1st of all, congrats to BigAnt studio for all the hard work and effort they have put in this game to make it all time great cricket simulator.
I have been playing this game for over 2 months on 3-4 times a week on xbox (bought it only for DBC and Fifa 15) and I can't get enough of it. Before 2.5 patch, I played approx. 60-70 matches mostly ODIs with veteran difficulty, no HUD elements and close batsman behind camera. (I enjoy this setting). 169 was my highest team score in a match. I found veteran more difficult and challenging than Legend mainly because I was receiving a lot of bouncers at 140+ speed and I was frequently getting out on LBWs and caught on square leg which forced me to stop 1-2 balls in an over. However, I enjoyed these challenging conditions (Perth WACA type conditions) because you strive to survive these conditions and that's how you do not get bored with the game. I am not a fan of hitting a six in every other ball or over rather I enjoy building up an inning by taking singles, doubles and occasional fours.
After 2.5 patch, I played about 4 ODIs and the game seems more balanced, I can play shorts anywhere without being scared of LBWs. The frequency of catch outs also decreased mainly due to shorts are not aerial anymore. This is both good and bad! Good is that I can now build up my innings and with patience eventually score 50/100. Bad is that it is less challenging since you do not need to stop the ball... but you can still get out cheaply if you choose wrong short selection. Also, I am getting a lot of edges than before but these are going towards either keeper or gully, point or may be 7th slip. I have not yet seen edges going to 2nd, 3rd, 4th slips. Hitting a boundary is now more difficult than before, you really need to time well to send the ball over the boundary ropes. Overall, the game is becoming more fun and realistic with every patch.
I hope this is just the beginning of a series like fifa. My only complain: plz add more international stadiums and club cricket grounds!