Have you ever wondered how heavy a cricket ball is, considering how effortlessly cricketers send it flying to the boundary?
Cricket’s all about that bat-and-ball action—those are the two main pieces of gear that keep things exciting. We often chat about how heavy the bat is when it sends the ball soaring for a six. But let’s not forget the cricket ball itself, which is so intimidating it makes players strap on helmets. So, ever wondered how much a cricket ball actually weighs? Let’s dive into the details and find out!
Weights of cricket ball
Kookaburra
The Australian Cricket Board adopted Kookaburra balls during the 1946–1947 Ashes series. The Red Kookaburra, weighing about 156 grams, is made of four parts and mainly produced by machines. It offers good swing for up to 30 overs but provides less assistance to spin bowlers.
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Duke
These balls are crucial for seamers to capitalize on the playing conditions. The seam remains effective for 50 to 56 overs, offering swing to the bowlers and providing extra bounce compared to other types of balls. In particular, bowlers can achieve significant movement with this ball, especially in English conditions. The weigh of the Duke ball is around 5.5 Ounces which is around 155g.
SG
At first, the SG produced sporting goods. Following India’s independence, the business relocated to Meerut. The BCCI gave the SG balls approval for use in test cricket in 1991. Since then, this ball has been used in India’s Test matches. The weight 150 Grams of a SG ball.
The diameter for a cricket ball is 2.80–2.86 inches, or 7.11–7.26 cm. A cricket ball’s circumference must be between 8.81 and 9.00 inches, or 22.4 and 22.9 cm, in order to comply with “first-class” (highest level) cricket rules.
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