For most club and school batters in India, the SG Test (about ₹2,800–3,200) is the safest all-round pick: sheep leather palm, TPU shells on the bottom-hand fingers and a long track record. If your budget is under ₹1,500, the SG Super Club or DSC Intense Attitude give you a leather palm for leather-ball nets, while the SG Blaze Lite (around ₹650) is fine for tennis-ball and beginner use only.
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These picks are based on published specs from the brands and Amazon.in listings, plus verified buyer feedback. We have not personally tested these gloves. Prices change often, so check the live price before you buy.
Quick picks: best batting gloves in India by budget
| Gloves | Best for | Palm | Approx. price (Amazon.in, Nov 2026) |
|---|---|---|---|
| SG Blaze Lite | Tennis ball, beginners, kids | Cotton and PVC | ₹600–750 |
| DSC Intense Attitude | Cheapest leather-palm option | Leather | ₹1,000–1,300 |
| SG Super Club | Budget leather-ball nets | Leather | ₹1,100–1,300 |
| DSC Intense Valor | Light, flexible mid-range | Leather | ₹1,700–1,900 |
| SS Ton Gold Edition | Style plus solid padding | Leather (per listing) | ₹2,000–2,300 |
| SS Superlite | Lightweight feel with fibre inserts | Sheep leather | ₹2,200–2,400 |
| SG Test | Best overall for club cricket | Sheep leather | ₹2,800–3,200 |
The 7 best batting gloves, in detail
1. SG Blaze Lite: best under ₹1,000 (tennis ball and beginners)
The Blaze Lite is a basic glove with a cotton and PVC palm, PVC finger rolls with high-density foam padding, and a cotton back and gusset. It comes in adult, youth, junior and smaller junior sizes, which makes it a common first glove for children. With a large number of ratings averaging about 4.1 out of 5, buyers are broadly happy with it for what it is.
What it is not is a hard-ball glove. There are no fibre or TPU inserts listed, so for leather or season-ball cricket move up at least to a leather-palm option below. For tennis-ball play, it pairs well with one of our tennis ball cricket bats.
- Good: cheap, light, wide size range for kids.
- Watch out: not enough protection for a hard ball.
- Price: about ₹600–750 on Amazon.in (Nov 2026). Check price on Amazon.in
2. DSC Intense Attitude: cheapest leather-palm pick
A long-running entry-level glove from DSC that regularly appears in Amazon.in’s batting glove bestsellers, with a few hundred ratings averaging around 4 out of 5. It gives you a leather palm at roughly the price of a cotton-palm glove from other brands. DSC does not publish detailed padding specs for it on the listing we found, so treat it as a practice glove for club nets rather than for quick bowling.
- Good: leather palm at a very low price; well reviewed.
- Watch out: limited published protection details; colours vary.
- Price: about ₹1,000–1,300 on Amazon.in (Nov 2026). Search on Amazon.in
3. SG Super Club: best budget glove for leather-ball nets
The Super Club gets you real hard-ball features at a low price. SG lists a premium leather palm, cotton-filled PVC finger rolls, a TPU shell on the first two fingers of the bottom hand, a sponge-padded spacer mesh back and ventilated fingers with cotton gussets. That TPU shell over the two most-hit fingers is exactly what you want when you start facing season balls.
It is listed for ages 15+ in men’s size. Ratings are fewer than for SG’s older models, so it has less of a track record.
- Good: TPU finger protection and leather palm under ₹1,500.
- Watch out: padding is lighter than SG Test-level gloves.
- Price: about ₹1,100–1,300 on Amazon.in (Nov 2026). Check price on Amazon.in
4. DSC Intense Valor: light and flexible mid-range glove
The Valor focuses on feel. DSC lists multi-flex-point construction for hand movement, a supple leather palm, PVC and low-density foam in the finger rolls, airflow gussets and reinforced protection in the two lead fingers of the bottom hand. With dozens of ratings around 4.1 out of 5, buyers tend to like the light weight and comfort.
Low-density foam is comfortable but absorbs less impact than high-density foam, so it suits batters who play mostly medium pace and spin.
- Good: comfortable, flexible, ventilated.
- Watch out: lighter padding than heavy-duty gloves.
- Price: about ₹1,700–1,900 on Amazon.in (Nov 2026). Check price on Amazon.in
5. SS Ton Gold Edition: style with solid padding
If looks matter to you (and at club level, they often do), the Gold Edition stands out with its white and gold finish. The listing mentions high-density foam, fibre bands in the fingers, an extra leather patch on high-wear areas and a Korean PU outer. It has a decent number of ratings averaging around 4.1 out of 5.
