Lesson 6 of 15
Ball Specification & Manufacturing
5 min read•4/19 sections
Cork, , lacquer, .
Materials: Cork-and-wool , four quarters of alum-tanned cowhide, linen-thread hand for /SG; machine pressed for .
Technical Breakdown
19-section schemaDefinition
ICC specifies ball weight 155.9–163.0 g, circumference 22.4–22.9 cm, with a raised of about 80 stitches across six rows.
History
The cricket ball's cork-and- construction dates to the 1770s (Duke's of Kent); pink and white balls were introduced later for day-night and limited-overs cricket.
Physics Involved
Hand-stitched stays proud for 60+ overs aiding ; machine seams flatten by 25 overs.
Tactical Use
(England), (Australia, most ODIs), SG (India home Tests) — each behaves differently and shapes home conditions.