The Perfect Wicket. Every Innings.

Install a professional-grade cricket surface

That delivers true bounce, consistent pace, and all-weather performance.

A Wicket That Never Needs Rolling

In New Zealand, maintaining a natural grass wicket is a labour of love that often ends in frustration. Rain delays, inconsistent bounce, and mud can ruin training sessions and match days alike.

Eco Lawn provides high-performance synthetic turf solutions designed specifically for cricket. Whether you are a club needing a durable match wicket, a school upgrading practice nets, or a homeowner installing a backyard strip, our surfaces are engineered to mimic the characteristics of a well-prepared grass pitch without the heavy maintenance.

 

Why Cricketers Choose Eco Lawn

We replace unpredictable pitches with high-performance assets.

  • True Bounce & Pace: Our cricket solutions are designed for heavy sand infill, creating a “solid and rigid surface”. This ensures the ball comes onto the bat consistently, allowing batsmen to trust the bounce and bowlers to find their rhythm.
  • The “All Blacks” of Turf: We feature PowerPlay 16, nicknamed the “All Blacks” of sports turf. With a massive 7,500 dtex strength rating and heavy-strength yarn, it is built to withstand the high impact of fast bowler run-ups and constant batting traffic,.
  • All-Weather Play: Our surfaces are permeable and drain at a rate of 120 litres per minute per m². This means the nets are dry and ready for training immediately after a shower, maximizing practice time.
  • Low Maintenance: Say goodbye to rolling, mowing, and covering. Our synthetic wickets require minimal upkeep—just simple debris removal and occasional grooming to keep the surface playing perfectly,.
Cricket

Our 5-Step Process

Quote & samples

1. QUOTE & SAMPLES

Use our online tool to get an estimate and request FREE samples of our grass types.
Book a consult

2. BOOK A CONSULT

Once you’re happy with the estimate, book a free consultation to discuss the finer details.
Site assessment

3. SITE ASSESSMENT

A Turf Expert visits your property to check access, drainage, and waste requirements to confirm the final price.
We start work

4. WE START WORK

We agree on a start date. Our team handles the excavation, base construction, and precision installation.
Job complete

5. JOB COMPLETE

 We clean up and hand over your new lawn, backed by our product and workmanship guarantees.

Benefits of Artificial Grass for Cricket

Improved gameplay

Improved Gameplay

Artificial grass provides a smooth and even surface, enhancing the overall experience. From faster bowling and bounce to better batting, it provides a level playing field that all players and spectators will enjoy.

Longer play season

Longer Play Season

Unlike natural grass, artificial turf has no extra build-up of mud or water after it has rained. This means players can spend more time on the pitch, opening up opportunities for practice and play all year round.

Safe playing

Safe Playing

Our high-quality artificial grass for cricket turfs is specifically designed with player safety in mind. It provides a more even and level surface during games and training sessions, helping to reduce the risk of injuries.

MATCH & PRACTICE WICKETS

Our PowerPlay 16 system provides the ideal surface for the central strip. Its short, dense pile holds sand firmly, creating a hard, fast surface that replicates a hard deck.

Match & practice wickets

BOWLER RUN-UPS

The area where bowlers deliver the ball takes the most punishment. Our heavy-duty turf prevents the “dishing” and mud baths common in natural grass run-ups, providing a safe, non-slip footing for bowlers.

Bowler run-ups

BACKYARD CRICKET

Turn your backyard into the Basin Reserve. We can install a professional-grade batting strip in a compact area, perfect for aspiring young cricketers to hone their technique at home.

Backyard cricket

Engineered for the Gentleman's Game

Whatever you need to help you get the job done, we’ve got you covered. Browse our range below or contact our team if you have any questions.

Before and after Eco Lawn

Happy customers

“It was an absolute pleasure dealing with you and your team. I’m looking forward to our next project.”
Terry

FAQs

It simulates a “hard” grass wicket. Because PowerPlay 16 is designed to hold a heavy sand infill, it creates a “solid and rigid surface”. This prevents the ball from dying in the surface and ensures a consistent, true bounce.

For synthetic wickets like PowerPlay 16, we recommend using rubber-soled cricket shoes or astro-turf trainers. Metal spikes can damage the short fibres of the pitch over time and reduce the lifespan of the surface.

For the best cricket performance (bounce and pace), we typically recommend installing PowerPlay 16 over a concrete pad. However, for practice run-ups or softer outfields, we can install over a compacted aggregate base.

Yes. PowerPlay 16 is engineered with heavy-strength yarn specifically for “commercial sports” applications. It is designed to handle the intense friction and force of bowlers’ feet.

  • Supply Only: Quality sports turf ranges between $46 – $86 per m² + GST.
  • Installation: Installing over an existing concrete pad typically ranges from $80 to $130 + GST per m².
  • Full Build: If we need to excavate and build a new base, costs range from $105 to $150 + GST per m².

No matter what sport you play, we’ve got you covered.

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