In West Indies and England Test matches, the Dukes ball is utilized. The ball swings for about fifty overs, which assists the pacers. For a very long time, the seam does not come loose.
Test matches in Australia, New Zealand, Zimbabwe, Sri Lanka, South Africa, and Pakistan use Kookaburra balls. These balls retain their hardness, enabling fast bowlers to extract significant bounce from the playing surface.
In ODI and T20I matches, white leather balls are utilized. Despite swinging for approximately 10 overs in favorable conditions, these balls quickly lose their shine, offering limited assistance to bowlers. As the shine diminishes, bowlers must depend on variations to outsmart the batters.
The Pink ball, first manufactured by Kookaburra, was used in the first Day-Night Test between Australia and New Zealand. It moves under lights, making batting difficult. The neon pink ball was chosen due to its visibility in the dark blue sky at night.
In informal cricket settings, particularly in gully cricket, tennis balls are the most commonly used. Additionally, rubber balls or jumper balls find popularity as alternative choices in these informal matches.
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