TOP 10 Best BATS 2020 all the season’s bats have arrived, and we’ve gone through our fantastic range to select what we believe are the standout bats of the summer.
#10 — MRF RUN MACHINE
You can’t have a list of top bats without an entry from MRF. The Run Machine sports the exceptional quality and iconic red labels that MRF is best known for. A Virat Kohli model, the Run Machine comes in a full shape with a terrific, powerful punch — a must-see for any serious MRF fan.
- Price: $500 AUD
- Grade: Grade 2 English Willow
- Weight: 2.8 – 2.10 lbs.
- Handle: Round
- Sweet Spot: Mid-to-low
#9 — MASURI TON T-LINE
A brand new entry into the cricket bat market by famous helmet maker Masuri, the T-Line is one of four new bats they’ve released this season in partnership with renowned Indian batmakers Sareen Sports. Made from the top 4.5% of global English Willow, the T-Line is a full, classic shape with plenty of power, and the quality at this price range offers fantastic value.
- Price: $600 AUD
- Grade: Top 4.5% Global English Willow
- Weight: 2.8 – 2.10 lbs.
- Handle: Oval
- Sweet Spot: Mid
#8 — KOOKABURRA FEVER PRO 2020
This unconventional bat might surprise you, but it packs a powerful punch that isn’t to be overlooked. With a slightly shorter blade and longer handle, and at an incredible value under $400, the only thing lighter than the Fever Pro 2000’s pick-up is its price tag.
- Price: $375 AUD
- Grade: Grade 3 English Willow
- Weight: 2.7 – 2.10 lbs.
- Handle: Oval
- Sweet Spot: Mid-to-high
#7 — SG PLAYERS EDITION
At long last, we welcome the highly sought after SG brand to our range this season, and it has been well worth the wait. The Players Edition offers exceptional punch in a full players shape — it’s so good, in fact, that we’ve already had to order more of them. And what’s even better? You can take home this top-end bat for under $600.
- Price: $575 AUD
- Grade: Grade 1 English Willow
- Weight: 2.8 – 2.10 lbs.
- Handle: Round
- Sweet Spot: Mid
#6 — NEW BALANCE DC 1080 PLAYERS EDITION
We can’t promise that you’ll hit sixes just like Steve Smith, but you can definitely have a bat just like his. The New Balance DC 1080 Players Edition is modeled after the exact bats that Smithy used to dominate in the recent Ashes series — full, balanced and powerful — and as you’d expect from an elite bat like this one, exceptional quality carries a price to match.
- Price: $1,100 AUD
- Grade: Selected Grade 1 English Willow
- Weight: 2.8 – 2.10 lbs.
- Handle: Semi-oval
- Sweet Spot: Mid-to-low
#5 — GRAY-NICOLLS GIANT
If willow was sold by the pound, this bat would an unbeatable deal — and in many ways it still is! The aptly named Giant is an absolute unit. Huge, fat, meaty — any word you can think of to describe a beefy powerhouse weapon of a cricket bat — this thing is it. Just be sure you’re a regular at the gym — you’ll need all the muscle you can muster to wield this massive monster.
- Price: $275 AUD
- Grade: Grade 3 English Willow
- Weight: 3+ lbs.
- Handle: Round
- Sweet Spot: Mid-to-low
#4 — KINGSPORT DEADLY
A cricket bat that lives up to its name, the Deadly is built to kill the opposition. We brought the Deadly into 2022 in a slightly lower grade of willow to make its power profile more affordable, and it’s proven to be a huge success. The punch out of these bats has surprisingly improved from last season’s models, scoring it high points in quality and value — and with Aboriginal-inspired graphics, newly redesigned in collaboration with superstar Ash Gardner, it comfortably earns its spot on our list.
- Price: $450 AUD
- Grade: Grade 2 English Willow
- Weight: 2.8 – 2.10 lbs.
- Handle: Round
- Sweet Spot: Mid-to-high
#3 — KOOKABURRA GHOST PRO 1500
The Ghost is one of Kookaburra’s most popular models, and for good reason. A bat of this quality for under $300 is unheard of. This powerful full shape is beautifully crafted and looks even better with its iconic all-white stickers. You’ll be hard-pressed to find the same power and punch for the price in any other bat, especially with this much style.
- Price: $275 AUD
- Grade: Grade 3 English Willow
- Weight: 2.8 – 2.10 lbs.
- Handle: Oval
- Sweet Spot: Mid
#2 — GUNN & MOORE DIAMOND BEN STOKES PLAYER EDITION
Cricket bats rarely come as exceptional as this model. Crafted exactly to the precise specifications of the dynamic Ben Stokes, this aggressive power model is made for elite batsmen — from the finest, most pristine Grade 1 English Willow that Gunn & Moore has to offer. And like any elite model, it commands an elite price.
- Price: $1,195 AUD
- Grade: Selected Grade 1+ English Willow
- Weight: 2.10 – 2.11 lbs.
- Handle: Oval
- Sweet Spot: Mid
#1 — KOOKABURRA SHADOW PRO 2020
The perfect balance of power, performance, price and prestige, this full players shape offers competitive, well-balanced power — and from the best Grade 2 willow we’ve seen in a while, so you get it at a superb value. TOP 10 Best BATS 2020 Plus, we’ve hand-picked our bats in person from Kookaburra at the factory level, so our selection of bats is second-to-none. The Shadow Pro 2000 ticks every single box you should be looking for in a fantastic cricket bat, so it secures our #1 pick for the season. TOP 10 Best BATS 2020
- Price: $575 AUD
- Grade: Selected Grade 2 English Willow
- Weight: 2.8 – 2.10 lbs.
- Handle: Semi-oval
- Sweet Spot: Mid-to-low
(Note: This list is our subjective opinion of the Top 10 Cricket Bats for the 2020 season and was only created as a guide to help your buying decision.)
