Top 10 Affordable Cricket Inner Gloves to Keep Your Hands Dry

Anyone who has batted for more than twenty minutes on a warm afternoon knows the problem. Your hands start sweating, your grip shifts, and by the time the bowler runs in, you're fiddling with the bat handle instead of watching the ball. Cricket inner gloves fix that. They sit between your skin and your batting or keeping gloves, soaking up sweat, adding a bit of padding, and stopping the outer glove from getting soggy and smelly after every session.

Good inner gloves do not need to be expensive. You can pick up a solid pair for well under twenty quid, and a single pair will usually last a whole season if you rinse them after matches. The question is which brand to trust.

Below are ten options worth considering, starting with what we stock at Fore Sports, followed by nine well-known cricket brands available across the UK. Prices are rough retail ranges at the time of writing, so check the product page for the exact figure.

Why cricket inner gloves actually matter

Before the list, a quick word on why these things earn their place in a kit bag.

Cricket inner gloves are usually made from cotton, a cotton-chamois blend, or a technical moisture-wicking fabric. The job is simple. They pull sweat off your palms so your main gloves stay dry, your grip stays consistent, and your skin does not blister from friction. Wicketkeepers wear them for the same reason, with the bonus that a dry liner inside a keeping glove makes catching cleaner and more comfortable over a long innings in the field.

A dry inner layer also extends the life of your batting gloves. Sweat rots the leather palm and accelerates the foam breakdown inside the fingers. A five-pound pair of inners can genuinely protect a seventy-pound pair of batting gloves.

Quick comparison: 10 cricket inner gloves at a glance

1. Fore Sports cricket inner gloves

Price: around £8 to £12.

Our own inner gloves are built for the thing most club cricketers actually need, which is an affordable pair that survives a full season without falling apart after six washes. The palm uses a soft cotton weave with a light terry lining to hold sweat, and the back of the hand is left thin so the glove does not bulk up inside your batting gloves. Sizes run from youth through senior, and the fit is cut slightly roomy, which most players prefer for airflow.

Good for: club players, junior cricketers, or anyone who wants a reliable pair without paying for a brand logo.

2. Kookaburra

Price: around £12 to £20.

Kookaburra is the safe default for a reason. Their cotton-chamois inners have been a fixture in English and Australian kit bags for decades, and the palm padding sits just right for most batters. The stitching tends to hold up better than the cheaper options, which matters if you play twice a week. Their wicketkeeping inners are cut with a slightly longer cuff, useful if you like your sweatband to overlap the glove.

Good for: players who want a proven brand and do not mind paying a little more for finish quality.

3. Gray-Nicolls

Price: around £10 to £18.

Gray-Nicolls inners tend to favour a thicker terry lining on the palm, which suits damp English summers where you get a mix of sweat and cool evening air. The fabric is soft out of the packet and does not need breaking in. Some players find them slightly warmer than a plain cotton inner, so if you run hot, try one size up for more air flow.

Good for: players in the UK who want something made with typical English conditions in mind.

4. SG (Sanspareils Greenlands)

Price: around £7 to £14.

SG is the Indian giant and their inners are a staple in sub-continent cricket. The chamois cotton blend is light and breathable, which is exactly what you want in a hot climate. In UK conditions they still perform well, and the price point is hard to beat. Some pairs run a touch small, so size up if you are between sizes.

Good for: warm-weather batting, tours abroad, and anyone who wants a thin inner that does not add bulk.

5. Gunn & Moore (GM)

Price: around £10 to £16.

GM's inner gloves are built for longer innings. The cotton blend is a little thicker than most, and the palm has extra stitching around the base of the thumb where most wear happens. If you bat for long periods and find your inners tearing at the thumb crease after a few months, these are worth trying. Fit is true to size.

Good for: opening batters, number threes, anyone who spends a lot of time at the crease.

6. SS (Sareen Sports)

Price: around £6 to £12.

