Box cricket

Box cricket

๐Ÿ Box Cricket – Complete Guide

๐ŸŸ๏ธ What is Box Cricket?

Box cricket is a smaller, faster version of cricket played in an enclosed area (box) with nets on all sides. It is very popular in cities, turf grounds, and indoor arenas.


๐Ÿ“ Box Cricket Ground Size

There is no fixed standard, but common sizes are:

  • Length: 20 – 30 meters
  • Width: 10 – 20 meters

๐Ÿ‘‰ Ideal size: 24 m × 12 m

โœ” Fully covered with nets or mesh fencing

๐Ÿงฑ Surface / Flooring Types

๐ŸŸข Artificial Turf (Most Popular)

  • Synthetic grass with rubber/sand infill

โœ” Good bounce & grip
โœ” Low maintenance
โœ” All-weather use


๐ŸŸซ Concrete + Mat

  • Cement base with cricket mat

โœ” Budget-friendly
โŒ Hard surface


๐Ÿงช Rubber / PU Flooring (Indoor)

  • Soft cushioned flooring

โœ” Safe for players
โœ” Used in indoor setups


๐Ÿงฑ Construction Layers (Turf Box Cricket)

  1. Compacted soil base
  2. Stone/gravel layer
  3. Concrete/asphalt base
  4. Shock pad (optional)
  5. Artificial turf
  6. Net enclosure

โš™๏ธ Equipment Required

  • Cricket nets (side + top)
  • Artificial turf / mat
  • LED flood lights
  • Stumps (often fixed)
  • Scoreboard (optional)

๐Ÿง  Rules (Basic Box Cricket)

  • 6–8 players per team
  • Matches are short (6–10 overs)
  • Ball hitting net = still in play
  • Boundaries depend on net structure