Official Cricket Equipment & Bat Standards 2026: Ball Weight & Helmet Rules
Technical specifications codified under MCC Law 4 (The Ball), Law 5 (The Bat), and British Standard BS 7928:2013 for head protection.
Verified against: Marylebone Cricket Club Law 4 & 5LAST VERIFIED: 2026-08-01
STANDARD 01
MCC Standard 4-Piece Leather Match Ball
Alum-tanned grade 1 bovine leather casing with cork and worsted yarn core, stitched with 75–85 raised seam stitches.
| Mass / Weight (Men's) | 155.9 – 163.0 g (5.5 – 5.75 oz) |
| Circumference | 22.4 – 22.9 cm (8.81 – 9.0 in) |
| Colors | Red (Test), White (ODI/T20), Pink (Day/Night Test) |
STANDARD 02
Regulation Cricket Bat (Type A Willow Blade)
Manufactured exclusively from Salix alba caerulea (English willow) with cane handle layered with rubber strips for shock absorption.
| Max Overall Length | 96.5 cm (38.0 in) |
| Max Blade Width | 10.8 cm (4.25 in) |
| Max Blade Depth / Edges | 6.7 cm overall depth / 4.0 cm edges |
STANDARD 03
BS 7928:2013 Certified Batting Helmet
Titanium or high-density carbon fiber shell with fixed faceguard grille tested to withstand 150 km/h projectile impacts.
| Certification | British Standard BS 7928:2013 (compulsory under ICC) |
| Faceguard Gap | Narrower than cricket ball diameter to prevent penetration |
| Neck Guard Attachment | Compulsory modular foam neck protection |
Cricket Equipment FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions: Cricket Equipment & Gear Rules
Under MCC Law 4, a standard men's cricket ball must weigh between 155.9g and 163.0g (5.5 to 5.75 oz) and measure between 22.4 cm and 22.9 cm in circumference.