The weight of the ball used in Test cricket matches is

A ) 4.57 ounces(130 g)

B ) 5.00 ounces(142 g)

C ) 5.25 ounces(149 g)

D ) 5.50 ounces(156 g) ✅


Explanation:

Weight of a Cricket Ball:

According to the Laws of Cricket by the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC):

  •  ✅ Men’s Cricket Ball:
    Weight: 155.9 to 163 grams
    (i.e. 5.5 to 5.75 ounces)
  •  ⚪Circumference:
    Must be between 8.81 inches and 9 inches
    🔸 In metric: 22.4 cm to 22.9 cm
  •  ✅ Women’s Cricket Ball:
      Weight: 140 to 151 grams
  •  ⚪ Circumference: 21.0 to 22.5 centimeters
    (or 8.25 to 8.88 inches
  •  ✅ Junior/Youth Ball:
      Weight: 133 to 144 grams
  •  ⚪ Circumference: 20.5 cm to 22.0 cm
    (or approximately 8.0 to 8.66 inches).