Cricket Ball Weight and Size Explained: A Complete Guide for Beginners

How Much Does a Cricket Ball Usually Weigh

Cricket balls come in three sizes, each designed for different age groups. The first is the standard size used in men's cricket and by boys over 13 years old. The second is for women and girls aged 13 and above, and the third is for children under 13 years old.

• Standard Cricket Ball: The standard cricket ball weighs between 155.9g and 163g (5.5oz to 5.75oz) and has a diameter of approximately 22.4cm to 22.9cm. It is typically made of stitched leather, with a cork core wrapped in string, and features a hard shell that gives it a solid feel. This construction helps the ball maintain a stable flight path and allows for accurate strikes.

• Women's Cricket Ball: Women's cricket balls are slightly lighter than the standard ball, typically weighing between 140g and 151g (4.9oz to 5.3oz) and measuring 21.4cm to 22cm in diameter. Despite the size difference, the material remains the same as the standard ball.

• Children's Cricket Ball: For children under 13 years old, the cricket ball weighs between 133g and 143g, with a diameter ranging from 20.5cm to 22cm.

What Is the Difference Between Red, White, and Pink Cricket Balls

Cricket balls are commonly found in three colors: red, white, and pink. The choice of color affects gameplay, particularly in terms of visibility and wear over time. Each color is suited to different match environments.

• Red Balls: Red balls are suitable for test matches and long-term confrontation matches. Their characteristics are wear resistance, impact resistance, and long-term visibility in the sun.

• White Balls: White balls are often used in limited-overs formats, such as One-Day Internationals (ODIs) and T20s. They are easier to see in daylight, which is important for faster-paced matches. However, white balls tend to get dirty quickly, wear out faster, and require more frequent replacements, making them better suited for shorter games.

• Pink Balls: Pink balls were invented in the 2000s. They are suitable for night matches with lights, because they are more conspicuous than the other two colors of balls under the illumination of night lights, can provide night batting visibility, and they are also very wear-resistant and can be used in long-term confrontation matches.

Which Is Heavier, a Cricket Ball or a Baseball

Cricket and baseball are two popular but very different sports, and their balls differ in both weight and size.

A cricket ball is generally 10-20 grams heavier than a baseball. The average weight of a baseball ranges from 142g to 149g, while a standard cricket ball weighs between 155.9g and 163g. However, the diameter of a baseball is slightly larger than that of a cricket ball.