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DSC vs SS Cricket:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, SS Cricket had more branded searches than DSC among cricket gear brands in New Zealand. SS Cricket had about 210 branded searches, while DSC had 70. SS Cricket made up 8.9% of all cricket gear brand searches we track, and DSC accounted for 3%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about cricket gear brands, DSC appeared in four of the five answers and SS Cricket in one. DSC and SS Cricket were each mentioned first in one of the two answers that named either.

Among cricket gear brands in New Zealand in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

SS Cricket, about 3 searches for every 1 for DSC

SS Cricket 210 searchesDSC 70 searches

Who does AI mention more?

DSC, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, SS Cricket in 1

DSC in 4 of 5SS Cricket in 1 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

Each is named first in 1 of 2 answers.

DSC first in 1SS Cricket first in 1

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Top cricket gear brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, DSC was mentioned in four out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. SS Cricket was mentioned in one out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. DSC and SS Cricket were each listed first in one of the two answers that named either.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. Kookaburra1st
  2. Gray-Nicolls2nd
  3. Gunn & Moore3rd
  4. New Balance Cricket4th
  5. DSC5th
  6. SS Cricket6th

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-Nicolls5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Gunn & Moore5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • DSC4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • New Balance Cricket2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • SS Cricket1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

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5 answers

Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.

Is DSC or SS Cricket more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for DSC and SS Cricket by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six cricket gear brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.

DSC and SS Cricket among cricket gear brands in New Zealand, by month

Share of searches by month for SS Cricket, DSC. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthKookaburraGray-NicollsGunn & MooreNew Balance CricketSS CricketDSC
Oct 202537%27.4%11.2%10.6%10.1%3.7%
Nov 202533.5%31%12.4%8.5%11.2%3.4%
Dec 202534.9%31.3%12.9%7.4%9.9%3.6%
Jan 202633.5%33.5%12.2%7.3%10.2%3.2%
Feb 202636.4%29.6%10.3%6.5%14.3%2.8%
Mar 202638.4%29%10.8%6.1%13.3%2.5%
Apr 202638.4%27.9%9.9%7%14%2.9%
May 202640.9%27.3%10.6%6.8%12.9%1.5%
Jun 202644.2%28.6%7.5%6.8%9.5%3.4%
Jul 202641.8%27.4%10.3%8.9%8.9%2.7%
Aug 202640%27.1%7.1%12.4%11%2.4%
Sep 202638.4%30.4%10.1%9.3%8.9%3%

How has the DSC and SS Cricket comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • SS Cricket was ahead of DSC in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, DSC’s share of searches among cricket gear brands in New Zealand moved from 3.7% to 3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 140 to 70.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, SS Cricket’s share of searches among cricket gear brands in New Zealand moved from 10.1% to 8.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 380 to 210.

How did search popularity change for New Zealand cricket gear brands in September 2026?

3 changes

  1. In September 2026, Gunn & Moore overtook New Balance Cricket and SS Cricket to rank 3rd among cricket gear brands in New Zealand, with 10.1% of the searches.

  2. In September 2026, DSC gained share of searches among cricket gear brands in New Zealand, from 2.4% to 3%.

  3. In September 2026, SS Cricket lost share of searches among cricket gear brands in New Zealand, from 11% to 8.9%.

How are branded searches counted?

5 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using DSC’s 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.

DSC

1 branded search term

  • dsc cricket

SS Cricket

4 branded search terms

  • ss cricket
  • ss cricket bat
  • ss cricket gloves
  • ss ton

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