Cricket Equipment Market Report 2026

The cricket equipment market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $1.54 billion in 2025 to $1.65 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth in cricket participation across emerging economies, expansion of domestic and international cricket leagues, increasing youth engagement in sports activities, rising availability of organized training academies, improvements in manufacturing quality standards.

The cricket equipment market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $2.13 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.7%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to growing investments in sports infrastructure development, rising demand for eco-friendly sports equipment, expansion of digital retail platforms, increasing focus on professional-grade training gear, growing influence of global cricket tournaments on consumer demand. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of advanced composite materials, rising demand for performance-optimized protective gear, growing popularity of premium and customized equipment, expansion of online and direct-to-consumer sales channels, enhanced focus on player safety and comfort.

The rise in construction of stadiums and the growth of local sports clubs is expected to drive the expansion of the cricket equipment market going forward. Construction of stadiums and establishment of local sports clubs refers to developing new sports venues and forming community-level clubs that organize regular matches and training for players. The increase in stadium construction is driven by a growing number of businesses engaged in sports stadium development, reflecting higher investments in sports infrastructure. Cricket equipment supports this growth by providing essential gear for players and teams in newly established clubs and community venues, enabling structured participation in the sport. For instance, in January 2024, according to the US Census Bureau, a Washington D.C.-based federal government agency, the number of stadium construction businesses in the United States rose to 3,250 in 2024, up from 3,142 in 2023. Therefore, the rise in construction of stadiums and growth of local sports clubs is driving the expansion of the cricket equipment market.

Key companies operating in the cricket equipment market are focusing on product innovations, such as wearable motion analytics technology, to improve real-time performance tracking and data-driven decision-making in cricket gameplay. Wearable motion analytics technology refers to an advanced system that integrates miniaturized sensors, accelerometers, and artificial intelligence algorithms into wearable or attachable devices to capture, process, and interpret human movement data in real time. For instance, in June 2025, Str8bat, an India-based sports technology company, launched its Elev8 artificial intelligence Smart Sticker, designed for elite and grassroots players alike. The sticker features ultra-lightweight construction, camera-less sensor technology, and customizable designs for personal expression, while delivering artificial intelligence-driven performance insights for coaching and self-analysis. This combines advanced sensor analytics with ease of use, enhancing training effectiveness and overall engagement. Therefore, artificial intelligence-powered smart stickers are accelerating innovation in the cricket equipment market.

In September 2025, Sanspareils Greenlands Private Limited (SG), an India-based manufacturer of cricket bats, protective gear, footwear, and sports equipment, partnered with Salesforce, Inc. to digitize its trade-channel sales operations and dealer-management system across more than 850 dealer locations in India. Through this partnership, Sanspareils Greenlands Private Limited (SG) leverages Salesforce, Inc.’s expertise in artificial intelligence-driven customer relationship management (CRM), service cloud, and agent force artificial intelligence platform. Salesforce, Inc. is a US-based company that provides software solutions.

Major companies operating in the cricket equipment market are Nike Inc., Adidas AG, PUMA SE, ASICS Corporation, MRF Sports Goods, Reebok International Ltd., Stag Global, New Balance Athletics Inc., CA Sports Pvt. Ltd., Kookaburra Sport Pty. Ltd., Grays of Cambridge International Ltd., Sanspareils Greenlands Pvt. Ltd. (SG), BAS Vampire, Delux Sports Company, GM (Gunn & Moore), KIPPAX WILLOW LIMITED, Masuri UK Shop, Salix Cricket Bat Company, Sareen Sports Industries (SS), Spartan Sports Corporation.

Europe was the largest region in the cricket equipment market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the cricket equipment market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the cricket equipment market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The cricket equipment market consists of sales of bats, balls, helmets, gloves and pads. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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