How to choose the right size cricket bat?
The ideal selection of bat size is basis your height. Depending on you height the bat width, length and weight vary. To illustrate this please see the chart below to pick your ideal bat. Please note height here indicates total length of the bat from top of handle to toe.
Cricket bat sizes
|
Bat Size |
Player Height |
Overall height |
Handle |
Blade |
|||
|
Inches |
Inches |
Mm |
Inches |
Mm |
Inches |
Mm |
|
|
Full Size (SH) |
5'8" to 6'2" |
34 1/2 |
876 |
12 1/2 |
317 |
22 |
559 |
|
Harrow Size (H) |
5'4" to 5'8" |
32 |
813 |
10 1/2 |
270 |
21 3/4 |
552 |
|
Size 6 |
5'2" to 5' 4" |
31 1/4 |
798 |
10 1/2 |
270 |
20 3/4 |
527 |
|
Size 5 |
4'11" to 5'2" |
30 1/2 |
775 |
10 |
254 |
20 1/2 |
521 |
|
Size 4 |
4'9" to 4'11" |
29 1/2 |
750 |
10 |
254 |
19 1/2 |
495 |
|
Size 3 |
4'6" to 4'9" |
28 1/2 |
725 |
9 1/2 |
241 |
19 |
483 |