Top 8 most costliest cricket memorabilia

Shane Warne’s cap is the costliest cricket memorabilia.

Sports memorabilia often has a lot of emotional, cultural, and historical value. Cricket is often regarded as a religion in some parts of the world. Hence, it has many devoted followers around the world, which makes memorabilia associated with cricket immensely valuable.

From jerseys worn by iconic players to bats used by legends, cricket artifacts represent the glory of the sport. Many cricket memorabilia often fetch millions during auctions, as they are regarded as treasures by fans. On that note, below are the top eight most costliest cricket memorabilia.

Top 8 most costliest cricket memorabilia

8. Gary Sobers’ 365-run knock bat – Rs. 56.37 lakhs (£ 47,475)

In 1958, West Indies legend Gary Sobers slammed a 365-run knock against Pakistan in a test match. This innings held the record for the highest individual score in test cricket for 36 years. Sobers’ bat from the match was auctioned in 2000 for Rs. 56.37 lakhs (£ 47,475).

7. Gary Sobers’ six-sixes bat – Rs. 64.43 lakhs (£ 54,257)

In 1968, Gary Sobers slammed six sixes in an over in First-Class (FC) cricket against bowler Malcolm Nash. The bat used by Sobers in the match fetched Rs. 64.43 lakhs (£ 54,257) during an auction in 2000. Sobers is often considered as the greatest all-rounder to ever play test cricket.

6. Complete Wisden Almanack Collection – Rs 99.75 lakhs (£ 84,000)

Wisden Cricketers’ Almanack is often termed as the “Bible of Cricket”. A complete set covering its first 144 editions (1864-2007) was sold in 2008 during an auction at a whopping amount of Rs. 99.75 lakhs (£ 84,000). The Almanack reveals the evolution of the game from its early days to the modern era.

5. MS Dhoni’s bat from World Cup 2011 final – Rs. 1.19 crores (£ 100,000)

The bat with which MS Dhoni slammed a six against Sri Lanka to win the final of ICC Cricket World Cup 2011 was auctioned and bought by R K Global Shares & Securities Ltd for Rs. 1.19 crores. At that time, it became the most expensive bat ever sold.

4. Sir Don Bradman’s last tour cap – Rs. 2.02 crores (£ 170,000)

Australian legend Sir Don Bradman played his last test series in England in 1948. His cap from his farewell series is another valuable cricket memorabilia. Bradman’s baggy green was bought in 2003 for Rs. 2.02 crores by a UK-based collector.

3. Sir Don Bradman’s cap from 1946-47 Ashes – Rs. 2.52 crores (A$ 438,500)

The National Museum of Australia recently bought Sir Don Bradman’s cap, which he wore during the 1946-47 Ashes series after the Second World War. Australia won the series 3-0, and their skipper Bradman scored 680 runs in that series. The baggy green cap was bought for Rs. 2.52 crores and is one of the 11 baggy greens of Sir Don Bradman known to exist.

2. Sir Don Bradman’s debut cap (1928) – Rs. 2.59 crores (A$ 450,000)

Sir Don Bradman made his international debut in the 1928-29 series against England. His cap from his debut series was auctioned in 2020 and fetched Rs. 2.59 crores. Bradman is considered the greatest batsman to ever play tests, with his batting average of 99.94.

1. Shane Warne’s Baggy Green – Rs. 5.79 crores (A$1,007,500)

Shane Warne is considered the greatest leg spinner of all time. In 2020, Warne auctioned his Baggy Green cap to raise funds for Australian bushfire appeal. The cap fetched Rs. 5.79 crores at the auction, bought by Commonwealth Bank of Australia. The cap is currently placed in Bradman Museum in Bowral.

(Details updated till 29th August, 2025)

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