Cricket Ball Weight and Size Rules 2026: Tests, ODIs, T20s Compared

Cricket balls have tight weight and size specs. Here are the 2026 rules for Test, ODI, T20I, and IPL.

Test match ball

Weight: 155.9–163 g (5.5–5.75 oz). Circumference: 224–229 mm (8.81–9.00 in). Typically red Kookaburra or SG.

ODI ball

Same weight/size as Test. White, usually Kookaburra. Two new balls used (one from each end) since 2011.

T20I / IPL ball

Same weight/size. White Kookaburra. One ball used throughout the innings.

Women's cricket ball spec

Slightly lighter: 140-151 g. Mandatory in women's T20/ODI since 2018.

Pink Kookaburra (day-night Tests)

Same weight; different lacquer for visibility. See pink ball Test history.

Related reading

Kookaburra vs Dukes vs SG and leather vs tennis vs rubber cricket ball.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the weight of a cricket ball?

155.9-163 grams (5.5-5.75 oz).

Do different formats use different balls?

Same spec; different colour (red Test, white ODI/T20).

Why are two balls used in ODIs?

Prevents excessive deterioration in 50-over innings.

What's the women's ball weight?

140-151 g.

Who manufactures IPL balls?

White Kookaburra (imported from Australia).

The takeaway

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