– Weight: 155.9g to 163g – Circumference: 22.4cm to 22.9cm – Standard ball used in international matches.
Men’s Cricket Ball Measurements
– Weight: 140g to 151g – Circumference: 21cm to 22.5cm – Slightly smaller and lighter for better control.
Women’s Cricket Ball Measurements
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Junior Cricket Ball Measurements
– Weight: 133g to 144g – Circumference: 20.5cm to 22cm – Designed for players under 13.
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Seam & Stitching
– 6 rows of hand-stitched seams – Raised seam improves grip, swing, and spin.
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Red Ball vs White Ball
– Red Ball – Used in Test matches – White Ball – Used in ODIs and T20s – Same size, different finishes and playing conditions.
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Construction & Materials
– Cork core – Layers of wound string – Leather outer shell – Shiny finish boosts swing and durability.
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Ball Lifespan in Matches
– Test matches: Changed after 80 overs – ODIs: Changed every 50 overs – Ball wear impacts match strategies.
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Fun Fact
– Umpires use a ball gauge to check roundness. If it’s deformed, it’s replaced immediately.
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