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Cricket · Laws of Cricket

Law 5: The Bat

3 parts · 15 tests · 150 facts · updated 12 October 2026 · markdown

Law 5 covers the parts and materials of the bat, its size limits, protection and repair of the blade, damage to the ball, what counts as the ball striking the bat, the categories of bat (Types A to D), and the detailed specifications in Appendix B (handle, blade, coverings, commercial identifications and the bat gauge).

5.51The Bat: Parts, Materials and Size Limits

The two parts of the bat, the materials of the handle and blade, the overall length, the handle's share, the blade width, depth and edges, the thickness limits for coverings and toe guards, and checking a bat against Law 5.7.

Test 1Parts of the bat and their materialsTake a test

  1. The bat consists of two parts, a handle and a blade.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 5.1.1 · recall

  2. Law 5 gives the basics and Appendix B the detailed specifications.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 5.1.2 · recall

  3. The handle is principally cane and/or wood.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 5.2.1 · recall

  4. The part wholly outside the blade is the upper portion.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 5.2.2 · recall

  5. The upper portion is a straight shaft for holding the bat.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 5.2.2 · recall

  6. The upper portion may be covered with a grip as defined in Appendix B.2.2.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 5.2.3 · recall

  7. The blade is everything except the handle.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 5.3.1 · recall

  8. The blade shall consist solely of wood.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 5.3.2 · recall

  9. All bats may carry them if they meet Appendix B.6.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 5.3.3 · recall

  10. Law 5.3.2 allows only wood in the blade.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 5.3.2 · applied

Test 2Overall length and the handle's shareTake a test

  1. The overall length shall not be more than 38 in / 96.52 cm.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 5.7.1 · recall

  2. Law 5.7.1 measures it with the lower portion of the handle inserted.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 5.7.1 · recall

  3. 38 inches is 96.52 cm.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 5.7.1 · recall

  4. 38 inches is the maximum.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 5.7.1 · applied

  5. 37.5 inches is under the 38-inch limit.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 5.7.1 · applied

  6. The handle shall not exceed 52% of the overall length.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 5.7.3 · recall

  7. The limit applies except for bats of size 6 and less.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 5.7.3 · recall

  8. 52% of 34 inches is about 17.7 inches.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 5.7.3 · applied

  9. 16 of 33 inches is about 48%.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 5.7.3 · applied

  10. The 52% rule is switched off for bats of size 6 and less.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 5.7.3 · applied

Test 3Blade width, depth and edgesTake a test

  1. The blade width shall not exceed 4.25 in / 10.8 cm.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 5.7.2 · recall

  2. The depth shall not exceed 2.64 in / 6.7 cm.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 5.7.2 · recall

  3. The edges shall not exceed 1.56 in / 4.0 cm.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 5.7.2 · recall

  4. Depth: 2.64 in / 6.7 cm.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 5.7.2 · recall

  5. Edges: 1.56 in / 4.0 cm.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 5.7.2 · recall

  6. 4.25 inches is 10.8 cm.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 5.7.2 · recall

  7. The maximum width is 4.25 inches.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 5.7.2 · applied

  8. 2.5 inches is under 2.64 inches.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 5.7.2 · applied

  9. The edges shall not exceed 4.0 cm.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 5.7.2 · applied

  10. It should be able to pass through a bat gauge as described in Appendix B.8.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 5.7.2 · recall

Test 4Thickness limits for coverings and toe guardsTake a test

  1. The covering shall not exceed 0.04 in / 0.1 cm.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 5.7.4 · recall

  2. Toe protection shall not exceed 0.12 in / 0.3 cm.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 5.7.5 · recall

  3. 0.12 inches is three times 0.04 inches.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Laws 5.7.4 and 5.7.5 · applied

  4. The blade covering limit is 0.04 inches.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 5.7.4 · applied

  5. 0.10 inches is under the 0.12-inch limit.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 5.7.5 · applied

  6. The toe limit is 0.12 inches.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 5.7.5 · applied

  7. 0.04 inches is 0.1 cm.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 5.7.4 · recall