SS is the budget pick on this list, and the inners are honestly fine. Plain cotton palm, basic cuff, no fancy features. The trade-off is that after a season of heavy use you will probably need a new pair, whereas a mid-range brand might stretch to two seasons. For a junior growing out of sizes every year, or a senior who loses things in kit bags, that might actually be an advantage.

Good for: juniors, second pairs, anyone on a tight kit budget.

7. DSC

Price: around £8 to £15.

DSC has grown quickly in the UK market and their inners offer a nice middle ground. Cotton palm, light padding, modern cuff design. The packaging and finish feel a cut above the price. Their junior range is particularly popular because the sizes are accurate and the colours do not fade after washing.

Good for: players who want modern styling at a fair price, and parents buying for junior cricketers.

8. New Balance

Price: around £15 to £25.

New Balance's entry into cricket brought technical fabrics with it. Their inner gloves use a synthetic wicking material rather than traditional cotton, which pulls sweat away faster and dries quicker between overs. The fit is closer to the hand than a cotton inner, so they feel almost like a second skin inside your batting gloves. The price is higher, but for players who hate the clammy feel of damp cotton, they are a noticeable upgrade.

Good for: players who prioritise performance fabrics over traditional materials.

9. Shrey

Price: around £12 to £20.

Shrey built its name in wicketkeeping gear, and their inner gloves reflect that. The keeper-cut versions have a fuller palm and a snug wrist, which matters when you are taking balls at high pace. Batting-focused inners are also available and use the same cotton construction. If you keep wicket, this is probably the first brand to check.

Good for: wicketkeepers, and batters who want a brand with a keeping pedigree.

10. CA Sports

Price: around £8 to £14.

CA's chamois cotton inners are a favourite with players from Pakistan and across South Asia, and they travel well to UK pitches too. The chamois palm handles sweat efficiently and the glove dries overnight if hung properly. Quality can vary a little between batches, so buying from a reputable stockist is worth the extra care.

Good for: sub-continent players, all-rounders, anyone who likes a chamois feel.

How to pick the right pair for you

A few practical points worth keeping in mind when you are choosing.

Material matters more than price. Cotton is cheap and soft but holds moisture longer once fully soaked. Chamois cotton drains faster. Technical wicking fabrics (like the New Balance option) dry the quickest but feel different against the skin, and some traditionalists do not like them.

Fit should be snug without being tight. A baggy inner will bunch up inside your batting gloves and cause hot spots. If you are between sizes, size down for a closer fit.

Buy two pairs if you can. Rotating them means you always have a dry pair ready for the next innings or net session, and they will each last longer because they get proper time to dry out.

Wash them after every session. A quick rinse in cold water with a gentle detergent, then hung to dry, will keep them fresh and stop the stitching from going stiff.

FAQs

1. Are cricket inner gloves actually necessary?
Not necessary, but very useful. Plenty of players bat without them. Once you try a pair on a warm day, you will notice the grip and comfort difference straight away, and your batting gloves will last longer.

2. What is the difference between cotton and chamois inner gloves?
Cotton is softer and cheaper but holds moisture. Chamois is a lightweight leather-like fabric that absorbs sweat and dries faster. Many brands use a blend to combine the soft feel of cotton with the quicker drying of chamois.

3. How often should I replace my inner gloves?
A regular club player will usually get one full season out of a mid-range pair. If the palm starts thinning, the seams split, or the fabric no longer feels absorbent after washing, it is time for a new pair.

4. Can I wear inner gloves under wicketkeeping gloves?
Yes, and most keepers do. Look for keeper-cut inners like the Shrey or Kookaburra options, which have a slightly fuller palm to sit comfortably inside a keeping glove.

5. Are cheap inner gloves worth buying?
For juniors or second pairs, yes. For a senior player who plays twice a week, a mid-range pair from Fore Sports, Kookaburra, Gray-Nicolls, or GM will usually give better value over the season because they last longer.

6. Do inner gloves help with blisters? 
They help a lot. A dry, soft layer between your skin and the batting glove reduces friction, which is the main cause of palm and finger blisters. If you are prone to blisters, a thicker cotton inner with terry lining is your best bet.