Many cricketers are closely associated with specific bat brands, elevating their iconic status. From Sachin Tendulkar’s legendary MRF bat to MS Dhoni’s Reebok bat that secured India’s 2011 ODI World Cup victory, these bats have become highly valued collectibles. Discover the world’s most expensive cricket bats in the following listicle.
10. Chris Gayle 2012 T20I World Cup Bat
Former West Indies cricketer Chris Gayle played a crucial role in the team’s maiden T20I World Cup victory in 2012, scoring 222 runs across seven matches. The Spartan bat he used was later auctioned in 2021, fetching ₹40 lakhs.
9. AB de Villiers 2015 Century Bat
Former South African cricketer AB de Villiers, known for his innovative shots and aggressive ODI batting, set the record for the fastest century off 31 balls against the West Indies in 2015. The Kookaburra bat he used in that match was later auctioned for ₹45 lakhs, underscoring his legendary career.
8. Kumar Sangakkara 2014 T20 World Cup Bat
Sri Lankan cricket legend Kumar Sangakkara played a key role in Sri Lanka’s 2014 T20 World Cup victory, scoring an unbeaten 52 in the final against India. The Kookaburra bat he used for this iconic innings was later auctioned for ₹50 lakhs.
7. Steve Smith 2015 Ashes Century Bat
Australia’s Steve Smith, hailed as one of the finest modern-day Test cricketers, delivered a stellar performance in the 2015 Ashes series, leading with 508 runs at an average of 56.44, including a memorable double century at Lord’s. The Kookaburra bat he used during the series was later auctioned for ₹60 lakhs, highlighting its value and his exceptional achievements.
6. Virat Kohli 2018 Test Century Bat
Virat Kohli, a cricketing icon, dominated Test cricket in 2018, scoring 1,322 runs at an average of 55.03. His MRF-sponsored bat from that period was auctioned in December 2021 for ₹75 lakhs (approximately $750K USD), underscoring its value and his illustrious career.
5. Brian Lara 1994 Century Bat
In 1994, Brian Lara made cricket history with an unbeaten 400 runs in a Test match against England in Antigua, using a renowned English willow bat. This bat later fetched ₹80 lakhs (about $1.2 million) in a December 2021 auction, commemorating Lara’s monumental achievement.
4. Sachin Tendulkar 2003 World Cup Bat
In the 2003 Cricket World Cup in South Africa, Sachin Tendulkar shone as a standout, scoring 673 runs with unforgettable innings like his 98 against Pakistan. His MRF and Adidas bats from that tournament were auctioned in December 2021 for ₹1 crore (around $1 million USD), reflecting his legendary status.
3. Gary Sobers 1968 Bat
In August 1968, former West Indies cricketer Sir Garfield Sobers made history as the first to hit six sixes in an over in first-class cricket. His Gray Nicolls bat from that iconic year was auctioned in December 2021 for ₹1.2 crore (around $1.6 million USD).
2. MS Dhoni 2011 World Cup six Hitting Bat
In the 2011 ODI World Cup final, MS Dhoni’s iconic six off Nuwan Kulasekara ended India’s 28-year title drought. The Reebok bat he used for this memorable shot was auctioned in December 2021 for ₹1.5 crore (around $2 million USD), symbolizing its immense historic value.
1. Donald Bradman 1934 Ashes Series Bat
Sir Donald Bradman, regarded as one of cricket’s greatest, demonstrated his legendary skill in the 1934 Ashes series, amassing 758 runs at an average of 94.75. His Kookaburra bat from that series was auctioned in December 2021 for ₹1.9 crore (around $2.5 million USD) and is now displayed at the Bradman Museum in Bowral, Australia.
| SL.NO. | Most Expensive Cricket Bats | Price |
| 1 | Donald Bradman’s 1934 Ashes Bat | 1,90,00,000 |
| 2 | MS Dhoni 2011 World Cup Final Bat | 1,50,00,000 |
| 3 | Gary Sobers 1968 Bat | 1,20,00,000 |
| 4 | Sachin Tendulkar 2003 World Cup Bat | 1,00,00,000 |
| 5 | Brian Lara 1994 Century Bat | 80,00,000 |
| 6 | Virat Kohli 2018 Test Century Bat | 75,00,000 |
| 7 | Steve Smith 2015 Ashes Century Bat | 60,00,000 |
| 8 | Kumar Sangakkara 2014 World Cup Bat | 50,00,000 |
| 9 | AB de Villiers 2015 ODI Century Bat | 45,00,000 |
| 10 | Chris Gayle 2012 T20 World Cup Bat | 40,00,000 |