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Two-Piece vs Four-Piece Cricket Balls: What Is the Difference?

Compare two-piece and four-piece cricket balls by leather construction, seams, stitching, playing use and price—and learn which type is appropriate for you.

10 Aug 2026SVB Sports

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Which Leather Is Used to Make Cricket Balls?

Learn which leather is commonly used to make cricket balls, what alum-tanned and full-grain leather mean, and how the cover affects seam, shape, grip and durability.

8 Aug 2026SVB Sports

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Red leather cricket ball placed between turf and a dry abrasive cricket surface.

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How Long Does a Cricket Ball Last? Complete Durability Guide

A cricket ball’s useful life depends on its construction, leather, seam, playing surface, weather, maintenance, and level of use. Learn what affects wear and performance.

Updated 12 Aug 2026Prashant

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Red, white and pink leather cricket balls arranged on a turf cricket pitch.

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Cricket Leather Balls: Types, Weight, Swing & Buying Guide

Learn how cricket leather balls are made, how red, white and pink balls differ, and how weight, seam, leather, pitch and construction affect performance.

Updated 12 Aug 2026Prashant

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SVB leather cricket ball beside weighing and measuring equipment.

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Cricket Ball Weight (Grams & kg): 156g vs 142g vs 135g

Compare 156g, 142g and 135g cricket balls, including official weight ranges, circumference, common uses, unit conversions and how to choose correctly.

Updated 12 Aug 2026Prashant

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