3 cricketers who used controversial Mongoose Bat – #1 shocked everyone

3 cricketers who used the controversial Mongoose Bat. (Source – Getty Images)

The controversial Mongoose bat has always made headlines. Its different design with a shorter blade and a longer handle provides explosive power hitting, which is particularly helpful in the T20 format. With 33% less blade and a handle 43% longer than traditional bats, it gives increased bat speed and a larger sweet spot. The bat features three times more wood at the toe, helping batters face yorkers.

Despite its power, the Mongoose bat could not be used for defensive shots, making it risky on tricky pitches or against uneven bounce. Eventually, cricketers preferred conventional bats that had better balance, leading to the Mongoose bat not being used.

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3. Matthew Hayden

Matthew Hayden, playing for Chennai Super Kings, walked out with a Mongoose bat In the 2010 IPL. With a long handle and a shortened blade, Hayden produced a memorable knock against Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals), smashing 93 off just 43 balls. Hayden’s knock, laced with nine fours and seven sixes, became an iconic IPL moment. The Mongoose, however, had its disadvantages as it was not suitable for defense, as Suresh Raina found out when he briefly tried it himself. Raina later called Hayden’s innings his favourite moment from the league, recalling how it inspired confidence during a tough chase. He even kept the signed Mongoose bat Hayden gifted him.

2. Stuart Law

Former Australian cricketer Stuart Law grabbed headlines in 2009 when he batted with the Mongoose bat during a T20 clash between Derbyshire and Durham. Designed specifically for power-hitting, the Mongoose featured a 33% shorter blade and a 43% longer handle, putting weight to the toe and increasing bat speed. Law used the unorthodox bat after reaching 32 with a traditional willow. While he scored just 10 more runs before getting run out, the bat triggered immense debate.

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1. Kapil Dev

On June 18, 1983, Kapil Dev made history with an unbeaten 175 against Zimbabwe, a knock that saved India from falling out of the World Cup before they eventually won the historic title. Coming into bat at a score of 17/5, Kapil played a counterattacking innings using the Mongoose bat. His knock included 16 boundaries and six sixes. That bat, with its unique design, helped Kapil clear the ropes with ease and changed the momentum of the match. His 126-run unbroken stand with Syed Kirmani pushed India to 266/8, securing an important win.

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