.
Notes
The endpoint is essential for accessing real-time commentary and enhances the viewing experience for cricket fans by providing detailed insights into each ball bowled.
Ensure that the matchId and innings parameters are correctly specified to retrieve the desired commentary.
This endpoint retrieves the highlights of a specific cricket match for a given innings. It provides detailed information about each ball played in the innings, including commentary, runs scored, and wicket details.
Request Parameters
matchId (path parameter): The unique identifier of the match for which highlights are being requested.
innings (query parameter): Indicates the innings number (e.g., 1 for the first innings).
Response Structure
The response is returned in JSON format and contains the following fields:
status (boolean): Indicates whether the request was successful.
statusCode (integer): A code representing the status of the response.
message (string): A message providing additional context about the response, if any.
response (array): An array of highlight objects, each containing:
matchID (string): The ID of the match.
ballID (string): The ID of the specific ball.
ballNumber (string): The number of the ball in the innings.
innings (string): The innings identifier.
over (string): The over number in which the ball was bowled.
overNumber (string): The sequential number of the over.
commentary (string): Commentary related to the ball.
teamID (string): The ID of the team involved.
teamName (string): The name of the team.
runs (string): The runs scored on that ball.
xCoordinate (integer): The x-coordinate related to the ball's delivery.
yCoordinate (integer): The y-coordinate related to the ball's delivery.
zad (string): Additional data related to the ball.
wicket (boolean): Indicates if a wicket fell on that ball.
This endpoint is essential for accessing detailed match highlights and can be used to enhance the viewing experience for cricket fans.
GET /cricket/api/v2/match/{matchId}/commentary HTTP/1.1
Host: apiv3.sportsapi360.com
Authorization: x-api-key YOUR_SECRET_TOKEN
Accept: */*
[
{
"id": 202340,
"ballType": "extra",
"commentary": "Right then, a commanding all-round performance from Ireland sees them take the lead in this three-match ODI series and this will surely give them a huge boost in confidence. As for West Indies, they were thoroughly outplayed and will need to regroup quickly if they are to force a decider. The second ODI is set to be played at the same venue on Friday, 23rd May. The first ball will be bowled at 9.45 am GMT, but be sure to join us early for all the build-up. See you then!"
},
{
"id": 202330,
"ballType": "extra",
"commentary": "Andy Balbirnie is the PLAYER OF THE MATCH for his brilliant ton. He says they were itching to get into the series and there were a few injuries coming into the series, but they did well. He congratulates Paul Stirling on 10,000 international runs and he says none of them knew it before the game. Adds that he has been a superb player for Ireland over the years and this amount of runs speaks for itself. Shares that his role is to bat as deep as possible and the other batters contributed really well. He says this win sets up the series nicely as both teams now know the conditions well and the competition will only get intense from here on."
},
{
"id": 202320,
"ballType": "extra",
"commentary": "The skipper of Ireland, Paul Stirling says that they did not put a foot wrong and he is absolutely delighted with the performance. Mentions that all debutants played brilliantly and it's a great thing for Irish cricket to see the depth of the talent out here. Talking about his milestone of 10,000 international runs, he says that he didn't have any idea about that and he is delighted to get it. Adds that it was something that he had dreamt of as a kid, but as a professional cricketer, you can't dwell too much on it. Says that it was a typical Andy Balbirnie innings as he saw off the new ball and batted throughout the innings and the way Lorcan Tucker and Harry Tector came in was pretty special. Adds that 300 was pretty much chaseable but the opening spell from Barry McCarthy and Thomas Mayes was brilliant."
},
{
"id": 202310,
"ballType": "extra",
"commentary": "The captain of West Indies, Shai Hope says his team struggled to counter the new ball and this is something they need to get right in the next game. Mentions that Ireland played well and his team needed to show some more intent, especially in the first Powerplay. Feels if his team can have a decent first Powerplay they are going to win more often and given the power his team has at the back end, he is confident of them chasing down any total."
},
{
"id": 202300,
"ballType": "extra",
"commentary": "Time for the presentation ceremony..."
},
{
"id": 202290,
"ballType": "extra",
"commentary": "Earlier, after West Indies opted to bowl first, Paul Stirling and Andy Balbirnie weathered the early storm and laid a solid platform with a 109-run opening partnership. Balbirnie, dropped on 65, made the most of the reprieve as he shifted gears to convert his fifty into a commanding century. Contributions from Harry Tector and Lorcan Tucker kept the momentum going but the final flourish never quite came as West Indies pulled things back at the death to restrict Ireland to 303."
