In cricket ball, there are two important things to consider:-
- one is its manufacturing in which "one hemisphere is rotated by 90 degrees with respect to the other" and it is universal for all
- the second one is stitching and it varies from manufacturer to manufacturer.
The home advantage is very obvious for all teams, but choosing a particular brand of the ball to be used in the play is also important and you have highlighted very good points in that regard.
Stitching and seam is more evident on the Duke which helps with the swing and seam movement off the pitch. There is the durability factor as well which is why the Kookaburra is used in countries that have harder more abrasive pitches. I know India uses the SG ball, but have no idea as I have never played with it.