Cricket Wicket Analysis

Nuturf’s Cricket Wicket Analysis service is designed to provide a complete understanding of the physical and nutritional properties of your cricket pitch soil. By analysing the structural integrity and nutrient status of the clay profile, turf and wicket managers can optimise performance, consistency, and safety across all levels of play.

Cricket wickets are highly specialised surfaces, and their performance is heavily influenced by soil composition, compaction, and moisture retention. Nuturf’s comprehensive cricket wicket testing package includes:

• Cracking Pattern Assessment: Evaluates surface cracking behaviour to understand compaction and clay reactivity.
• Emerson Aggregate Test: Measures the stability and dispersion characteristics of the clay to determine how well the wicket binds and performs.
• Organic Matter Content: Assesses the percentage of organic material, which influences hardness and moisture management.
• Clay Content Analysis: Determines the proportion of clay, essential for bounce and surface resilience.
• Particle Size Analysis (PSA): Classifies sand, silt, and clay ratios for optimum wicket construction.
• Nutrient Status Assessment: Identifies macro and micronutrient levels in the profile to guide fertiliser programs.

Whether you're building a new wicket or refining an existing one, Nuturf’s Cricket Wicket Analysis gives you the data needed to create a surface that meets the demands of high-performance cricket.