},
{
"id": 202280,
"ballType": "extra",
"commentary": "What followed was a gritty stand between Roston Chase and Matthew Forde, with the duo growing in confidence as the innings progressed and the runs began to flow. However, just when the pair were beginning to look settled, an inspired bowling change saw George Dockrell break the stand by dismissing Chase. From there, the tail folded in a hurry. Barry McCarthy was the pick of the bowlers for Ireland with 4 wickets."
},
{
"id": 202270,
"ballType": "extra",
"commentary": "It was a seam bowling masterclass from Ireland in defence of a total that, at the halfway mark, felt slightly underwhelming. Barry McCarthy led the charge with a fiery opening spell, and the rest of the attack followed suit to heap misery on the visitors. A combination of relentless seam bowling and some questionable shot selection saw West Indies slump to 31 for 5 inside the first 10 overs. Justin Greaves' counter-attack was short-lived as the visitors slipped to 71/6."
},
{
"id": 202260,
"ballType": "extra",
"commentary": "A famous win for Ireland in Dublin, one that puts them ahead in the series. Believe it or not, this is the third straight win for Ireland in the format against West Indies. For the visitors, it’s been a forgettable start to their tour of this part of the world. A day where, after winning the toss, very little went their way."
},
{
"ballType": "IS",
"score": {
"overs": "34.1",
"runsScored": "179",
"wickets": "10",
"runRate": "5.24",
"battingTeamName": "West Indies",
"battingTeamID": "9"
},
"battingList": [
{
"matchID": "256686",
"playerID": "58071",
"playerName": "Roston Chase",
"playerShortName": "R Chase",
"battingStyle": "RHB",
"playerTeam": "WI",
"playerMatchSixes": "2",
"playerMatchFours": "4",
"playerMatchBalls": "76",
"playerMatchRuns": 55,
"playerBattingNumber": 6,
"playerDismissalInfo": "bowled",
"playerHowOut": "b George Dockrell",
"playerHowOutShort": "b G Dockrell",
"playerMatchStrikeRate": "72.36",
"PlayerRole": "All-Rounder",
"playerOnStrike": false,
"position": 7,
"isCaptain": false,
"isKeeper": false,
"isSubstitutePlayer": false,
"playingStatus": true,
"bowlerID": "9694",
"fielderID": ""
},
{
"matchID": "256686",
"playerID": "74165",
"playerName": "Matthew Forde",
"playerShortName": "M Forde",
"battingStyle": "RHB",
"playerTeam": "WI",
"playerMatchSixes": "1",
"playerMatchFours": "4",
"playerMatchBalls": "48",
"playerMatchRuns": 38,
"playerBattingNumber": 7,
"playerDismissalInfo": "caught",
"playerHowOut": "c Josh Little b Barry McCarthy",
"playerHowOutShort": "c J Little b B McCarthy",
"playerMatchStrikeRate": "79.16",
"PlayerRole": "Bowler",
"playerOnStrike": false,
"position": 8,
"isCaptain": false,
"isKeeper": false,
"isSubstitutePlayer": false,
"playingStatus": true,
"bowlerID": "63157",
"fielderID": "66081"
}
],
"bowlingList": [
{
"matchID": "256686",
"playerID": "63157",
"playerName": "Barry McCarthy",
"playerShortName": "B McCarthy",
"playerTeam": "IRE",
"playerDotBalls": "32",
"playerWicketsTaken": "4",
"playerMaidensBowled": "0",
"playerRunsConceeded": "32",
"playerWides": "0",
"playerNoBall": "0",
"playerOversBowled": "7.1",
"playerEconomyRate": "4.46",
"playerBallsBowled": "43",
"isCaptain": false,
"isSubstitutePlayer": false,
"playingStatus": true
},
{
"matchID": "256686",
"playerID": "9694",
"playerName": "George Dockrell",
"playerShortName": "G Dockrell",
"playerTeam": "IRE",
"playerDotBalls": "7",
"playerWicketsTaken": "3",
"playerMaidensBowled": "0",
"playerRunsConceeded": "21",
"playerWides": "1",
"playerNoBall": "0",
"playerOversBowled": "2",
"playerEconomyRate": "10.50",
"playerBallsBowled": "12",
"isCaptain": false,
"isSubstitutePlayer": false,
"playingStatus": true
}
],
"id": 202253
},
{
"id": 202252,
"over": "34.1",
"ballType": "summary",
"score": "179/10",
"teamShortName": "WI",
"batsmen": [
{
"batsmanName": "Matthew Forde",
"onStrike": true,
"runs": "38",
"balls": "48",
"fours": "4",
"sixes": "1"
},
{
"batsmanName": "Shamar Joseph",
"onStrike": false,
"runs": "0",
