With how popular cricket is all around the world and especially in India, it is not surprising that cricket bats are one of the most in-demand products in the sporting world. With so many options to choose from, choosing the right bat for you becomes overwhelming. But worry not because we have a list that can help. Here are some of the best cricket bats you can get in India.
- SS Ton: used by famous players like MS Dhoni and Andre Russell, SS English willow cricket bats are some of the best in the game. Willow is a soft and high fibre material used by most bat making companies because of how powerful the bats made from it are. As such, they are a little more pricey than normal. They cost anywhere from 2k to 44k and they weigh anywhere from 1100g to 1250g.
- The Tauro Zing 900: meant for young players over the age of 15, it gives you the best of both worlds in that you can play it with both tennis and cricket balls. It costs 1.5k and weighs between 950g and 1050g.
- SKE new Cricket Bat: made of the local Indian company SKE, this willow bat is also meant for young players over the age of 15. Be it individual practice or a club match, this bat gives you the best it has to offer and weighs at 850g, making it easy to handle. It is also a good investment and lasts a long time. However, be aware of the fact that it cannot be used with hard tennis balls.
- GM Sting Kashmir Willow Bat: made of Kashmire willow, this powerful bat is meant for both practice and professional tournaments, making it one of the best available in the Indian market. It weighs between 1175g and 1300g and costs 2,299 INR.
- BK Xtreme Kashmir Willow Cricket Bat: also made of Kashmire WWillow, this reliable bat is great for beginners because of its simple design and its weight. Even better, the bat comes with a free tennis ball. It costs 1500 INR and 1000g.
- SG RSD Spark Kashmir Willow Cricket Bat: mad of Kashmir willow, this affordable bat is ideal for powerful hitting. Its made for beginner level players and weighs between 1180 and 1250 grams, making it easy to handle. Even more, it is also available in a wide variety of sizes, making it one of the best options out there. It costs 1,549 INR.
It is important to factor in the size of the bat, how long one has been playing cricket and how serious they are about going professional when considering these options. Hope this was of some help!