Match Tabs Comparison Guide — Upcoming vs Live vs Completed
AllCric keeps the same tabs for every match to ensure a consistent user experience.
But the content inside each tab changes depending on whether the match is Upcoming, Live, or Completed.
This guide helps users instantly understand the differences.
1. Commentary Tab — What Changes?
| Match State | What You See | Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|
| Upcoming | – Fan Voting (Who will win?) – Expert Match Preview from top hit-rate experts – Recommended Expert Tip button | Helps you prepare before the match with insights & expert analysis |
| Live | – Ball-by-ball commentary – Over summaries – Boundaries, wickets, partnerships – Bowler & batsman stats | Lets you follow the match in real time |
| Completed | – Full ball-by-ball replay – Highlights filter (4s, 6s, wickets) – Over-by-over breakdown | Allows you to review, analyze, and revisit how the match unfolded |
2. Live Tab — What Changes?
| Match State | What You See | Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|
| Upcoming | –Pre-match Odds- Venue Weather – Teams & Captains- Link to Series Page Expert Tip button | Gives pre-match context & helps fantasy users plan early |
| Live | – Animated live visuals – Live score panel – Ball events and momentum shifts | Shows the closest thing to watching the match live |
| Completed | Not AvailableTab remains visible but says “Live visuals only during match.” | Prevents confusion while keeping consistent UI tabs |
3. Info Tab — Same Tab, Different Content
| Upcoming | Live | Completed |
|---|---|---|
| Match time, venue, weather | Real-time scores + toss result | Final score + match result |
Purpose:
Always gives the most important match details for the current state.
4. Summary Tab — Same Meaning, Different Data
| Upcoming | Live | Completed |
|---|---|---|
| Voting results & early expectations | Key moments happening live | MVP, Top Performers, Poll Results, Key Moments |
5. Scorecard Tab — Consistent Structure
| Upcoming | Live | Completed |
|---|---|---|
| Placeholder scorecard | Key Live score updates live | Full detailed scorecard for all innings |
6. Fantasy Tab — For Fantasy Users
| Upcoming | Live | Completed |
|---|---|---|
| Expert preview & early picks | Updated fantasy impact players | Full fantasy points breakdown |
7. Graphs Tab — Becomes Fully Active Only After Match Starts
| Upcoming | Live | Completed |
|---|---|---|
| “Graphs available when match begins” | Manhattan, Progression, Run Rate, Spider, Wagon Wheel | All graphs fully interactive |
8. Squad Tab — Always Available
| Upcoming | Live | Completed |
|---|---|---|
| Full squads | Playing XI marked | Compare who played vs who didn’t |
9. News Tab — Always Active, Different Stories
| Upcoming | Live | Completed |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-match news | Live updates / injury news | Post-match reports, interviews |
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