Know the difference in the rules of men’s and women’s cricket (Photo-PTI)
WPL 2026, one of the biggest women’s cricket leagues in the whole world, is going to start from January 9. Many big cricketers from all over the world are going to participate in this league. This time a total of 22 matches will be played in 28 days and there is complete guarantee of entertaining the fans. Before the start of this league, know the rules of women’s cricket which are different from men’s cricket. We will also tell you what is the difference between the bats of male and female cricketers. Do you know that the biggest difference between men and women’s cricket is the weight of the ball. Apart from this, the circle in the middle of the field is also of different size in women’s cricket.
Difference between ball in women’s cricket and men’s cricket
In women’s cricket, a lighter ball is used than in men’s cricket. Generally, in women’s cricket, a ball of 140 to 151 grams is used, whereas in men’s cricket, its weight is 155 to 165 grams. However, the size of the balls in both crickets is equal. The women’s cricket ball has been made light keeping in mind the strength and speed of women. This gives them more swing and movement.
small inner circle in women’s cricket
In women’s cricket the inner circle is smaller than in men’s cricket. According to ICC rules, the inner circle radius in women’s cricket is 23 meters, while in men’s cricket its length is 27.43 meters. Keeping in mind the strength of women, its size has been reduced slightly. Due to the smaller circle, women’s cricket can take more risks in the powerplay.
Difference between the bats of male and female cricketers
There is a lot of difference between the bats of male and female cricketers. Men’s bats usually range from 1134g to 1360g while women’s bats are slightly lighter. Its weight ranges from 1049g to 1190g. The bat is kept light keeping in mind the average strength and swing speed of women. The handle of men’s bat is slightly longer and its width is also wider. The circumference of the bat handle of male cricketers is 36-38 mm, while the handle of women’s bat is 34 to 36 mm. Women cricketers use short-handled or harrow-sized bats, with the length of the bats depending on the player.