Cricket Pitch vs. Padel Court
Comparing 2 standards across 18 specifications. 18 key differences identified.
Official cricket pitches are regulated by MCC Law 6 and the ICC Standard Playing Conditions. The central pitch is a rectangular strip measuring exactly 22.0 yards (66.0 ft / 20.12 m) between bowling creases (wickets) and 10.0 ft (3.05 m) in width. The wickets comprise 3 wooden stumps standing 28.0 in (71.1 cm) high with a total width of 9.0 in (22.9 cm), topped by two wooden bails.
Official padel courts are enclosed playing areas governed by the International Padel Federation (FIP Regulations Part 1). The court measures exactly 20.0 m (65.62 ft) in length by 10.0 m (32.81 ft) in width, enclosed by walls of 10–12 mm toughened glass and electro-welded wire mesh. The net measures 10 m in length, hanging 88 cm at center and 92 cm at the side posts.
Specification Comparison Table
18 Parameters| Parameter / Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
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Pitch Length (Wicket to Wicket)
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20.12 m (22.0 yd / 66.0 ft between stump bases) | — |
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Pitch Width
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3.05 m (10.0 ft / 3.66 m overall strip width) | — |
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Popping Crease Distance
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1.22 m (4.0 ft in front of the bowling crease) | — |
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Bowling Crease Length
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2.64 m (8.67 ft centered through stumps) | — |
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Return Crease Length
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2.44 m (8.0 ft perpendicular to bowling crease) | — |
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Stump Height Above Ground
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71.12 cm (28.0 in cylindrical wooden stumps) | — |
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Wicket Width (3 Stumps)
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22.86 cm (9.0 in total outer spread) | — |
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Bail Length (2 Bails)
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10.95 cm each (4.31 in with spigots resting in grooves) | — |
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Boundary Radius (ICC Standard)
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59.43–82.29 m (65–90 yards from center of pitch) | — |
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Court Length (Inside Enclosure)
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— | 20.00 m (65.62 ft inner playing area) |
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Court Width (Inside Enclosure)
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— | 10.00 m (32.81 ft inner playing area) |
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Back Wall Height (Glass)
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— | 3.00–4.00 m (3 m glass topped with 1 m wire mesh = 4 m total) |
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Side Wall Glass Height
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— | 3.00 m stepping down or stepped glass/mesh design |
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Net Height at Center
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— | 0.88 m (88.0 cm with center strap) |
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Net Height at Posts
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— | 0.92 m (92.0 cm maximum at posts) |
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Service Line Distance
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— | 3.00 m from back glass wall (6.95 m from net) |
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Clear Ceiling Height (Indoor)
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— | 6.00–8.00 m minimum overhead clearance |
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Glass Specification
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— | 10–12 mm Toughened Monolithic or Laminated Safety Glass EN 12150-1 |