Why coaches choose a portable pitch
A turf wicket needs a groundsman and good weather. This one needs neither.
What our customers say
The pitch in use
Laid in practice nets and on turf grounds.
Specifications
| Portable cricket pitch | |
|---|---|
| Size | 33 ft × 6.6 ft |
| Thickness | 15 mm |
| Weight | About 75 kg |
| Material | Low-density polymer (LDP) |
| Colour | Beige, which helps players pick up the ball |
| Use | Indoor and outdoor |
| Supplied | Rolled and packed for transport and storage |
| Warranty | 1 year, terms and conditions apply |
| Price | On quote |
Where it works
Anywhere you have a level strip of ground and want a proper batting surface.
- Box cricket arenas and turf grounds
- Cricket academies and coaching nets
- School and college grounds
- Indoor halls and practice facilities
- Terraces and parks
Portable pitch or a turf wicket?
| Portable cricket pitch | Natural turf wicket | |
|---|---|---|
| After rain | Ready to use straight away | Needs time to dry |
| Upkeep | Wash with plain water | Watering, rolling and mowing |
| Bounce | Even along the strip | Changes as the pitch wears |
| Moving it | Rolls up and shifts anywhere | Fixed in one place |
Before you lay it
| What to know | |
|---|---|
| Base | A hard, flat surface or a level artificial turf ground. |
| On turf grounds | Lay it straight on the turf for box cricket, and lift it when the ground is needed for another sport. |
| Balls | Leather ball, professional cricket ball or hard tennis ball. |
| Cleaning | Wash with plain water only. Avoid soap, detergent and chemicals. |
Building a full box cricket arena? We also lay the turf and put up the nets and lights. See sports turf →
How to set it up
- Pick the spotChoose a level strip, on a hard surface or on turf, and clear it.
- Roll it outUnroll the pitch and let it settle flat.
- Set the stumpsPlace your stumps and you are ready to play.
- Roll it upWhen you are done, roll it up to store or move it.
Questions buyers ask us
What is a portable cricket pitch?
It is a roll-out batting strip made of low-density polymer. You lay it on a hard, flat surface or on artificial turf for nets, coaching or box cricket, and roll it up to store or move it.
What size is the portable cricket pitch?
33 ft long and 6.6 ft wide, 15 mm thick, and about 75 kg.
What surface can it be laid on?
A hard, flat surface or a level artificial turf ground.
Can it be laid on artificial turf?
Yes. It can be laid straight on a level artificial turf ground, which is how box cricket grounds use it.
Which balls can be used on it?
A leather ball, a professional cricket ball or a hard tennis ball.
Can it be used outdoors and after rain?
Yes. It works indoors and outdoors, and it can be used straight after rain.
How do you clean it?
Wash it with plain water. Avoid soap, detergent and chemicals.
What warranty does it carry?
1 year. Terms and conditions apply.
What does a portable cricket pitch cost?
We give the price on a quote. Tell us how many pitches you need and your city.
Need a pitch for your nets?
Tell us how many pitches you need and your city. We will come back with a quote.