  8. 0.12 inches is 0.3 cm.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 5.7.5 · recall

  9. Law 5.7.5 deals with the toe.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 5.7.5 · recall

  10. Law 5.7.4 deals with the covering under 5.4.1.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 5.7.4 · recall

Test 5Checking a bat against Law 5.7Take a test

  1. The limits are maxima; meeting them exactly is fine.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 5.7 · applied

  2. Every measurement must be within its own limit.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 5.7.2 · applied

  3. The limits are separate maxima.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Laws 5.7.4 and 5.7.5 · applied

  4. A blade that cannot pass the gauge fails, whatever its measurements.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 5.7.2 · applied

  5. Law 5.7 sets no weight limit.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 5.7 · recall

  6. The limit is 96.52 cm.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 5.7.1 · applied

  7. The handle may not exceed 52% of the overall length.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 5.7.3 · recall

  8. Width 4.25, depth 2.64, edges 1.56 inches.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 5.7.2 · applied

  9. Edges are limited to 1.56 inches.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 5.7.2 · applied

  10. 5.7.1 sets 38 inches; 5.7.3 sets 52% for bats above size 6.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Laws 5.7.1 and 5.7.3 · recall

5.52The Bat: Protection, Repair, Damage to the Ball and Contact

Protecting and repairing the blade, repairing deeper damage, toe protection and inserts, unacceptable damage to the ball, and what counts as the ball striking the bat.

Test 1Protecting and repairing surface damageTake a test

  1. Only protection from, or repair of, surface damage.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 5.4.1 · recall

  2. It must be material that is not rigid, at the time or subsequently.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 5.4.1 · recall

  3. Law 5.4.1 names the face, sides and shoulders.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 5.4.1 · recall

  4. Appendix B.4.2 restricts it to a continuous wrapping over the damage.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Appendix B.4.2 · recall

  5. The limit is 0.79 in / 2.0 cm each way.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Appendix B.4.2 · recall

  6. Overlapping shall not breach the 0.04 in / 0.1 cm maximum.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Appendix B.4.2 · recall

  7. A dry hard layer above 0.004 in / 0.01 cm is not permitted.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Appendix B.4.2 · recall

  8. 1 cm each way is under 2.0 cm.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Appendix B.4.2 · applied

  9. The limit is 2.0 cm each way.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Appendix B.4.2 · applied

  10. Resin that sets hard and thick breaks the 0.004-inch rule.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Appendix B.4.2 · applied

Test 2Repairing damage that is not surface damageTake a test

  1. Law 5.4.2.1 allows solid material to be inserted.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 5.4.2.1 · recall

  2. Law 5.4.2.2 limits insertions to wood and minimal essential adhesives.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 5.4.2.2 · recall

  3. Wood with minimal essential adhesive is allowed for a repair.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 5.4.2 · applied

  4. Only wood may be used for an insertion.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 5.4.2.2 · applied

  5. Adhesives must be essential and minimal.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 5.4.2.2 · recall

  6. Adhesives are permitted only where essential and in minimal quantity.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Appendix B.1.2 · recall

  7. Law 5.4.2 covers such repair.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 5.4.2 · recall

  8. Only wood with minimal adhesives may be inserted.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 5.4.2.2 · applied

  9. Surface repairs use non-rigid material; solid wood is for deeper damage.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Laws 5.4.1 and 5.4.2 · recall

  10. Deep damage may be repaired with inserted wood; surface damage with non-rigid material.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Laws 5.4.1 and 5.4.2 · applied

Test 3Toe protection and toe and side insertsTake a test

  1. Toe material must stay off the face, back and sides.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 5.4.3 · recall

  2. Inserts: wood not more than 0.35 in / 0.89 cm.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Appendix B.5 · recall

  3. The toe insert limit is 2.5 in / 6.35 cm.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Appendix B.5 · recall

  4. The side insert limit is 1 in / 2.54 cm.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Appendix B.5 · recall

  5. Appendix B.4.2 gives them to Types B, C and D.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Appendix B.4.2 · recall

