Cricket Bowling Machine Market Size, Share, Growth Report 2032

Cricket Bowling Machine Industry Prospective:

In cricket, a bowling machine lets batsmen practise in the nets by repeating the ball's length, line and pace. When no bowler is available or of the necessary standard, it can be employed.The global cricket bowling machine market size was worth around USD 479.65 million in 2022 and is predicted to grow to around USD 583.62 million by 2030 with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of roughly 2.48% between 2023 and 2030.

The report analyzes the global cricket bowling machine market drivers, restraints/challenges, and the effect they have on the demands during the projection period. In addition, the report explores emerging opportunities in the cricket bowling machine industry.

Cricket Bowling Machine Market: Overview

The cricket bowling machine industry refers to the number of stakeholders involved in the process of producing, marketing, and distributing automated machines that are used for cricket bowling practice. The machines boast of a design that mimics the actions of a human bowler while bowling. It has the capability of consistent and accurate deliveries that can be used for batting practice. The machines are used by professional and amateur cricket players to sharpen or improve their batting skills, reflexes, and timing, all of which are crucial to the performance of a batsman. In recent times, the industry has managed to create a dedicated consumer group as team owners and sponsors are willing to spend extra money on technologies that can help improve team performance.

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Key Insights:

• As per the analysis shared by our research analyst, the global cricket bowling machine market is estimated to grow annually at a CAGR of around 2.48% over the forecast period (2023-2030)
• In terms of revenue, the global cricket bowling machine market size was valued at around USD 479.65 million in 2022 and is projected to reach USD 583.62 million, by 2030.
• The cricket bowling machine market is projected to grow at a significant rate due to the growing number of league matches
• Based on technology segmentation, programmable was predicted to show maximum market share in the year 2022
• Based on distribution channel segmentation, the sporting goods chain was the leading channel in 2022
• On the basis of region, Asia-Pacific was the leading revenue generator in 2022

Cricket Bowling Machine Market: Growth Drivers

Increasing number of league matches to propel market growth

The global cricket bowling machine market is projected to grow owing to the increasing number of league-related cricket matches across the globe. These types of matches are a series of cricket competitions held between several teams that are participants in a league tournament. As of 2023, cricket has lost its status as a game that could only be initiated by an elected national body. It has taken a more commercial turn in which several nations hold national league matches and invite participants from across the globe to play for a particular franchise. One of the most popular forms of commercialization of Cricket is the Indian Premier League, which is the first cricket-related league tournament ever introduced. Since its inception, the concept has now managed to spread across multiple nations. For instance, in 2022, Disney+ Hotstar earned over INR 1500 crore just by telecasting the matches. With billions of dollars invested in these events, the use of technologies such as cricket bowling machines and others remains unmatched.

Cricket Bowling Machine Market: Restraints

Skill requirement to restrict market expansion

Since cricket bowling machines are automated systems and like any other advanced technology, it requires a certain level of skill and understanding to efficiently operate the machine. While some of these machines are user-friendly, some variants may involve a significant learning curve and users may require training to maximize their potential. This can limit the accessibility and utilization of bowling machines, especially for beginners or less-experienced players.

Cricket Bowling Machine Market: Opportunities

Investments in technological innovations to provide growth opportunities

The global cricket bowling machine industry is expected to benefit from rising investments in technological innovations. In the last 5 years, the global cricket fraternity has undergone a massive technological transformation with the introduction of the Decision Review System and the Hawk-eye technology. Continuous efforts toward higher growth are important to market expansion.

Cricket Bowling Machine Market: Challenges

Cost and affordability to challenge the market expansion

The global cricket bowling machine industry is expected to face growth challenges owing to the cost and affordability factors of the cricket bowling machines since the machines require significant monetary and non-monetary investment. This could pose a serious issue to cricket boards with limited budgets or individual crickets who may not have access to advanced tools. Affordability remains a key challenge, especially for amateur players, schools, and clubs with financial constraints.

Cricket Bowling Machine Market: Segmentation

The global cricket bowling machine market is segmented based on technology, application, distribution channel, and region.

