Creating a Match Room
Set up a new room for an upcoming cricket match in three simple steps.Open the Create Room Modal
From the Rooms screen, tap the orange + button in the bottom-right corner.
Enter Team Information
On the first screen, enter the names of both teams:
- Team 1: Enter the first team’s name (e.g., “India”)
- Team 2: Enter the second team’s name (e.g., “Australia”)
Configure Match Details
Set the match timing and format:
- Start Date: Tap to select the match start date and time
- End Date: Tap to select the expected match end date and time
- Match Type: Choose from ODI, TEST, or T20
Browsing Match Rooms
The Rooms screen displays all available match rooms with powerful filtering options.Room Status Filters
Use the filter chips at the top to view specific types of rooms:All
View every available match room regardless of status
Live
Show only matches currently in progress
Upcoming
Display scheduled matches that haven’t started yet
Finished
See completed matches and their discussions
How Room Status is Determined
CricTalk automatically calculates room status based on start and end times:- Live: Current time is between start time and end time
- Upcoming: Start time is in the future
- Finished: End time has passed
Room Sorting
Rooms are intelligently sorted to surface the most relevant matches:- Live rooms appear first (highest priority)
- Upcoming rooms appear next
- Finished rooms appear last
The sorting ensures you never miss live match discussions!
Joining a Match Room
Enter any match room to participate in real-time cricket discussions:- Browse the Rooms screen and find a match you’re interested in
- Tap on the room card to open it
- View the live chat and all messages from other fans
- Join the conversation by sending your own messages
Room Features
Real-Time Messaging
Match rooms support live chat functionality:- Send messages instantly to all room participants
- See messages from other cricket fans in real-time
- Messages appear immediately without refreshing
- Engage in rapid-fire discussions during exciting match moments
Room Information Display
Each room card shows key match details:- Team names: Both teams playing in the match
- Match type: ODI, TEST, or T20 format
- Start time: When the match begins
- Status badge: Visual indicator for Live, Upcoming, or Finished
Locked vs Unlocked Rooms
Room creators can control access:Unlocked Rooms
Users can freely send messages and participate in discussions.
Locked Rooms
Users can view the room but cannot send new messages. Useful for matches that haven’t started yet.
Managing Your Rooms
As a room creator, you have moderation capabilities:Locking/Unlocking Rooms
Control when users can chat:- Open your room’s settings (available when you created the room)
- Toggle the lock status
- When locked, users can view but not send messages
- When unlocked, full chat functionality is enabled
- Lock rooms before match start to prevent off-topic chat
- Unlock rooms when the match goes live
- Lock rooms after the match ends to preserve the discussion
Updating Room Details
Modify match information if schedules change:- Access your room’s settings
- Update team names, start/end times, or match type
- Save changes to update the room card for all users
Deleting Rooms
Remove rooms you created:- Open the room you want to delete
- Access room settings
- Select “Delete Room”
- Confirm deletion
Refresh & Load More
Pull to Refresh
Drag down from the top of the Rooms screen to refresh the list and see newly created rooms or updated statuses.Infinite Scrolling
As you scroll through the rooms list, more rooms automatically load in batches of 20 rooms to ensure smooth performance.Best Practices
Create Rooms Early
Create Rooms Early
Set up match rooms 24-48 hours before the match starts to give fans time to discover and join the room.
Use Accurate Match Times
Use Accurate Match Times
Enter precise start and end times to ensure the room status (Live/Upcoming/Finished) displays correctly for all users.
Start with Locked Rooms
Start with Locked Rooms
Consider starting with a locked room and unlocking it when the match begins. This keeps discussions focused on the actual game.
Choose the Right Match Type
Choose the Right Match Type
Select the correct format (ODI/TEST/T20) as this helps users quickly identify the match style and set expectations for room activity duration.
Moderate Discussions
Moderate Discussions
As a room creator, actively participate and set a positive tone for respectful cricket discussions.
Match Room Lifecycle
Live Phase
Match starts and room automatically moves to “Live” filter. Peak engagement happens here.
Finished Phase
Match ends and room moves to “Finished” filter. Discussions continue with post-match analysis.