Gray-Nicolls vs SS Cricket:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Gray-Nicolls had more branded searches than SS Cricket among batting pads brands worldwide. Gray-Nicolls had about 27,100 branded searches, while SS Cricket had 11,400. Gray-Nicolls made up 32.2% of all batting pads brand searches we track, and SS Cricket accounted for 13.5%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about batting pads brands, Gray-Nicolls appeared in four of the five answers and SS Cricket in two. Gray-Nicolls was mentioned before SS Cricket in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
Gray-Nicolls, about 2 searches for every 1 for SS Cricket
Who does AI mention more?
Gray-Nicolls, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, SS Cricket in 2
Who does AI recommend more?
Gray-Nicolls, named ahead of SS Cricket in every answer
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Top batting pads brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Gray-Nicolls was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. SS Cricket was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Gray-Nicolls was listed before SS Cricket in every answer.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Gray-Nicolls1st
Kookaburra2nd- SG3rd
SS Cricket4th
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Kookaburra5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Gray-Nicolls4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- SG3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
SS Cricket2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about batting pads brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which batting pads brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best batting pads brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best batting pads brand for cricket protection?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“cricket batting pads”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best batting pads”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 20, 2026.
Is Gray-Nicolls or SS Cricket more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Gray-Nicolls and SS Cricket by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all four batting pads brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Gray-Nicolls, SS Cricket. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Kookaburra | Gray-Nicolls | SS Cricket | SG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 46.1% | 30.4% | 16% | 7.4% |
| Nov 2025 | 47% | 30.4% | 15.1% | 7.4% |
| Dec 2025 | 49.5% | 28.2% | 15.3% | 6.9% |
| Jan 2026 | 48.4% | 28.3% | 14.9% | 8.5% |
| Feb 2026 | 47.8% | 27.9% | 17.4% | 6.8% |
| Mar 2026 | 57.6% | 22% | 13.8% | 6.6% |
| Apr 2026 | 53.3% | 27.4% | 12.6% | 6.7% |
| May 2026 | 58.9% | 23.4% | 10.8% | 7% |
| Jun 2026 | 54.9% | 26.2% | 11.1% | 7.8% |
| Jul 2026 | 53.6% | 25.4% | 11.8% | 9.3% |
| Aug 2026 | 51% | 26.8% | 12.4% | 9.8% |
| Sep 2026 | 44.7% | 32.2% | 13.5% | 9.6% |
How has the Gray-Nicolls and SS Cricket comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Gray-Nicolls was ahead of SS Cricket in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Gray-Nicolls’ share of searches among batting pads brands worldwide moved from 30.4% to 32.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 33.1K to 27.1K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, SS Cricket’s share of searches among batting pads brands worldwide moved from 16% to 13.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 17.4K to 11.4K.
How did search popularity change for batting pads brands worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes

In September 2026, Gray-Nicolls gained share of searches among batting pads brands worldwide, from 26.8% to 32.2%.

In September 2026, SS Cricket gained share of searches among batting pads brands worldwide, from 12.4% to 13.5%.
How are branded searches counted?
4 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Gray-Nicolls’ and SS Cricket’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
Gray-Nicolls
1 branded search term
- gray nicolls
SS Cricket
3 branded search terms
- ss batting pads
- ss cricket
- ss ton
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