Archive · 31 Dec 2025
Bradman's 1947-48 Baggy Green Cap Auctioned
Sir Donald Bradman, a famous Australian cricketer, is having one of his special green caps, called a Baggy Green, sold in an auction.
This cap was given to an Indian cricketer named Sriranga Wasudev Sohoni after a series in 1947-48 and has been kept by his family for over 75 years.
The auction starts at just $1, but people think it might be worth a lot more.
The cap was worn by Bradman during a series against India, which was his last series on home soil.
Another similar cap was sold for almost half a million dollars last year.
Bradman was a very famous and successful cricketer, known for his amazing batting skills.
The cap has both Bradman's and Sohoni's names written inside it, making it a special piece of history.
Sir Donald Bradman's 1947-48 Baggy Green cap is up for auction.
The cap was gifted by Bradman to Indian cricketer Sriranga Wasudev Sohoni and has been with his family for 75 years.
The auction will be held by Lloyds Auctions, with bidding starting at $1 and closing on January 26, 2026.
A similar Bradman cap sold for $479,700 in 2024, with Shane Warne's cap holding the record at $1,007,500.
The cap is described as a museum-grade piece due to its authenticity and has already received a bid of $315,000.
- Who
- Sir Donald Bradman
- What
- Auction of his 1947-48 Baggy Green cap
- When
- Bidding closes on January 26, 2026
- Where
- Lloyds Auctions
- Why
- To sell a rare piece of cricket history
- Cap
- Sir Donald Bradman's 1947-48 Baggy Green
- Auction House
- Lloyds Auctions
- Bidding Start
- $1
- Bidding Close
- January 26, 2026
- Previous Sale
- $479,700 (2024)
- Record Sale
- $1,007,500 (Shane Warne's cap)
- Current Highest Bid
- $315,000
- Recipient
- Sriranga Wasudev Sohoni
- Manufacturer
- Farmer’s of Sydney
- Bradman's Series Performance
- 715 runs in five matches, including four hundreds