Space requirements per bay

A single cricket net bay requires a minimum clear length of 30m and width of 3.5m, with an overhead clearance of at least 4m for netting. Most corporate campuses install 2 to 4 bays to allow simultaneous practice, requiring a combined footprint of roughly 30m by 12 to 15m.

Indoor vs outdoor cost comparison

  • Outdoor nets, 3 to 6 lakh rupees per bay. Includes netting, poles, artificial pitch matting and basic run-up surface. Weather exposure means netting needs replacement every 3 to 4 years.
  • Indoor nets, 6 to 12 lakh rupees per bay. Climate-controlled, usable year-round regardless of weather, typically installed within existing warehouse-style spaces with adequate ceiling height.

Pitch matting and bowling machine considerations

Pitch matting quality significantly affects ball bounce consistency: budget matting starts around 25,000 rupees per bay, while professional-grade turf matting used for serious practice runs 60,000 to 1.2 lakh rupees per bay. If a bowling machine mount is planned, confirm floor anchor points during initial installation rather than retrofitting later, which adds cost and downtime.

Installation timeline

A standard 2-bay outdoor net installation is typically ready in 7 to 12 working days from site clearance. Indoor installations involving structural netting mounts or ceiling work can take 3 to 4 weeks. Always confirm GST-compliant documentation and a minimum 1-year warranty on netting and hardware before signing off on any quote.