Priyanka Tiwari
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Top 10 Most Expensive Cricket Bats in the World: Cricket is a batsman’s sport and with T20 cricket, it has become more thrilling than ever. With modern cricket, comes modern batting techniques and advancement in the technology of cricket bats. Today, batsmen clear the boundaries with ease, hitting more sixes than fours in a match. However, it’s not just about picking any bat. Many elements such as the weight of the bat and the build of the bat will determine how well a player performs.
Most cricketers use standard bats, but some iconic bats have awed fans with their legendary status, being part of unforgettable moments. These world’s famous bats have astonishingly sold for centuries. Their historical worth and sentimental value make them extremely pricey during auctions.
Some bats become priceless because of the players wielding them and the history that they carry. Over the years, these bats have fetched jaw-dropping amounts due to their pricey deals which dubbed them some of the world’s most expensive. Lets looks at the top 10 Credit Bats ever sold.
1. Rs 1.9 Crore for the Bat of Sir Donald Bradman from the 1934 Ashes Series
The fabulous cricket bat that Sir Donald Bradman used during the 1934 Ashes series remains the most expensive bat in the world. This is the bat with which I scored 304 at Leeds and 244 at The Oval against England, in 1934. It was sold in auction in 2021 for an astounding amount of Rs. 1.9 crore. This emblematic bat is now at display in the Bradman Museum located in Bowral.
2. Rs 1.5 Crore for MS Dhoni’s Bat from the 2011 World Cup Final
Captain cool MS Dhoni used this bat in the finale of the World Cup held in 2011 where he amazed the crowds with a stunning six and unfolded the victory for India. It was later auctioned for Rs 1.5 crore or approximately $150,000, which makes it one of the most expensive international sports bats in the world.
3. Rs 1.2 Crore for Garey Sobers’ Bat from 1968.
This bat was used by Sir Garfield sobers, one of the great all rounders of cricket, during his 1968 performances and remains as one of his historic bats. This is the bat that set the world record during an auction in the early 2000’s forRs 1.2 crore.
4. Sachin Tendulkar’s 2003 World Cup Bat – 1 Crore
In the 2003 World Cup, the “Master Blaster” sachin Tendulkar proved his dominance yet again as he ended as the highest run scorer in the competition. The bat he used during the tournament was made using the best quality English willow and was sold off for 1 crore rupees in an auction in December of 2021.
5. Brian Kara’s 1994 Century Bat – 80 Lakhs
Brian Liara’s 375 run innings against england back in 1994 is still regarded as one of the defining moments in the epic sport of cricket. The bat which allowed him to set the record is estimated to be over 80 Lakhs, equivalent to more than 1.2 million dollars and was also sold off in an auction with the same date of December 2021.
6. Virat Kohli’s 2018 Test Century Bat – 75 Lakhs
Virat Kohli, the king of this cricket, set another record hiting the 1322 runs in the test series with England during 2018 using this bat. The bat endorsed by MRF was sold in an auction for 75 lakhs, roughly costing 750 thousand dollars which makes it one of the most expensive bats in the entire world.
7. Steve Smith's 2015 Ashes Stenry Bat – 60 Lakhs
From Australia, Steve Smith used this bat during the Ashes series for the year of 2015. smith scored a total of 408 runs shelling out a double century in there. The bat was sold for 60 lakhs, around 85000 dollars, making it by far one of the most expensive bats ever.
8. Kumar Sangakkara’s T20 World Cup Bat from 2014 – Rs 50 Lakhs
Kumar Sangakkara scored 52* in the 2014 T20 World Cup final match which helped him win the match. The Kookaburra bat he used during that innings was sold for Rs 50 lakh (approximately $70,000).
9. AB de Villiers’ 2015 Saga Bat – Rs 45 Lakhs
AB de Villiers scored his fastest century off 31 balls against the West Indies in 2015. A bat used during this match was sold for Rs 45 lakh which is approximately $65,000.
10. Chris Gayle’s 2012 T20 World Cup Bat – Rs 40 Lakhs
Chris Gayle of the West Indies made 222 runs in 7 matches during the 2012 T20 World Cup. His bat went on sale for 40 lakhs later on which is approximately $60,000.
The most renowned and costly pieces of equipment on the sporting grounds, are not merely instruments; they represent glory and triumph of the sport. Each hold their own stories within them, be it M S Dhoni’s World Cup Winning willow or Bradman’s 1934 Ashes bat. Collectors and fans value their asset, be it Kohli, Tendulkar or Lara, each bat possesses unforgettable memories.
As a fan of cricket, which one of these iconic cricket bats would you love to pursue? We would like to hear from you!
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