Indoor cricket has become one of the most successful sports business models in India. Across the country, hundreds of indoor cricket centres operate profitably using bowling machines from Leverage, making us market leaders in the indoor cricket and pay-and-play segment.
For entrepreneurs, sports enthusiasts, and first-time business owners, indoor cricket offers a low-investment, high-demand, fast-ROI opportunity—built around India's deep love for cricket.
What Is an Indoor Cricket (Pay-and-Play) Business?
An indoor cricket centre is:
A compact cricket setup with nets, a pitch, and a bowling machine, where players book time slots and play.
- Commonly known as pay-and-play indoor cricket
- Operates in sheds, warehouses, basements, or rooftops
- No dependence on weather or daylight
- Open to everyone, not restricted to academy students
This model has grown rapidly across Indian cities and towns.
Why Indoor Cricket Works Extremely Well in India
India has millions of cricket lovers, but limited access to full-size cricket grounds, professional coaching setups, and safe, all-weather playing spaces. Indoor cricket solves these problems efficiently.
1 Cricket Access for Everyone
Professional academies restrict access to enrolled students. Indoor cricket centres allow professional cricketers, corporate league players, college students, families, and casual players to play and practice—without long-term commitments or high costs.
2 No Need to Own Equipment
Buying a cricket bowling machine for personal use requires large space, installation, maintenance, and capital investment. Indoor cricket centres eliminate these barriers by offering shared access to professional bowling machines, resulting in consistent demand and repeat customers.
Why the Bowling Machine Is the Core of the Business
In a commercial indoor cricket setup, the bowling machine is not just equipment—it is the primary revenue engine. That is why most successful indoor cricket centres choose the Master Digi Bowling Machine for commercial applications.
Master Digi Bowling Machine: Ideal for Indoor Cricket Centres
One of the most widely used machines in indoor cricket businesses across India.
Consistency is critical: Players trust the machine → Repeat visits increase → Operator dependency reduces
Auto Feeder: Increasing Throughput and Profitability
For commercial indoor cricket centres, an auto feeder plays a major role in improving efficiency and earnings.
Benefits of Using an Auto Feeder
The Master Digi Bowling Machine with Auto Feeder is why hundreds of indoor cricket centres across India rely on our machines.
Market Leadership You Can Trust
Market leaders in cricket bowling machines
Hundreds of installations across India
Proven reliability & strong support
This leadership is built on real-world adoption and long-term customer success.
Indoor Cricket Business Economics: Low Investment, Fast ROI
One of the biggest attractions of indoor cricket is its strong return on investment.
Investment Advantages
- No land purchase required
- Compact infrastructure
- Minimal staffing
- Easy scalability (add lanes/machines later)
Revenue Advantages
- Hourly or slot-based bookings
- Peak demand: evenings, weekends, holidays
- Corporate bookings & group sessions
- High repeat customer rate
Many operators recover their investment much faster than traditional sports facilities.
Who Are the Customers for Indoor Cricket?
Indoor cricket attracts a wide and stable customer base:
This diversity ensures steady footfall throughout the year.
We Help You Build the Business — Not Just Sell Machines
One key reason many indoor cricket centres succeed is proper guidance at the start.
We actively support new business owners with:
If you are planning to start an indoor cricket centre, you can consult us before investing.
Indoor Cricket: Where Passion Meets Profit
For many entrepreneurs, this is more than a business—it is a way to stay connected to cricket while running a profitable venture.
Planning to Start an Indoor Cricket Business?
- A proven pay-and-play model
- Market-leading bowling machines
- Hundreds of successful installations
- Hands-on consultation support
Indoor cricket remains one of the most promising sports business opportunities in India.
Talk to us — we'll help you start right and grow confidently.