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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).
Source: MCC (Marylebone Cricket Club) Law 4: The Ball / ICC Standard Test Match Playing Conditions · Last reviewed Aug 28, 2026
Specs
| Men's Official Mass / Weight | 155.9–163.0 g (5.5–5.75 oz) |
| Men's Circumference | 22.4–22.9 cm (8.81–9.00 in) |
| Men's Diameter | 7.13–7.29 cm (2.81–2.87 in) |
| Women's Official Mass / Weight | 140.0–151.0 g (4.94–5.31 oz) |
| Women's Circumference | 21.0–22.5 cm (8.25–8.88 in) |
| Junior Ball Mass (Under 13) | 133.0–144.0 g (4.69–5.06 oz) |
| Outer Leather Casing | 4-Piece Molded Alum-Tanned Cowhide Leather Red, White, or Pink |
| Internal Core | Layered Cork Sphere wound with tightly spun worsted wool yarn Standard |
| Seam Stitching | 6 Rows of Hand-Stitching (75–85 Stitches) Raised Equator Seam |
Red, White & Pink Ball Color Specifications
- Red Ball: The traditional standard for First-Class and multi-day Test cricket. Treated with grease and wax to preserve natural leather durability under red dye during daylight play.
- White Ball: Used exclusively for One Day Internationals (ODI) and T20 limited-overs cricket to ensure visibility against colored player clothing and black sight screens under stadium floodlights.
- Pink Ball: Developed for Day/Night Test cricket. Features a polyurethane top-coat layer over pink pigment to maintain daytime visibility and reflect stadium floodlight glare without deteriorating rapidly.