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Hot or Cold

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Find the mystery player in 8 guesses. Arrows say whether the answer is higher or lower than your guess.

Guesses: 0 of 8. Runs and wickets are career totals across Tests and the IPL since 2005 (Cricsheet; ODIs and T20Is are left out as incomplete).

    Stats are Cricsheet ball-by-ball data for men's matches since 2005. Cricsheet coverage is incomplete for Tests in 2005-07 and for ODIs and T20Is, so ODI and T20I totals are not used here. IPL coverage is full. Afghanistan men's matches are withheld.

    How to Play Hot or Cold

    Hot or Cold is a free cricket daily puzzle on ClutchLab. Close in on the mystery player with hot and cold feedback.

    1. Choose a sport and a game from the home page or one of the sport hubs.
    2. Read today's prompt. You might be asked to name a player who fits a clue, fill in a grid or rebuild a career path.
    3. Search for a name and submit your answer. The game tells you straight away whether you were right and how close you got.
    4. Share your result and come back tomorrow to keep your streak going. Older puzzles are in the archive if you want more today.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Is ClutchLab free to play?

    Yes. Every game is free and you do not need an account. Your streaks and scores are saved in your own browser.

    When do new puzzles appear?

    Daily games reset at midnight UTC, so a fresh puzzle is ready for you every day. Past puzzles stay available in each game's archive.

    Where does the data come from?

    Player, team and results data comes from TheSportsDB and public career records, and is checked and refreshed regularly. If something looks wrong, tell us and we will fix it.

    Can I play against friends?

    Yes. Multiplayer games such as Turf War and Three & Through let you create a room and share the code, so you can play head to head in real time.

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    How do I report a mistake or suggest a game?

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