What you need for a cricket tournament

A cricket tournament needs more than bats, balls and wickets. You also need enough protective equipment for the players using it, clear scoring materials, water stations and a practical setup for registration and spectators. Use this shopping list alongside your match schedule and team numbers. Check equipment several days before the tournament, then buy drinks, snacks and other consumables close enough to the event that they can be served fresh and chilled.

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What to bring

Grouped the way you'd shop for it, with quantities.

Sports equipment

Cricket Batsqty 12
Cricket ballsqty 36
Spare ballsqty 12
Wicket setsqty 4
Wicket pinsqty 12
Stumpsqty 12
Bailsqty 12
Batting glovesqty 12
Goalkeeper glovesqty 4
Helmetsqty 8
Leg guardsqty 8
Elbow padsqty 8
Ball bucketqty 2
Marker conesqty 40
Field marking tapeqty 6
Measuring tapeqty 2
Scoreboardsqty 2
Whistlesqty 6
Referee vestsqty 6
Team bibsqty 40
Sports towelsqty 12
Water jerry cansqty 6
Drinking cups for playersqty 100

Furniture

Party tentsqty 3
Tablesqty 8
Chairsqty 80
Folding table for registration
Stoolsqty 12

Tableware

Reusable drinking glassesqty 120
Reusable platesqty 120
Reusable cutleryqty 120
Coffee cupsqty 60
Serving spoonsqty 8
Small bowlsqty 12

Kitchen

Coolersqty 6
Thermos flasksqty 6
Cutting boardsqty 4
Chef's knivesqty 4
Serving tongsqty 6
Bread knivesqty 3
Aluminum foilqty 3
Cling filmqty 3
Ice packsqty 24

Equipment

Kettlesqty 3
Coffee machinesqty 2
Extension cordsqty 4
Power stripsqty 4
Portable sound system
Wireless microphonesqty 2
Power banksqty 4

Lighting

LED lampsqty 8
String lightsqty 4
Battery lanternsqty 6

Decorations

Buntingqty 6
Team flagsqty 8
Welcome sign
Directional signsqty 6
Tableclothsqty 8
Trophiesqty 4
Medalsqty 40
Prize ribbonsqty 8

Cleaning

Broomqty 2
Dustpan and brushqty 2
Mopsqty 3
Bucketsqty 3
Cleaning glovesqty 6

Catering

Groceries
- White sandwich loaves - 8 loaves
- Wholemeal bread - 6 loaves
- Bread rolls - 100 pieces
- Mini wraps - 80 pieces
- Unsalted butter - 1.5 kilograms
- Sliced young cheese - 3 kilograms
- Cooked ham - 2 kilograms
- Chicken breast slices - 2 kilogram
- Hummus - 2 kilograms
- Cream cheese - 1.5 kilograms
- Eggs - 60 pieces
- Chicken breast - 6 kilograms
- Chickpeas - 3 kilograms
- Rice - 5 kilograms
- Pasta - 4 kilograms
- Pasta salad vegetables - 5 kilograms
- Cucumbers - 12 pieces
- Tomatoes - 5 kilograms
- Lettuce - 12 heads
- Peppers - 3 kilograms
- Red onions - 1.5 kilogram
- Carrots - 3 kilogram
- Corn - 12 cans
- Grapes - 5 kilograms
- Apples - 80 pieces
- Bananas - 60 pieces
- Oranges - 50 pieces
- Plain chips - 12 bags
- Paprika chips - 12 bags
- Tortilla chips - 10 bags
- Salted peanuts - 6 bags
- Rice crackers - 8 packs
- Muesli bars - 100 pieces
- Cookies - 10 packs
- Mayonnaise - 2 liter
- Ketchup - 2 liters
- Mustard - 1 liter
- Chili sauce - 1 liter
- Garlic sauce - 1 liter
- Yogurt dressing - 2 liters
- Olive oil - 1 liter
- Vinegar - 1 liter
- Salt - 500 grams
- Black pepper - 250 grams
- Curry powder - 250 grams
- Paprika powder - 250 gram
- Garlic powder - 250 grams
- Bouillon cubes - 2 boxes
- Cola - 12 bottles
- Cola Zero - 10 bottles
- Orange soda - 8 bottles
- Lemonade - 8 bottles
- Spa Blauw - 120 bottles
- Spa Red - 48 bottles
- Sports drink - 80 bottles
- Apple juice - 8 liters
- Orange juice - 8 liters
- Coffee - 2 kilograms
- Tea selection - 200 bags
- Milk - 8 liters
- Oat milk - 4 liters
- Sugar - 2 kilograms
- Sweetener - 2 boxes
- Lemons - 2 kilograms
- Ice cubes - 20 kilograms
- Paper napkins - 500 pieces
- Paper towels - 12 rolls
- Toilet paper - 24 rolls
- Trash bags - 100 pieces
- Dish soap - 3 bottles
- All-purpose cleaner - 3 bottles
- Disinfectant spray - 2 bottles
- Sponges - 12 pieces
- Tea towels - 12 pieces
- Nitrile gloves - 200 pieces
- Food storage containers - 20 pieces
- Reusable Food Bags - 20 pieces

Tips

Count equipment by simultaneous matches, not by total tournament size. Each match needs its own wicket set, scoring setup and enough bats and balls, with spare balls ready for losses or damage.
Plan player hydration before you shop. Provide a drinking cup for every player and at least one clearly marked water station per playing area; fill the water jerry cans before teams arrive.
Check protective gear against your confirmed player list at least 3–5 days ahead. Helmets, batting gloves, leg guards and elbow pads must be available in usable sizes, not just counted on paper.
Keep registration and scoring separate from the food table. Set aside a folding registration table, participant lists, match schedules, score sheets, scoreboards, pens and referee vests so officials can work without searching.
Buy or reserve shelter and seating based on the actual site layout. Party tents protect the registration and refreshment areas, while tables and chairs should be placed where spectators and teams will not block the boundary.

Frequently asked questions

How many cricket balls do I need for a tournament?: Start with at least one match ball per scheduled match and add 2–3 spare balls per playing area. Bring more if matches are played on rough ground or several games run at the same time.
What protective equipment is needed for cricket players?: Provide helmets, batting gloves, leg guards and elbow pads for every player who may bat or keep wicket, with spare usable sizes where possible. Check the equipment 3–5 days before the tournament and replace anything damaged.
How much water should I buy for a cricket tournament?: Allow about 1 litre of drinking water per player for a half-day tournament, and plan closer to 1.5–2 litres in hot weather. Use water jerry cans and cups at each playing area, then refill them between matches.
When should I buy food and drinks for a cricket tournament?: Buy shelf-stable snacks, cups and serving items 2–3 days before the event. Chill drinks the day before, and prepare perishable snacks on the morning of the tournament so they are ready when teams arrive.

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