Cricket bats are vital in the sport. International cricketers like MS Dhoni, Rohit Sharma and Steve Smith are popular batsmen you might know. They are known for their powerful performances especially on how they knock cricket balls to score huge figures. 

All international batsmen use branded and quality cricket bats to ensure high performance in the field. Some are also known for having their own models of cricket bats after collaborating with a brand such as Chris Gayle and MS Dhoni who partnered with Spartan.

Here are the top 5 most used cricket bats by international players:

1. Kookaburra Kahuna

This model is one of the premium bats by Kookaburra Sport. It is made of top-grade English willow while its handle is made of Sarawak cane. Over the years, there had been new editions of Kookaburra Kahuna that came out and it is one of the brand’s top bestselling bats. Famous batsmen like Moeen Ali, Jos Buttler and Martin Guptill used this bat in the matches they participated. 

2. Gray-Nicolls Viper 

This brand’s bats are known for its quality designs and models. One of their best bats is the Viper because it produces high batting performance. It is made of durable materials and created by Gray-Nicolls’ finest bat craftsmen. David Warner, Alastair Cook and Manish Pandey are the popular cricketers who endorsed Viper. 

3. Reebok Blast

Reebok Blast is one of the widely used bats in the sport. What makes this bat used by a lot of cricketers is that it is lightweight and has a quality ideal for powerful knocks. It is made of Grade 1 English willow with a handle that is made of 9-piece Sarawak cane. Reebok Blast has been endorsed by famous batsmen from the Indian cricket team like MS Dhoni, Yuvraj Singh and Rohit Sharma.

4. SS Gladiator Ton

This bat is made of Super Grade 1 English willow. It has thick edges and a special grip for control. SS Gladiator Ton’s design is stylish, not just because of its stickers but also because of its sweet spot that helps you score good figures. There are famous players who used this bat and helped them contribute huge scores for the team. Some of them are Shikhar Dhawan, Kieron Pollard and Bhuvneshwar Kumar. 

5. GM Icon

GM Icon has a perfect structure, made by English willow. It is ideal for batsmen who make perfect swings because of its increased grip and power that can enhance them to score overs and boundaries. Players like Ross Taylor, Jonathan Trott and Umar Akmal have used this bat.