  6. The permission is for Types B, C and D.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Appendix B.4.2 · applied

  7. 0.30 inches is under 0.35 inches.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Appendix B.5 · applied

  8. The maximum is 0.35 inches.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Appendix B.5 · applied

  9. The limit is 1 inch across the blade.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Appendix B.5 · applied

  10. 2 inches is under 2.5 inches.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Appendix B.5 · applied

Test 4Damage to the ballTake a test

  1. Materials must not cause unacceptable damage to the ball.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 5.5.1 · recall

  2. It covers any part of the bat, covered or uncovered.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 5.5.1 · recall

  3. Any material placed on the bat, for whatever purpose.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 5.5.2 · recall

  4. The benchmark is normal wear and tear from the uncovered wooden surface.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 5.5.3 · recall

  5. Law 5.5.3 uses the uncovered wooden blade.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 5.5.3 · recall

  6. Damage greater than normal wear is unacceptable.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 5.5 · applied

  7. The test is whether damage exceeds normal wear.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 5.5.3 · applied

  8. Law 5.5.3 defines it.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 5.5.3 · recall

  9. Law 5.5.1 covers any part of the bat.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 5.5.1 · applied

  10. Law 5.5.2 covers material for any purpose.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 5.5.2 · applied

Test 5Contact with the ballTake a test

  1. The bat is held in the batter's hand or a glove, unless stated otherwise.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 5.6.1 · recall

  2. Law 5.6.2.2 includes the hand holding the bat.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 5.6.2.2 · recall

  3. Any part of a glove on the hand holding the bat counts as the bat.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 5.6.2.3 · applied

  4. The glove on the other hand is not part of the bat.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 5.6.2.3 · applied

  5. Law 5.6.2.4 includes such materials.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 5.6.2.4 · recall

  6. The pad is not in the list.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 5.6.2 · recall

  7. Law 5.6.2.4 counts such materials.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 5.6.2.4 · applied

  8. That is the presumption in Law 5.6.1.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 5.6.1 · recall

  9. Appendix B.2.2 says the grip is not part of the bat except in relation to Law 5.6.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Appendix B.2.2 · recall

  10. Law 5.6.2 lists them.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 5.6.2 · recall

5.53The Bat: Categories and Appendix B Specifications

The four categories of bat (Types A to D), the handle's joining, grip, binding and materials, the parts of the blade, coverings, treatment and lamination, commercial identifications and the bat gauge.

Test 1Categories of batTake a test

  1. Types A, B and C conform to 5.1 to 5.7; Type D is specified in Appendix B.7.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 5.8.1 · recall

  2. Type A bats may be used at any level.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 5.8.2 · recall

  3. Type D is for junior players in junior cricket only.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 5.8.3 · recall

  4. Appendix B.7 covers Type D.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 5.8.3 · recall

  5. Levels are determined by the Governing Body for cricket in the country.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 5.8.4 · recall

  6. The national Governing Body sets the levels.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 5.8.4 · recall

  7. Such bats are not recognised.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 5.8.5 · recall

  8. Types A, B, C and D.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 5.8 · recall

  9. Type A may be used at any level of cricket.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 5.8.2 · applied

  10. Type C may be used only at or below levels set by the Governing Body.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 5.8.4 · applied

Test 2Handle: joining, grip, binding and materialsTake a test

  1. Appendix B.2.1 describes the insertion into a recess.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Appendix B.2.1 · recall

  2. It is used purely for joining, and is not part of the blade.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Appendix B.2.1 · recall

  3. It may be glued where necessary and bound along the upper portion.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Appendix B.2.2 · recall

  4. The covering is solely for gripping.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Appendix B.2.2 · recall

  5. It is an addition and not part of the bat, except for Law 5.6.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Appendix B.2.2 · recall

  6. Types A and B: one-tenth.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Appendix B.2.3 · recall

  7. Types C and D: one-fifth.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Appendix B.2.3 · recall

  8. The limit is 3.25 in / 8.26 cm.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Appendix B.2.3 · recall

  9. The binding limit is 2.5 in / 6.35 cm.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Appendix B.2.4 · recall

  10. The grip limit is 2.75 in / 6.99 cm.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Appendix B.2.4 · recall

Test 3The parts of the bladeTake a test

  1. The face is its main striking surface.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Appendix B.3.1.1 · recall

  2. A slight convex curve from traditional pressing techniques is permitted.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Appendix B.3.1.1 · recall

