{"product_id":"village-cricket-bat","title":"Village Cricket Bat","description":"\u003cp class=\"multicolumn-card__title h4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA fantastic gift for cricket lovers. Quality adult cricket bat designed for village, club and recreational players.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"multicolumn-card__title h4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect Weight, Every Time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"multicolumn-card__text rich-text__text rte text-base\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe’ve nailed the balance with a lightweight that’s easy to handle, whether you’re nudging singles or smashing sixes. No need to agonize over custom specs – it’s a bat that just feels right, straight out of the box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"multicolumn-card__title h4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuality Without the Fuss\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"multicolumn-card__text rich-text__text rte text-base\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe believe in keeping things simple. One shape, one style – no over-complication, just a dependable bat that’s ready to play. Affordable, durable, and endorsed by real village cricketers who know what matters most.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"multicolumn-card__title h4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for UK wickets\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"multicolumn-card__text rich-text__text rte text-base\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe low middle is perfect for typical British conditions, giving you the edge on low-bouncing pitches. With a free toe guard and full face anti-scuff sheet, this bat helps you keep the scoreboard ticking, even on tricky tracks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✔️ Ready to play\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✔️ Lightweight: 2lb 9oz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✔️ Simplicity – one shape \u0026amp; style\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✔️ Low middle + balanced pickup\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✔️ Semi-oval handle + thick edges\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✔️ FREE bat case, toe guard \u0026amp; anti-scuff sheet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe plain bat has no branding, and comes in the same concept as our original Village Cricket Bat. It’s a light\/mid-weight cricket bat that if you middle it, it flies. It even comes ready to play so you don’t need to worry (or pay more) for that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreated by village cricketers to get more people playing the sport as well as saving you money. Have a beer on us!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ‘no sticker’ version of our classic Village Cricket Bat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔️ Ready to play plain bat\u003cbr\u003e✔️ Lightweight: 2lb 9oz\u003cbr\u003e✔️ Simplicity - one shape \u0026amp; style\u003cbr\u003e✔️ Low middle + balanced pickup\u003cbr\u003e✔️ Semi-oval handle + thick edges\u003cbr\u003e✔️ FREE bat case\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFAQ\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need to knock it in?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNot at all. We’ve done it for you, don’t spend hours of your life annoying everyone banging your bat with a mallet to knock it in. Or worse, pay over the odds for other brands to do it for you.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere is the bat made?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll of our bats are created India. Made from the Salix Alba willow grown in the Kashmir region of India. Similar to that of what Sachin Tendulkar used during his early career.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is the bat so affordable?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are a few ways we are able to keep the price down for you:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe bat is sourced directly from the manufacturer, cutting out any middlemen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn each size, we only offer 1 design, style and weight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeeping it simple, we don’t sponsor professional players adding unnecessary costs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does ready to play mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReady to play means that our bats are pre-knocked in at factory by a machine. So your new bat is essentially ready to take straight into action without hours of knocking in using a mallet. However. we do still advise easing into using it starting with softer balls from slower bowlers in the nets.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat grade off willow is the bat?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll of our bats are made from grade G1+ Kashmir Willow. We spent two years testing different types of willow and found this perfect for village cricket. We wrote up our experiences during our research if you wanted to learn more\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Village Cricket Co.","offers":[{"title":"Short Handle","offer_id":57375168987510,"sku":"sku-47850340122941","price":155.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Long Handle","offer_id":57375169020278,"sku":"sku-47850340155709","price":155.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0922\/9785\/5350\/files\/ChatGPT_Image_Jun_5_2026_12_17_26_PM.png?v=1780658290","url":"https:\/\/store123.co.uk\/products\/village-cricket-bat","provider":"store123","version":"1.0","type":"link"}