"balls": "1",
"fours": "0",
"sixes": "0"
}
],
"bowler": [
{
"bowlerName": "Barry McCarthy",
"overs": "7.1",
"maidens": "0",
"runs": "32",
"wickets": "4"
}
],
"innings": "2",
"balls": [
{
"over": "34.1",
"runs": "0W"
}
]
},
{
"ballType": "wicketWidget",
"ballID": "225",
"timestamp": 1747846096000,
"isCommentary": true,
"matchID": "256686",
"ballNumber": "1",
"innings": "2",
"over": "34.1",
"origOver": "34.1",
"overNumber": "35",
"commentary": "OUT! CAUGHT! That will be the end of the game! Ireland are jubilant! They win this game by 124 runs. Barry McCarthy finishes off with a four-fer. Short ball on middle, Matthew Forde looks to go big as he goes for the pull shot. The ball rises on him as it takes the top edge and goes high in the air. Josh Little from mid on runs forward and settles under this skier and gobbles it up.",
"teamID": "9",
"teamName": "West Indies",
"teamShortName": "WI",
"runs": "0",
"zad": "7,288,4",
"batsmanID": "74165",
"bowlerID": "63157",
"batsmanName": "Matthew Forde",
"bowlerName": "Barry McCarthy",
"wicket": true,
"type": "W",
"battingStyle": "RHB",
"currentDay": 1,
"currentSession": 1,
"matchType": "ODI",
"isLastBall": false,
"summary": {
"score": "179/10",
"over": "34.1",
"runs": "0",
"wickets": "1",
"batsmen": [
{
"batsmanName": "Matthew Forde",
"onStrike": true,
"runs": "38",
"balls": "48",
"fours": "4",
"sixes": "1"
},
{
"batsmanName": "Shamar Joseph",
"onStrike": false,
"runs": "0",
"balls": "1",
"fours": "0",
"sixes": "0"
}
],
"bowler": [
{
"bowlerName": "Barry McCarthy",
"overs": "7.1",
"maidens": "0",
"runs": "32",
"wickets": "4"
}
],
"teamShortName": "WI"
},
"dismissed": "Matthew Forde",
"wicketType": "caught",
"playerDetails": {
"playerID": "74165",
"playerName": "Matthew Forde",
"playerShortName": "M Forde",
"playerMatchSixes": "1",
"playerMatchFours": "4",
"playerMatchRuns": "38",
"playerMatchBalls": "48",
"playerMatchStrikeRate": "79.16",
"playerHowOut": "c Josh Little b Barry McCarthy",
"playerHowOutShort": "c J Little b B McCarthy",
"wicketNo": 10
},
"id": 202251
},
{
"id": 202250,
"over": "34.1",
"origOver": "34.1",
"ballType": "ball",
"type": "W",
"isBall": true,
"runs": "0W",
"zad": "7,288,4",
"bowlerName": "Barry McCarthy",
"batsmanName": "Matthew Forde",
"battingStyle": "RHB",
"commentary": "OUT! CAUGHT! That will be the end of the game! Ireland are jubilant! They win this game by 124 runs. Barry McCarthy finishes off with a four-fer. Short ball on middle, Matthew Forde looks to go big as he goes for the pull shot. The ball rises on him as it takes the top edge and goes high in the air. Josh Little from mid on runs forward and settles under this skier and gobbles it up.",
"wicket": true,
"isLastBall": false,
"batsmanID": "74165",
"bowlerID": "63157",
"innings": "2"
},
{
"id": 202241,
"over": "33.6",
"ballType": "summary",
"score": "179/9",
"teamShortName": "WI",
"batsmen": [
{
"batsmanName": "Shamar Joseph",
"onStrike": true,
"runs": "0",
"balls": "1",
"fours": "0",
"sixes": "0"
},
{
"batsmanName": "Matthew Forde",
"onStrike": false,
"runs": "38",
"balls": "47",
"fours": "4",
"sixes": "1"
}
],
"bowler": [
{
"bowlerName": "George Dockrell",
"overs": "2",
"maidens": "0",
"runs": "21",
"wickets": "3"
}
],
"innings": "2",
"balls": [
{
"over": "33.6",
"runs": "0"
},
{
"over": "33.5",
"runs": "0W"
},
{
"over": "33.4",
"runs": "0"
},
{
"over": "33.3",
"runs": "4"
},
{
"over": "33.2",
"runs": "4"
},
{
"over": "33.1",
"runs": "0W"
}
]
},
{
"id": 202240,
"over": "33.6",
"origOver": "33.6",
"ballType": "ball",
"type": "",
"isBall": true,
"runs": "0",
"zad": "",
"bowlerName": "George Dockrell",
"batsmanName": "Shamar Joseph",
"battingStyle": "LHB",
"commentary": "A touch short and outside off, again going with the arm, as this delivery doesn't turn. Shamar Joseph looks to cut it and gets beaten on the outside edge.",
"wicket": false,
"isLastBall": false,
"batsmanID": "101907",
"bowlerID": "9694",
"innings": "2"
},
{
"id": 202230,
"ballType": "extra",
"commentary": "Shamar Joseph is the last batter."
