Best Cricket Equipment
A cricket bat has to suit your height, strength and the surfaces you play on - weight and willow grade change pickup and power, and a heavy bat you cannot swing is slower, not stronger. Protective gear is not optional. This guide covers bats, balls, pads, gloves, helmets and shoes.
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Best Cricket Bats
Cosco Scorer Kashmir Willow (beginner)
Cosco
₹500–₹900
Ultra-budget Kashmir willow bat for recreational and gully cricket.
SG Opener LE Kashmir Willow (beginner)
SG (Sanspareils Greenlands)
₹1,500–₹3,000
Affordable Kashmir willow bat from trusted Indian brand SG.
SS Kashur Kashmir Willow (beginner)
SS (Sareen Sports)
₹1,200–₹2,200
Quality Kashmir willow bat from SS. Oil-finished for better durability.
SG RSD Select English Willow (intermediate)
SG
₹5,000–₹8,000
Entry-level English willow bat. Good pickup and decent power for club cricket.
SS Ton Player Edition English Willow (intermediate)
SS
₹8,000–₹14,000
Mid-range English willow from SS. Thick edges and powerful stroke-making.
MRF Genius Grand Edition (intermediate)
MRF
₹10,000–₹18,000
Virat Kohli's brand. Premium English willow with generous sweet spot.
SG HP 33 English Willow (advanced)
SG
₹18,000–₹30,000
Premium Grade 1 English willow. Match-ready bat for serious cricketers.
Kookaburra Kahuna Pro 1000 (advanced)
Kookaburra
₹25,000–₹40,000
International-grade premium bat. Huge profile with massive edges for powerful hitting.
GM Diamond 808 DXM English Willow (intermediate)
GM (Gunn & Moore)
₹9,000–₹14,000
GM's flagship DXM-pressed Grade 3 EW with the popular Diamond profile. Big edges and a mid sweet spot.
GM Icon DXM 808 English Willow (advanced)
GM (Gunn & Moore)
₹15,000–₹22,000
Grade 2 EW with GM's iconic Icon profile. Balanced pickup and great all-round stroke play.
Gray-Nicolls Kronus 1000 English Willow (advanced)
Gray-Nicolls
₹22,000–₹32,000
Premium Grade 1 EW from Gray-Nicolls' iconic Kronus range. Clean grains, thick edges, mid sweet spot.
Kookaburra Ghost Pro 2.0 English Willow (advanced)
Kookaburra
₹32,000–₹45,000
Kookaburra's pro-grade Ghost profile with massive edges. Used by international batters.
SG Cobra Xtreme English Willow (intermediate)
SG
₹7,500–₹12,000
SG's Cobra Xtreme Grade 3 EW. Thick edges, mid profile, great for club cricket.
DSC Spliit 55 Kashmir Willow (beginner)
DSC
₹1,800–₹3,000
DSC's popular Spliit 55 Kashmir willow. Great pickup and value for school cricket.
Best Cricket Balls
Cosco Tuff Tennis Cricket Ball (Pack of 6) (beginner)
Cosco
₹150–₹300
India's favourite gully cricket ball. Heavy weight for realistic swing.
SG Club Practice Ball (beginner)
SG
₹300–₹600
Machine-stitched leather practice ball. Good for net sessions.
SS Incredi Ball (Pack of 3) (beginner)
SS
₹250–₹500
PVC training ball with cork core. Safer for indoor practice.
SG Test Match Ball (intermediate)
SG
₹800–₹1,500
Official SG Test ball used in Indian domestic cricket. Hand-stitched seam.
Kookaburra Turf Match Ball (advanced)
Kookaburra
₹1,500–₹2,500
International-grade match ball. Used in ICC white-ball tournaments.
Dukes Match Ball (advanced)
Dukes
₹2,000–₹3,500
English match ball with prominent seam. Used in English and WTC cricket.
Kookaburra Regulation Test Red Leather Ball (advanced)
Kookaburra
₹1,600–₹2,600
Kookaburra's classic red leather Test ball. 4-piece hand-stitched quarter cover for 80-over durability.
SG Club Leather Ball (intermediate)
SG
₹500–₹900
SG Club alum-tanned red leather ball. Popular Indian club and practice ball.
Kookaburra Pink Pace Day-Night Ball (advanced)
Kookaburra
₹2,200–₹3,200
Kookaburra's pink-ball specialist for day-night Tests. Extra lacquer for night visibility.
Best Cricket Batting Pads
Cosco Test Batting Pads (beginner)
Cosco
₹400–₹800
Budget batting pads for recreational cricket. Basic protection.
SG Campus Batting Pads (beginner)
SG
₹800–₹1,500
Good value beginner pads from SG. Decent protection for club cricket.
SS Test Opener Batting Pads (intermediate)
SS
₹2,000–₹3,500
Mid-range SS pads with triple density foam. Good for regular club matches.
