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Cricket Ball Weight:  The official weight of a cricket ball is governed by the Laws of Cricket under the rule of the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) for most formats of cricket. For men's cricket, the official ball has a standard weight between 5.5 ounces, which is 155.9 grams. For women, the standard weight of a cricket ball is 5.75 ounces, which is 163 grams, according to Net World Sports. This standard weight of the ball makes sure about consistency in the game at professional standards for formats like Test matches, ODIs, and T20 internationals.

Women's cricket balls weigh a little less than those used for men's cricket matches, which weigh around 140 grams to 151 grams. However, the same size does not apply to all ages. For junior cricket, the balls are lighter for players younger than 13 years, weighing around 133 grams to 144 grams.

Circumference Of A Cricket Ball:

Apart from weight, the cricket ball circumference is also important and standardised by the authorities. For better understanding, the circumference of a men's cricket ball should be around 8.81 inches (22.4 cm) to 9 inches (22.9 cm). While women's cricket balls' circumference should be between 8.25 inches (21.0 cm) to 8.88 inches (22.5 cm). However, the junior balls range from 8.07 inches (20.5 cm) to 8.66 inches (22.0 cm).

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How Cricket Ball Made?

The cricket ball is nothing but a cork wrapped tightly with a string and covered with leather through a seamless stitch.

Why Weight Of The Cricket Ball Important?

The particular weight and size of a cricket ball are important because those are the aspects that affect the nature of the ball on the pitch, especially its speed, bounce, and swing. Faster-moving cricket balls and higher-bouncing cricket balls are heavier, which affects bowlers' and batsmen's style.

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These cricket ball regulations are just there for fair play and uniformity in matches all over the world, from international matches to club cricket. Various cricket balls, like red balls for Test matches and white balls for limited-overs, have a standardised weight and size.