},
{
"ballType": "wicketWidget",
"ballID": "222",
"timestamp": 1747845954000,
"isCommentary": true,
"matchID": "256686",
"ballNumber": "5",
"innings": "2",
"over": "33.5",
"origOver": "33.5",
"overNumber": "34",
"commentary": "OUT! IN THE AIR AND GONE! 3 wickets in 6 balls for George Dockrell! Nicely tossed by Dockrell from over the wicket and hangs it wide on off, Gudakesh Motie crouches and looks to heave it away with a horizontal bat. Gets a top edge that goes straight up towards long off where Thomas Mayes settles under the skier and does the rest.",
"teamID": "9",
"teamName": "West Indies",
"teamShortName": "WI",
"runs": "0",
"zad": "6,252,4",
"batsmanID": "64262",
"bowlerID": "9694",
"batsmanName": "Gudakesh Motie",
"bowlerName": "George Dockrell",
"wicket": true,
"type": "W",
"battingStyle": "LHB",
"currentDay": 1,
"currentSession": 1,
"matchType": "ODI",
"isLastBall": false,
"dismissed": "Gudakesh Motie",
"wicketType": "caught",
"playerDetails": {
"playerID": "64262",
"playerName": "Gudakesh Motie",
"playerShortName": "G Motie",
"playerMatchSixes": "0",
"playerMatchFours": "2",
"playerMatchRuns": "8",
"playerMatchBalls": "4",
"playerMatchStrikeRate": "200",
"playerHowOut": "c Thomas Mayes b George Dockrell",
"playerHowOutShort": "c T Mayes b G Dockrell",
"wicketNo": 9
},
"id": 202221
},
{
"id": 202220,
"over": "33.5",
"origOver": "33.5",
"ballType": "ball",
"type": "W",
"isBall": true,
"runs": "0W",
"zad": "6,252,4",
"bowlerName": "George Dockrell",
"batsmanName": "Gudakesh Motie",
"battingStyle": "LHB",
"commentary": "OUT! IN THE AIR AND GONE! 3 wickets in 6 balls for George Dockrell! Nicely tossed by Dockrell from over the wicket and hangs it wide on off, Gudakesh Motie crouches and looks to heave it away with a horizontal bat. Gets a top edge that goes straight up towards long off where Thomas Mayes settles under the skier and does the rest.",
"wicket": true,
"isLastBall": false,
"batsmanID": "64262",
"bowlerID": "9694",
"innings": "2"
},
{
"id": 202210,
"over": "33.4",
"origOver": "33.4",
"ballType": "ball",
"type": "",
"isBall": true,
"runs": "0",
"zad": "5,191,3",
"bowlerName": "George Dockrell",
"batsmanName": "Gudakesh Motie",
"battingStyle": "LHB",
"commentary": "Short and on off, Gudakesh Motie steers it to backward point.",
"wicket": false,
"isLastBall": false,
"batsmanID": "64262",
"bowlerID": "9694",
"innings": "2"
},
{
"id": 202200,
"over": "33.3",
"origOver": "33.3",
"ballType": "ball",
"type": "",
"isBall": true,
"runs": "4",
"zad": "5,212,5",
"bowlerName": "George Dockrell",
"batsmanName": "Gudakesh Motie",
"battingStyle": "LHB",
"commentary": "FOUR! Back-to-back boundaries for Motie! Floated up, fuller and on off, Gudakesh Motie clears his front leg and drills it to the right of mid off for four more.",
"wicket": false,
"isLastBall": false,
"batsmanID": "64262",
"bowlerID": "9694",
"innings": "2"
}
]
GET /cricket/api/v2/match/{matchId}/commentary/ballByBall HTTP/1.1
Host: apiv3.sportsapi360.com
Authorization: x-api-key YOUR_SECRET_TOKEN
Accept: */*
GET /cricket/api/v2/match/{matchId}/highlights HTTP/1.1
Host: apiv3.sportsapi360.com
Authorization: x-api-key YOUR_SECRET_TOKEN
Accept: */*
{
"status": true,
"statusCode": 200,
"message": "Data fetch successfully",
"response": [
{
"matchID": "255314",
"ballID": "59",
"ballNumber": "3",
"innings": "1",
"over": "6.3",
"overNumber": "7",
