A cricket ball is the most specified piece of equipment on the field - weight, seam, layers and colour are all dictated by the format being played, and the wrong ball turns net practice into a bad habit. Our cricket ball range covers every format played in the UK: red leather match balls for traditional club and league cricket, white balls for limited-overs fixtures, pink balls for day-night games, and a full selection of cork and rubber training balls for net sessions and coaching drills. All match-spec balls in our range are 5.5oz (156g) for senior play or 4.75oz (135g) for junior cricket, with 4-piece hand-stitched construction for competitive matches and 2-piece machine-stitched construction for training.

Cricket Balls Collection

Find the perfect cricket ball from Forsports to improve your cricket game. From international-grade leather balls to practice-perfect rubber options, we've got you covered. Whether you're a seasoned pro or a budding enthusiast, our collection of cricket balls offers precision, durability, and unmatched performance. Shop now and experience the thrill of the game! 

How to choose the right cricket ball

Match the ball to the format, not just the level. Red 4-piece leather balls are the standard for longer-format cricket and retain their seam through 30+ overs of play. White 4-piece balls are used in one-day and T20 fixtures but lose their shine faster and swing differently from red. Pink balls - a hybrid designed for day-night first-class cricket - swing more than white under lights but are rarely needed at club level. For junior league matches, use a 4.75oz ball rather than the senior 5.5oz; the reduced weight matches the shorter boundaries and is safer for developing batters.

Know when to buy 4-piece vs 2-piece construction. 4-piece balls are hand-stitched from four quarters of leather and hold their shape through long innings - these are match balls. 2-piece balls use two hemispheres and a machine-stitched seam; they cost less, wear out faster, and are perfectly suited to net sessions where you'll bowl 200-300 deliveries in a session. Buying match balls for nets burns money; buying training balls for matches is a safety issue.

Cork and rubber training balls have a specific job. A cork composition ball behaves closer to a leather ball than a tennis or tape ball, which makes it useful for bowlers working on seam and batters practising against movement, without the cost or durability demands of leather. Rubber balls and soft-safety balls are essential for coaching juniors and for nets indoors where a hard leather ball is inappropriate.

Cricket ball guide by format