Based on technology, the global market segments are non-programmable and programmable. The industry registered the highest growth in the programmable segment in 2022 due to the greater popularity of the technology. They are highly versatile and can adapt to the exact skill development needs of the player. These machine variants allow users to program and customize various parameters such as speed, line, length, swing, spin, and trajectory. On the other hand, non-programmable machines have fixed settings and offer limited adjustability. Some basic features may include fixed speed or limited options for spin and trajectory adjustments. However, the preference depends on several personal and economic factors. A basic cricket bowling machine typically ranges from around USD 500 to USD 1500.

Based on application, the global cricket bowling machine market segments are schools, training institutes, colleges, professional academies, and others.

Based on distribution channel, the global market divisions are sporting goods chains, specialty stores, online stores, and others. The highest CAGR was observed in the sporting goods chain segment, especially in large facilities. These chains may have dedicated sections for cricket equipment and training aids, making it convenient for customers to find and purchase bowling machines. Specialty stores focusing on cricket equipment and accessories are another common distribution channel for cricket bowling machines. These stores cater specifically to cricket enthusiasts and players, offering a wide range of cricket gear, including bowling machines, along with expert advice and assistance. The first reference to cricket as an adult sport dates back to 1611.

Recent Developments:

• In March 2022, Cricket West Indies (CWI) donated 15 cricket bowling machines to participants that were hosted by West Indies for the International Cricket Council (ICC) U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2022. The machines were donated for practice sessions and they were provided to cricket clubs and territorial cricket boards. The World Cup was held between January 14 to February 5, 2022
• In March 2023, GEMS Modern Academy announced the launch of Mentors Academy in association with UAE-based JMR Sporting. The unit is a state-of-the-art cricket academy. It will provide specialized mentoring and coaching to young cricketers aged 6-18 years
• In September 2022, ICC launched its first cricket training and education set of programs that are meant to provide an improved cricket learning experience to all

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Cricket Bowling Machine Market: Regional Analysis

Asia-Pacific to witness massive growth

The global cricket bowling machine market is projected to witness the highest growth in Asia-Pacific mainly driven by the immense number of regional population that plays cricket, either as a hobby or at a professional level. Cricket is immensely popular as a sport in India. The country has a population of over 1.4 billion and almost the entire population keenly follows cricket games held at either the national level or internationally.

The presence of the IPL games has further increased the number of followers for the game. Moreover, earlier only 2 major forms of cricket were players. This included test series and one-day matches. However, with the introduction of 20-20 matches which deal only with 20 overs, the number of cricket viewers, players, and enthusiasts has increased drastically. Australia has a strong cricketing culture, and cricket bowling machines are widely used for training purposes at various levels, including professional teams, academies, and schools.

Cricket Bowling Machine Market: Competitive Analysis

The global cricket bowling machine market is led by players like:

• BOLA - Stuart & Williams Ltd.
• JUGS Sports
• Paceman
• Merlyn
• Spinfire
• Leverage
• BOLA Professional Cricket Machines
• SACHINTENDULKAR.com
• GUNN & MOORE
• Bola Australia
• Zing Sports
• Spinshot Sports
• AccuBowl
• Lionheart
• Speedarm
• Master Blaster
• Cricketer Pro
• TopCat
• Redback
• Flintoff & Dunn
• Techsco Sports
• Paceman India
• Vulcan Cricket
• EVO Cricket
• StanceBeam.

The global cricket bowling machine market is segmented as follows:

By Technology

• Non-programmable
• Programmable

By Application

• School
• Training Institutes
• Colleges
• Professional Academies
• Others

By Distribution Channel

• Sporting Goods Chain
• Specialty Stores
• Online Stores
• Others

By Region

• North America
  • The U.S.
  • Canada
• Europe
  • France 
  • The UK
  • Spain
  • Germany
  • Italy
  • Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
  • China
  • Japan
  • India
  • South Korea
  • Southeast Asia
  • Rest of Asia Pacific
• Latin America
  • Brazil
  • Mexico
  • Rest of Latin America
• Middle East & Africa
  • GCC
  • South Africa
  • Rest of Middle East & Africa