For Donte's 10th birthday, we celebrated with a cricket birthday bash that quickly became one of his all-time favourite celebrations. Even now, as he's grown older, his enthusiasm for the sport endures, proving that a cricket themed birthday party is a hit for cricket fans of all ages.
This cricket party was planned and styled here in Australia, and it’s a great example of how a sports themed birthday can feel fun, relaxed, and incredibly memorable without being complicated or expensive.
The cricket party decorations we chose ranged from cricket-specific pieces to versatile games and treats that could easily be adapted for any ball themed birthday party, making the celebration feel cohesive and special.
I’m excited to share all the cricket birthday party ideas that made Donte’s day so memorable, from the cricket party setup and decorations to the easy food ideas and party games that kept everyone entertained.
Cricket Party Area & Setup
Selecting a party theme is just the beginning. Once that’s decided, I always choose a colour scheme that ties everything together, from decorations and food to games and party favours.
Choosing colours for a cricket themed birthday party is easy when your child has a favourite team. For Donte’s party, we went with green and yellow to reflect his love for the Aussie cricket team and to recreate the look and feel of an outdoor cricket pitch.
The result was a clean, bright cricket party setup that felt fresh and energetic, with layered shades of green giving the space that true cricket-on-the-field vibe.
Tablecloths are one of my favourite budget-friendly decorating tricks. They instantly add colour, help define the party space, and make cleanup so much easier. For this cricket birthday, we mixed lime green and forest green tablecloths to anchor the cricket table decorations.
All of the other cricket birthday party decorations followed the same yellow and green colour palette. This included cricket banners, bunting, posters, wall displays, party bags, chocolate labels, and custom water and pop-top labels.
These personalised party supplies were from Katie J Design and Events, and many of them were customised with Donte’s name and age to make his cricket themed birthday feel extra special.
You might spot some items in the photos below that are no longer part of our current range, such as wall displays. We’ve since upgraded many of these to large canvas cricket banners, but the images still perfectly capture the overall look and feel of a cricket themed party.
Our cricket themed decorations and supplies really helped transform the space into a celebration Donte and his friends loved.
Cricket Party Food Ideas
The cricket themed party food was a huge hit and surprisingly easy to make.
Our cricket cookies were designed to look like cricket balls, which added a fun and sporty detail to the treats table. To make iced biscuits, simply bake or buy round biscuits, ice them in a reddish-brown colour, and finish with white and black piping to recreate the classic cricket ball stitching.
Cricket party treats are always popular, especially our chocolate spoons. Plastic spoons dipped in Nutella and topped with green and yellow M&Ms are quick to make and perfect for a cricket birthday party.
We also served cricket cupcakes, iced in green and topped with mini cricket bats and wickets. These work beautifully as an alternative or addition to a cricket themed birthday cake.
I made wafers dipped in sprinkles too. These were shaped to look like mini cricket bats and matched the yellow and green colour scheme perfectly.
One of the biggest hits on the table was the jelly orange wedges. I used halved oranges as bowls, filled them with lime jelly, and once set, sliced them into wedges using a hot knife. They were fun, refreshing, and disappeared quickly.
You can see all of the easy party treats displayed together on our central party table below.
Cricket Birthday Cake
Donte’s cricket birthday cake was simple to make but looked amazing.
For this cricket birthday cake, I used a pre-made rectangular sponge cake from Woolworths. Two shades of green icing created the look of a cricket pitch, with a lighter green section representing the inner field.
To bring the cake to life, I added plastic cricket player figurines from eBay and arranged them to look like a match in progress. The finishing touch was a handmade sign reading “Donte’s Cricket Club”, attached to wooden skewers for easy placement.
This photo captures our whole family celebrating together, fully immersed in the cricket themed birthday fun.
Cricket Party Games
No cricket birthday party would be complete without a game of cricket.
We’re lucky enough to live next to a large park, which made the perfect space for an outdoor cricket match. Even guests who had never played before quickly picked up the basics, making it fun for everyone.
Cricket party games don’t need to be complicated. Any open outdoor area works well, especially for active kids who love running and friendly competition.
After the cricket match, we headed back to the house to crack the piñata. Party piñatas are always a hit, and they’re surprisingly easy to make at home.
For this cricket themed party, I used a medium cardboard box, filled it with treats, wrapped it in lime green paper, and decorated it with a cricket bat and wicket. It was simple, effective, and lots of fun.
Donte absolutely loved his cricket birthday party. If you’re planning a celebration for a cricket-loving child, you’ll find everything you need in our personalised cricket birthday party decorations collection.
Our cricket party invitations are the perfect way to kick off your planning. You can personalise our cricket decorations with a name and age to suit your theme.
All of our party items are designed and printed in Australia, using high-quality materials. Our range includes waterproof banners, bunting, invitations, party bags, labels, and stickers, with shipping available Australia-wide as well as to the USA and New Zealand.
While this was Donte’s 10th birthday, a cricket themed party works just as well for teens and adults. Anyone who loves sport will enjoy a celebration built around a sports themed party.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Cricket Birthday Parties
What decorations do I need for a cricket themed birthday party?
Cricket themed banners, invitations, table decorations, party bags, labels, and a cake topper are great starting points. Choosing a green and yellow colour palette helps tie everything together.
Is a cricket birthday party suitable for all ages?
Yes. Cricket themed parties work beautifully for kids, teens, and even adults, especially when paired with outdoor games and personalised decorations.
Do you ship cricket party decorations outside Australia?
Yes. While we’re based in Brisbane, Australia, we ship our personalised cricket party decorations across Australia, as well as to the USA and New Zealand.
Can I personalise cricket party decorations?
Absolutely. Most of our cricket party supplies can be personalised with a name, age, or custom wording to suit your celebration.
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