SG Hilite Batting Pads (intermediate)
SG
₹3,000–₹5,000
Premium SG pads. Lightweight with excellent protection for competitive play.
SG Test Pro Batting Pads (advanced)
SG
₹5,000–₹8,000
International-quality batting pads. Used by Ranji and IPL players.
GM Diamond Batting Pads (advanced)
GM (Gunn & Moore)
₹5,500–₹9,000
GM Diamond range top-tier batting pads. HDF + PE foam with cane rods for premier league cricket.
Gray-Nicolls Legend Batting Pads (intermediate)
Gray-Nicolls
₹3,500–₹5,500
Gray-Nicolls Legend series pads with bolstered knee roll. Comfortable and protective for club cricket.
Best Cricket Gloves
Cosco Club Batting Gloves (beginner)
Cosco
₹300–₹600
Budget batting gloves for recreational cricket.
SG Campus Batting Gloves (beginner)
SG
₹600–₹1,200
Entry-level SG batting gloves. Good protection for beginners.
SS Test Pro Batting Gloves (intermediate)
SS
₹1,500–₹3,000
Quality mid-range batting gloves. Good grip and protection.
SG Hilite Batting Gloves (intermediate)
SG
₹2,000–₹4,000
Premium SG gloves with triple protection. Excellent feel and grip.
SG HP 33 Batting Gloves (advanced)
SG
₹3,500–₹6,000
International-quality batting gloves. Premium protection and feel.
GM Diamond 808 Batting Gloves (advanced)
GM (Gunn & Moore)
₹4,500–₹7,500
GM's premium Diamond 808 batting gloves with Pittards palm and dual-density HDF finger rolls.
Adidas XT Soul Batting Gloves (intermediate)
Adidas Cricket
₹2,500–₹4,200
Adidas XT Soul batting gloves with cabretta palm. Lightweight and comfortable for serious club play.
Best Cricket Helmets
Cosco Test Cricket Helmet (beginner)
Cosco
₹800–₹1,500
Budget cricket helmet for recreational play. Basic protection.
SG Aeroshield 2.0 (beginner)
SG
₹1,500–₹2,800
Good value cricket helmet from SG. Dual density foam for better protection.
SS Elite Cricket Helmet (intermediate)
SS
₹2,500–₹4,000
Mid-range helmet with neck guard. Good for competitive club cricket.
SG Aero-Select Helmet (intermediate)
SG
₹3,500–₹5,500
Premium SG helmet with ventilation. Lightweight and comfortable.
Masuri VS Test Steel (advanced)
Masuri
₹6,000–₹10,000
International-grade helmet. Used by many international cricketers.
Shrey Masterclass Air 2.0 Titanium (advanced)
Shrey
₹8,000–₹14,000
Top-tier cricket helmet. Titanium grill with excellent ventilation and protection.
Masuri E-Line Titanium Cricket Helmet (advanced)
Masuri
₹14,000–₹22,000
Masuri's flagship E-Line with titanium grill. British Standard certified, used by international pros.
Best Cricket Shoes
Nivia Caribbean Cricket Shoes (beginner)
Nivia
₹800–₹1,500
Budget Indian brand cricket shoes. Rubber studs for basic grip.
SG Steadler 5.0 Cricket Shoes (beginner)
SG
₹1,200–₹2,200
Entry-level SG cricket shoes. Durable and affordable for club cricket.
SS Josh Cricket Shoes (intermediate)
SS
₹2,500–₹4,000
Metal spike shoes for proper grass wickets. Good grip and comfort.
SG Hilite 5.0 Cricket Shoes (intermediate)
SG
₹3,500–₹5,500
Premium SG cricket shoes with full spikes. Excellent for competitive cricket.
Asics Gel-Peake Cricket Shoes (advanced)
Asics
₹6,000–₹10,000
International-quality cricket shoes with Gel cushioning. Used by IPL players.
New Balance CK4040 Cricket Shoes (advanced)
New Balance
₹8,000–₹14,000
Steve Smith's choice. Premium lightweight cricket shoe with excellent cushioning.
Puma Future 1 Limited Edition Cricket Shoes (advanced)
Puma
₹12,000–₹18,000
Puma's flagship Future 1 cricket shoe with NITRO cushioning and PWRTAPE upper. Worn by top international cricketers.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I choose the right cricket bat weight?
Pick the heaviest bat you can still swing fast and control through a full session - pickup matters more than raw weight. The bats below are grouped by level to help you match it.
What protective gear do I actually need?
At minimum a helmet, pads, batting gloves and an abdominal guard for batting. The pads, gloves and helmets sections cover trusted options.
English willow or Kashmir willow?
English willow performs better and costs more; Kashmir willow is durable and affordable for beginners and casual play. Both appear in the bats section.