- Good: high-density foam and fibre in fingers at a mid price.
- Watch out: white and gold shows dirt quickly.
- Price: about ₹2,000–2,300 on Amazon.in (Nov 2026). Check price on Amazon.in
6. SS Superlite: light glove with fibre inserts
The Superlite aims for a light, pre-shaped feel without giving up the key protection. SS lists a sheep leather palm, pre-shaped fingers covered in PU/PVC with Plastozote padding, fibre inserts on top of two fingers of the bottom hand, and mesh gussets for airflow. Plastozote is a closed-cell foam widely used in cricket protection for shock absorption.
- Good: sheep leather palm, fibre inserts and light weight.
- Watch out: fewer ratings than SG’s best-sellers.
- Price: about ₹2,200–2,400 on Amazon.in (Nov 2026). Check price on Amazon.in
7. SG Test: best overall for club and school cricket
There is a reason you see SG Test gloves in so many club kit bags. SG lists a premium sheep leather palm with an extra leather patch on hard-wearing areas, cotton-filled PU finger rolls, TPU shells on the first two fingers of the bottom hand, a split thumb, three-piece side bars, a sponge-padded spacer mesh back and nylon gussets for ventilation. On Amazon.in it has close to 200 ratings averaging about 4.3 out of 5, the strongest feedback of any glove here.
SG also sells newer variants such as the Test Classic, Test Pro and Test White on its own store; they build on the same basic design with more protection and higher prices. For most players, the standard Test is the sweet spot.
- Good: proven protection, sheep leather palm, strong buyer feedback.
- Watch out: heavier than lightweight models; colour may vary.
- Price: about ₹2,800–3,200 on Amazon.in (Nov 2026). Check price on Amazon.in
How to choose batting gloves
Match the glove to the ball you play with
This is the most important decision. For tennis-ball and taped-ball cricket, a cotton or PVC palm glove is plenty. For leather or season-ball cricket, look for a leather palm and, at minimum, a hard insert (TPU or fibre) over the first two fingers of the bottom hand. Those two fingers take most of the blows.
Pick the right size
Brands usually sell gloves in Junior or Boys, Youth, Small Adult and Adult or Men’s sizes. Fingers should reach the ends without being squashed, and you should be able to close your hand around a bat handle comfortably. Many teenagers fall between Youth and Small Adult, so check each brand’s size chart rather than going by age alone.
Right-handed or left-handed
Batting gloves are made in RH and LH versions because the two hands are protected differently, with extra side-bar and thumb protection placed where the ball is more likely to hit. Always choose the orientation that matches how you bat.
Sausage, split-finger or block design
Traditional sausage-finger gloves give the most padding; split-finger and block designs flex more and feel lighter. Beginners usually do better with the extra padding, while experienced batters may prefer the feel of a lighter glove.
Ventilation and inner gloves
Indian summers are hard on gloves. Mesh gussets and a spacer mesh back help, and a pair of cotton inner gloves (a few hundred rupees) soaks up sweat and makes your main gloves last much longer. Dry your gloves in the shade after every session, never in direct sun. Good kit habits also apply to your bat; see our guide on knocking in a cricket bat.
Buying for your whole kit
If you are kitting out a child from scratch, a junior kit may work out cheaper than buying gloves, pads and a bat separately. See our guide to the best cricket kits for kids, and if you are upgrading your bat too, our best cricket bats under ₹5,000.
FAQ
Which batting gloves are best for leather-ball cricket on a budget?
The SG Super Club is the best-specified option under about ₹1,500 because it pairs a leather palm with a TPU shell on the two most-exposed fingers. If you can stretch to around ₹3,000, the SG Test offers noticeably more protection.
How long do batting gloves last?
It depends on how often you play and how you look after them. For a club player who nets two or three times a week, a good pair often lasts a season or two before the palm wears thin. Using inner gloves and drying the gloves properly after every session can extend that a lot.
Can I use tennis ball gloves for a leather ball?
No. Cotton or PVC palm gloves without hard inserts are not built for the impact of a leather or season ball. Use a glove with a leather palm and finger protection for hard-ball cricket.
What does ‘RH’ mean on batting gloves?
RH means right-handed batter, and LH means left-handed batter. The padding is arranged differently for each, so choose the one that matches your stance.
