Of all the elements to consider when choosing a new cricket bat, size is the most important. Although things like the type of wood, Willow quality grade, and handle can influence the performance, using a bat that is not suitable for your size will significantly impact your ability to play.
Why Does Cricket Bat Size Matter?
Using the wrong size of cricket bat will compromise your balance when stroking the bat, making it harder to judge and execute shots. For younger players, this can directly hinder technical development and create bad habits and strokes which are hard to change. For any player - it makes it harder to play well and maximise your ability, leading to bad performances.
Choosing the Right Cricket Bat Size
When batting, your cricket bat becomes an extension of your body, flowing seamlessly as you stroke or swing the bat in fluid motion. A bat that’s too long will catch the ground and be difficult to play; a bat that’s too short will limit and reduce your space and range to strike.
Junior & Kids Cricket Bats
There are many cricket bat sizes available for children of all ages. Training bats are also available which typically have a thinner face to help develop accuracy in young players. When buying a cricket bat for a child, always consider a slightly bigger size they will grow into rather than a bat which may become too small very quickly.
Adult Cricket Bats
Adult cricket bats come in two sizes known as “SH” (Short Handle) or “LH” (Long Handle). LH bats are designed for taller players so the bat face is uniform, and only the handle that really changes.
Cricket Bat Size Guide
Picking the right size of cricket bat to buy is mostly dependent on the height of the player.
| Bat Size | Suitable Age | Suitable Height (cm) | Suitable Height (feet) | Bat Length | Bat Width |
| 0 | 3-4 | up to 123cm | 3'9" - 3'11" | 62.8 to 64.7cm | 9.5cm |
| 1 | 4-5 | 123 - 130cm | 3'11" - 4'3" | 67.9cm | 9.5cm |
| 2 | 6-7 | 130 - 137cm | 4'3" - 4'6" | 70.1cm | 9.5cm |
| 3 | 8 | 137 - 145cm | 4'6" - 4'9" | 73cm | 9.6cm |
| 4 | 9-11 | 145 - 150cm | 4'9" - 4'11" | 75.9cm | 9.6cm |
| 5 | 10-12 | 150 - 157cm | 4'11" - 5'2" | 78.8cm | 10.2cm |
| 6 | 11-13 | 157-163cm | 5'2" - 5'4" | 81.1cm | 10.2cm |
| Harrow | 12-14 | 163 - 175cm | 5'4" - 5'9" | 82.8cm | 10.4cm |
| Full SH | 15+ | 175 - 188cm | 5'8" - 6'1" | 85.2cm | 10.8cm |
| Full LH | 15+ | 188cm + | 6'1"+ | 87cm | 10.8cm |
Shop Cricket Bats at Greaves
At Greaves, we stock a range of cricket bat sizes for all ages. As cricket experts, we can help match the right bat to you. Our wide range includes some of the best bats from the biggest bat manufacturers in the world of cricket.
