Keyboard Splitter - Cricket 19 Preset

Switching from standard keyboard to a splitter preset takes practice. Here is how to accelerate your learning curve.

| Action | Left Player | Right Player | |--------|-------------|--------------| | Throw to keeper | F | . | | Throw to bowler | G | / | | Direct hit (strong) | Space | Enter | | Dive | Left Shift | Right Shift |

We’ll create a Player 2 preset that mirrors Player 1’s actions but using right-side keys, then map those keys to Player 1’s actual controls. keyboard splitter cricket 19 preset

Example mapping:

| Action | Player 1 (default) | Player 2 (mapped) | |----------------------|--------------------|-------------------| | Move up | W | I (or Up arrow) | | Move down | S | K | | Move left | A | J | | Move right | D | L | | Run / confirm | Space | Right Ctrl | | Sprint | Left Shift | Right Shift | | Advance down wicket | Numpad 4/5/6 | U / O / P | | Pause / start | Enter | Backspace | Switching from standard keyboard to a splitter preset

  "presetName": "Cricket 19 Dual Split",
  "leftZone": 
    "movement": ["W","A","S","D"],
    "frontFoot": "F",
    "backFoot": "G",
    "charge": "R",
    "leave": "E",
    "playMiss": "Space",
    "appeal": "Q"
  ,
  "rightZone": 
    "movement": ["Up","Left","Down","Right"],
    "frontFoot": "Period",
    "backFoot": "Slash",
    "charge": "Insert",
    "leave": "PageUp",
    "playMiss": "Enter",
    "appeal": "Numpad8"
  ,
  "toggleKey": "ScrollLock"

Cricket 19, developed by Big Ant Studios, is widely regarded as the most authentic cricket simulation available on modern platforms. While it shines on consoles with a traditional controller, the PC version has cultivated a dedicated modding community. However, for keyboard-only players—especially those on laptops or budget desktops—the game presents a significant challenge.

The default keyboard controls in Cricket 19 are often described as cramped, unintuitive, and physically uncomfortable for long sessions. Reaching across the keyboard to simultaneously control running between wickets, shot selection, and modifiers like triggers is a recipe for hand cramps and mistimed shots. Cricket 19 , developed by Big Ant Studios,

Enter the Keyboard Splitter.

This article provides a deep dive into what a keyboard splitter is, why the Cricket 19 preset is a game-changer, how to set it up step-by-step, and pro tips to optimize your batting, bowling, and fielding performance.