Last updated: 11/07/2025
For years, I was aware of the Play-Cricket API but had never managed to integrate it with Lowerhouse’s WordPress backend.
Thanks to some help from AI, I’ve now developed WordPress plugins for the most relevant endpoints — and I’ll continue to build on this post as things evolve.
If you have any questions, I’ll do my best to help. Email me at adam@lowerhousecc.com.
Getting Started with the Play-Cricket API
- Request your API key: Raise a support ticket with Play-Cricket.
- Non-commercial use only: This API is intended for non-commercial projects. Read the usage policy here.
- Documentation: Review the official API docs here.
📊 WordPress Plugin: League Table (Dynamic)
See the plugin in action on this page.
Inside the ZIP, you’ll find a .php file. Open it and locate the line:
$api_token = 'ENTER YOUR TOKEN HERE';
Replace 'ENTER YOUR TOKEN HERE' with your API token from Play-Cricket (keep the single quotes).
🔧 Installation Instructions
- Go to your WordPress dashboard.
- Navigate to Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin.
- Select the ZIP file and click Install Now.
- Activate the plugin from your Plugins page.
🧪 How to Use
Insert the following shortcode into any post or page:
📌 Replace the number with your own Division ID. You can find this at the end of any Play-Cricket division URL.
Example: https://lancashireleague.play-cricket.com/website/division/125481 → Division ID is 125481
Save your post or page, and the league table will display.
📋 WordPress Plugin: Result Summary
See it in action on this page.
Inside the ZIP, open the .php file and locate these two lines:
$api_token = 'ENTER YOUR TOKEN HERE';
$default_site_id = 'ENTER YOUR SITE ID HERE';
Replace the placeholders with your API token and site ID. Your site ID can be found in the footer of your club’s Play-Cricket homepage. Lowerhouse’s is 4418.
🔧 Installation Instructions
- Go to your WordPress dashboard.
- Navigate to Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin.
- Select the ZIP file and click Install Now.
- Activate the plugin from your Plugins page.
🧪 How to Use
Insert the following shortcode into any post or page:
📌 Replace the division_id and dates with your desired values.
Save your post or page, and the results summary will appear.
📄 WordPress Plugin: Match Detail
See the plugin in action on this page.
Inside the ZIP, open the .php file and locate the line:
$api_token = 'ENTER YOUR TOKEN HERE';
Replace it with your actual Play-Cricket API token.
🔧 Installation Instructions
- Go to your WordPress dashboard.
- Navigate to Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin.
- Select the ZIP file and click Install Now.
- Activate the plugin from your Plugins page.
🧪 How to Use
Insert the following shortcode into any post or page:
📌 Replace the match ID with the number at the end of the URL of any result page on Play-Cricket.
Example: https://lowerhouse.play-cricket.com/website/results/6685732 → Match ID is 6685732
Save your post or page, and the match details will display.