"commentary": "Kagiso Rabada to Usman Khawaja, OUT! EDGED AND TAKEN! Rabada, Rabada, flying Rabada. He flies and so does the ball. A 20-ball duck for the 'EXPERIENCED' Uzzie. He was trying to see the moving ball off but has to move back to the dressing room. Perfect length, just outside off, on a length, Usman Khawaja pushes at it, trying to get across. The feet don't move across much and he only manages a thick outside edge. It goes straight into the hand of David Bedingham at first slip. So after negating the first 30 minutes, the first wicket falls. AUSTRALIA ARE 12/1!",
"teamID": "1",
"teamName": "Australia",
"runs": "0",
"xCoordinate": 110,
"yCoordinate": 2,
"zad": "3,110,2",
"wicket": true
},
{
"matchID": "255314",
"ballID": "61",
"ballNumber": "4",
"innings": "1",
"over": "6.4",
"overNumber": "7",
"commentary": "Kagiso Rabada to Cameron Green, FOUR! That is a freebie! KG angles one down the leg side, Cameron Green gets inside the line to flick but gets the cue end of the bat and the ball rolls away into the fine leg fence for the first boundary of the game.",
"teamID": "1",
"teamName": "Australia",
"runs": "4",
"xCoordinate": 81,
"yCoordinate": 5,
"zad": "2,81,5",
"wicket": false
},
{
"matchID": "255314",
"ballID": "63",
"ballNumber": "6",
"innings": "1",
"over": "6.6",
"overNumber": "7",
"commentary": "Kagiso Rabada to Cameron Green, OUT! EDGED AND GONE, AGAIN! Kagiso Rabada has lit up the WTC Final here with that double blow. Lovely delivery this, pitching it up a bit fuller on middle, threatening to shape in, but the ball lands and seams away. Cameron Green looks to play with a straight bat and down the line but gets squared up slightly and the outside edge is found. The ball goes low and in between the second and third slip. Aiden Markram at second slip, dives across to his right and manages to snare a brilliant catch with both hands, even though the third slip fielder had also made an attempt right in front of him. Green departs for 4 and Australia are 16/2 inside 7 overs!",
"teamID": "1",
"teamName": "Australia",
"runs": "0",
"xCoordinate": 114,
"yCoordinate": 2,
"zad": "3,114,2",
"wicket": true
},
{
"matchID": "255314",
"ballID": "77",
"ballNumber": "6",
"innings": "1",
"over": "8.6",
"overNumber": "9",
"commentary": "Kagiso Rabada to Steve Smith, FOUR! Those lovely hands coming into play from Steve Smith. Fractionally short and gently moving away from outside off, Smith goes back and across before easing it on the up and through cover-point for a boundary.",
"teamID": "1",
"teamName": "Australia",
"runs": "4",
"xCoordinate": 187,
"yCoordinate": 5,
"zad": "5,187,5",
"wicket": false
},
{
"matchID": "255314",
"ballID": "81",
"ballNumber": "3",
"innings": "1",
"over": "9.3",
"overNumber": "10",
"commentary": "Lungi Ngidi to Marnus Labuschagne, FOUR! CRISP! Slightly overpitched outside off, Marnus Labuschagne leans into the shot and gets to the pitch of the ball. Gets his front foot across and more importantly, gets his head across as well. Meets the ball in the perfect spot and drives it beautifully between cover and point, for his first boundary of the final.",
"teamID": "1",
"teamName": "Australia",
"runs": "4",
"xCoordinate": 200,
"yCoordinate": 5,
"zad": "5,200,5",
"wicket": false
},
{
"matchID": "255314",
"ballID": "107",
"ballNumber": "1",
"innings": "1",
"over": "13.1",
"overNumber": "14",
"commentary": "Lungi Ngidi to Steve Smith, FOUR! Easy pickings! Full and sliding on the leg stump, Steve Smith flicks this one fine, as the ball goes racing away to the fine leg fence.",
"teamID": "1",
"teamName": "Australia",
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