Cricket 22 offers an extensive and immersive cricket simulation, featuring fully licensed competitions including the Ashes, Big Bash T20, The Hundred, and the CPL. Players can engage with international teams from Australia, England, the West Indies, New Zealand, and Ireland, showcasing both men's and women's cricket for enhanced representation. The game emphasizes a realistic experience with new bowling and fielding controls, allowing for precise gameplay elements.

Additionally, Cricket 22 introduces a narrative-driven career mode where players manage their character's journey on and off the field, including training, press conferences, and injury management. The game is designed to be accessible for newcomers with revamped tutorials, making it easier to learn the mechanics. Enhanced by a star-studded commentary team and cutting-edge visual updates, including real-time ray tracing, Cricket 22 sets a new standard for cricket games on the Xbox One platform.