Complete Cricket Kit by Budget: Starter, Junior & Club Player Bundles (2026)

The short answer: for a junior starting hard-ball or hard-tennis-ball cricket, the Shrey Star Junior Full Cricket Kit Set ($189.99–$199.99, sizes 3–6) is the best in-stock bundle — it's the only one that includes a helmet. For ages 3–8 trying the sport, the SG My First Kits run $79.99–$94.99. Adult pre-packed kits are currently between restocks, so for adults and committed club juniors we price out a build-your-own bundle below, item by item, from live inventory. Every product on this page was in stock on October 17, 2026.

Quick Picks: In Stock Now

• Shrey Star Junior / Youth Full Kit — $189.99 (sizes 3–4), $199.99 (sizes 5–6). Kashmir willow bat, pads, gloves, thigh and elbow guards, abdo guard, socks, a small-size helmet, and the kit bag. The most complete junior bundle we stock.
• SS Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Junior / Youth Full Kit — $209.99 (size 4 in stock). KW bat, bag, gloves, pads, thigh, elbow and abdo guards. No helmet included — budget one separately for hard-ball play.
• SG My First Cricket Kit, Size 2 (Ages 6–8) — $94.99. Soft-tennis-ball starter set: Size 2 bat, soft ball, gloves, pads, backpack. Not for leather-ball cricket.
• SG My First Cricket Kit, Size 1 (Ages 3–5) — $79.99. Same soft-ball format for the youngest starters.
• DSC Panther Junior Plastic Set — $44.99, or the SS Plastic Cricket Set Junior — $29.99. Backyard bat-stumps-ball sets for pure play.

Tier 1: Under $100 — The Starter Kit (Ages 3–8)

For kids trying the sport, soft-ball sets are the right call — and the honest fine print matters: the SG My First Kit for ages 3–5 ($79.99) and the Size 2 version for ages 6–8 ($94.99) each pack a correctly sized bat, a soft tennis ball, batting gloves, foam-filled pads and a padded backpack. They are built strictly for soft-ball play — the listing says so, and using a leather ball will damage the bat. There is no helmet in the box, which is fine at this level because nobody should be bowling a hard ball at a 6-year-old anyway.

For driveway and park games with the whole family, the DSC Panther plastic set ($44.99) and SS plastic junior set ($29.99) include stumps — the thing every backyard game is otherwise missing.

Tier 2: $100–$250 — The Real Junior Kit

This is where a child moves from trying cricket to playing it. Two pre-packed kits are in stock:

• Shrey Star Junior / Youth Full Kit — $189.99–$199.99, bat sizes 3 through 6. Includes the Star Kashmir willow bat, batting pads, batting gloves, thigh guard, elbow guard, abdo guard, cricket socks, a size-small helmet and the kit bag. A chest guard is the one thing not included. Helmet in the box is why this is our default recommendation — from Shrey, a company whose main business is helmets.
• SS Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Junior / Youth Full Kit — $209.99, size 4 in stock. KW bat, kit bag, gloves, pads, thigh guard, elbow guard, abdo guard. SS pitches it for hard-tennis-ball cricket and recommends stepping up to English willow for leather-ball play; it does not include a helmet or chest guard.

Both kits ship right-handed; for a left-handed batter, call or WhatsApp us and we'll build the LH equivalent from open stock. If your child already faces leather-ball bowling, pair either kit's protective set with a junior English willow bat — our junior English willow guide covers the in-stock options from $74.99.

Tier 3: $250–$500 — Build Your Own Club Kit

Pre-packed adult kits (Shrey Star Adult, MRF Champ, SS SKY) are out of stock right now, and at this budget building your own beats a pre-pack anyway — you pick each piece. Here's a real build for a committed junior, every item in stock with live pricing:

Total as picked: roughly $385–$470 depending on choices — a kit that genuinely covers club cricket, with a bat that can score runs instead of just defending. Adults building a full kit follow the same template with adult sizes; start the bat decision at our English willow bat guide, and call us to bundle — we'll quote our best combined price on an in-stock build and confirm LH/RH on every piece.

What You Get at Each Tier

What to Upgrade First as Your Child Progresses

1. Bat. Kashmir willow to English willow is the single biggest performance jump in cricket — better rebound, lighter pickup, more rewarding feedback on clean contact. In-stock junior EW starts at $74.99 with the Raydn Thunder SKY-profile junior bat.
2. Helmet. If the kit didn't include one, this comes before anything else the first time your child faces a hard ball. The Forma RP 17 Junior ($54.99) is the in-stock steel-grille option.
3. Gloves. Kit gloves are the first thing to wear out and the first place better foam is felt — $40–$55 buys a real upgrade.
4. Pads. Upgrade when your child moves up an age group or outgrows the kit pads; the MoonWalkr 2.0 ($89.99) is the lightweight modern option in deep stock.

FAQ

Q: Should I buy a pre-packed kit or build my own?
Under $250, pre-packed wins — the bundle price beats buying the Shrey Star kit's nine items separately. Above $250, build your own: you'll put the extra money into the bat and helmet, where it matters, instead of into padding out a box.

Q: What's actually in a full kit — and what's missing?
Read the listing's include list, because it varies. The Shrey Star kit includes a helmet; the SS Sooryavanshi kit doesn't. Neither includes a chest guard, and no kit here includes a leather ball or spiked shoes. Budget $10 for an abdo guard if the kit lacks one — it's the cheapest essential in cricket.

Q: Are these kits available for left-handed players?
The pre-packed kits ship right-handed. For a leftie, contact us — we'll assemble the LH equivalent from open stock at a comparable bundle price. Pads and abdo guards are mostly ambidextrous; gloves and some pads are the handed pieces.

Q: Can my child use the SG My First Kit for hard-ball cricket?
No — SG designed it strictly for soft tennis-ball play, and the listing is explicit that a leather ball can damage the bat and outmatches the foam protection. When your child moves to hard ball, step up to the Shrey Star kit and a proper helmet.

Q: Is Kashmir willow really that much worse than English willow?
It's harder and denser, so it doesn't produce the same rebound — but for a beginner learning to middle the ball it's exactly right, and it shrugs off abuse that would crack English willow. Upgrade to EW once your child faces proper bowling regularly.

Q: What happens when my child outgrows the kit?
Expect a bat size change every 12–18 months under age 12; pads and gloves last 2–3 seasons. Buy the size that fits now, not one to grow into — an oversized bat teaches bad habits immediately. Our parent's equipment guide has the full sizing chart.

Related Guides

• The Parent's Guide to Junior English Willow Bats
• Children's Cricket Bats & Junior Equipment: The US Parent's Guide
• New to Cricket? Exactly What to Buy First

Get It Sized Right

Every kit and component above ships from Edison, NJ, with free US shipping over $100 and 7-day returns. If you're local, bring your child to the store (37 Meridian Rd — Mon–Sat 11AM–9PM, Sun 11AM–8PM): they can pick up the bats and feel the weight difference, and we'll size the whole kit in person. Buying an English willow bat with the kit? We knock bats in at the store so it's match-ready.