Cricket vs. Soccer
Comparing 2 standards across 19 specifications. 19 key differences identified.
Cricket balls are regulated by the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC Law 4) and the International Cricket Council (ICC). A men's match ball must weigh between 5.5 and 5.75 oz (155.9–163.0 g) and have a circumference between 8.81 and 9.00 in (22.4–22.9 cm). Women's balls weigh 4.94–5.31 oz (140.0–151.0 g) with a circumference of 8.25–8.88 in (21.0–22.5 cm).
Official soccer balls are governed by IFAB Law 2 and FIFA Quality Programme standards. The adult match ball (Size 5) has a circumference of 68.0–70.0 cm (27–28 in), weight of 410–450 g (14–16 oz), and inflation pressure of 0.6–1.1 bar (8.5–15.6 psi). Youth categories use Size 4 (ages 8–12) and Size 3 (under 8), while Futsal uses a low-bounce weighted bladder.
Specification Comparison Table
19 Parameters| Parameter / Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
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Men's Official Mass / Weight
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155.9–163.0 g (5.5–5.75 oz) | — |
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Men's Circumference
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22.4–22.9 cm (8.81–9.00 in) | — |
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Men's Diameter
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7.13–7.29 cm (2.81–2.87 in) | — |
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Women's Official Mass / Weight
|
140.0–151.0 g (4.94–5.31 oz) | — |
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Women's Circumference
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21.0–22.5 cm (8.25–8.88 in) | — |
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Junior Ball Mass (Under 13)
|
133.0–144.0 g (4.69–5.06 oz) | — |
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Outer Leather Casing
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4-Piece Molded Alum-Tanned Cowhide Leather Red, White, or Pink | — |
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Internal Core
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Layered Cork Sphere wound with tightly spun worsted wool yarn Standard | — |
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Seam Stitching
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6 Rows of Hand-Stitching (75–85 Stitches) Raised Equator Seam | — |
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Standard Adult Size
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— | Size 5 IFAB / FIFA Official Match |
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Size 5 Circumference
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— | 68.0–70.0 cm (26.8–27.6 in) |
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Size 5 Mass / Weight
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— | 410–450 g (14.5–15.9 oz) |
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Size 5 Inflation Pressure
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— | 0.6–1.1 bar (8.5–15.6 psi / 600–1,100 g/cm²) |
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Size 4 Circumference (Youth 8–12)
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— | 63.5–66.0 cm (25.0–26.0 in) |
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Size 4 Mass / Weight
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— | 350–390 g (12.3–13.8 oz) |
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Size 3 Circumference (Junior <8)
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— | 58.5–61.0 cm (23.0–24.0 in) |
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Size 3 Mass / Weight
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— | 300–320 g (10.6–11.3 oz) |
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Futsal Ball Size
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— | Size 4 (Low-Bounce) 62.0–64.0 cm / 400–440 g (55–65 cm rebound) |
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Standard Outer Construction
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— | 32-Panel (20 Hexagons + 12 Pentagons) or Thermal-Bonded PU Synthetic Leather |