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According to the official Laws of Cricket maintained by the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC), the maximum length of a cricket bat is 38 inches (96.5 cm). This law ensures that the bat is fair in size for all players and keeps the balance between bat and ball in the game.

Key Points about Cricket Bat Size:

• Maximum Length: 38 inches (96.5 cm)


• Maximum Width: 4.25 inches (10.8 cm)


• Bat Handle and Blade: Together cannot exceed the maximum size limit


• Law Reference: Law 5 of the Laws of Cricket (The Bat)

Why is this rule important?

If bats were allowed to be longer or wider, batting would become unfair and bowlers would lose balance in the contest. By fixing a maximum length and width, cricket maintains its fairness and competitiveness. This law has been in place for decades and is strictly followed in all levels of the game, from international matches to local club cricket.

Fun Fact: The famous "Monster Bat" used in the 18th century was more than 4 feet wide, which forced cricket authorities to set standard rules for bat size. Since then, the 38-inch rule has kept the game fair for everyone.