  3. The back is the opposite surface.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Appendix B.3.1.1 · recall

  4. They lie between the first entry of the handle and the point where the blade first reaches full width.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Appendix B.3.1.3 · recall

  5. The toe is opposite to the shoulders taken as a pair.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Appendix B.3.1.4 · recall

  6. The sides run along the rest of the blade, between toe and shoulders.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Appendix B.3.1.5 · recall

  7. One shoulder each side of the handle.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Appendix B.3.1.3 · recall

  8. The blade has a face, a back, a toe, sides and shoulders.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Appendix B.3.1 · recall

  9. They are the remaining surfaces between face and back.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Appendix B.3.1.2 · recall

  10. Face, back, toe, sides and shoulders.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Appendix B.3.1 · recall

Test 4Covering, treating and laminating the bladeTake a test

  1. Type A and B have no covering apart from Law 5.4.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Appendix B.3.3 · recall

  2. Types C and D may have a cloth covering.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Appendix B.3.3 · recall

  3. The cloth is limited to 0.012 in / 0.3 mm.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Appendix B.3.3 · recall

  4. Treatment may improve moisture resistance and mask blemishes.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Appendix B.4.1 · recall

  5. It shall not materially alter the colour.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Appendix B.4.1 · recall

  6. Laminated, using only wood and no more than three pieces.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Appendix B.7.1 · recall

  7. Colouring is allowed if Law 5.5 is not contravened.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Appendix B.7.2 · recall

  8. Laminating is limited to three pieces.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Appendix B.7.1 · applied

  9. Types A and B may not; C and D may.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Appendix B.3.3 · applied

  10. They must still pass through the gauge as defined in B.8.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Appendix B.3.3 · recall

Test 5Commercial identifications and the bat gaugeTake a test

  1. The limit is 0.008 in / 0.02 cm.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Appendix B.6 · recall

  2. No more than 50% of the back.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Appendix B.6 · recall

  3. They must be within the top 9 in / 22.86 cm.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Appendix B.6 · recall

  4. Measured from where the bottom of the grip would finish.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Appendix B.6 · recall

  5. Law 5.3.3 allows them, subject to Appendix B.6.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 5.3.3 · recall

  6. The back allows no more than 50%.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Appendix B.6 · applied

  7. Identifications on the face must be within the top 9 inches.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Appendix B.6 · applied

  8. The gauge test is with or without coverings permitted in Law 5.4.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Appendix B.8 · recall

  9. All bats must meet Law 5.7 and pass the gauge.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Appendix B.8 · recall

  10. The gauge is a test for every bat that conforms to the Laws.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Appendix B.8 · recall

Sources

MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd edition, 2022), Law 5 and Appendix B (paraphrased in original wording; original questions authored from the Laws, not reproduced)

  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 5.7.214
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Appendix B.4.29
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Appendix B.57
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 5.7.16
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 5.7.36
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Appendix B.66
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 5.7.55
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Appendix B.3.35
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 5.7.44
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 5.4.2.24
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 5.5.34
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Appendix B.2.24
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 5.4.13
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 5.5.13
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 5.8.43
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Appendix B.2.33
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Appendix B.3.1.13
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Appendix B.83
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 5.2.22
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 5.3.22
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 5.3.32
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Laws 5.7.4 and 5.7.52
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 5.72
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 5.4.22
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Laws 5.4.1 and 5.4.22
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 5.5.22
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 5.6.12
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 5.6.2.32
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 5.6.2.42
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 5.6.22
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 5.8.22
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 5.8.32
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Appendix B.2.12
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Appendix B.2.42
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Appendix B.3.1.32
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Appendix B.3.12
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Appendix B.4.12
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Appendix B.7.12
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 5.1.11
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 5.1.21
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 5.2.11
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 5.2.31
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 5.3.11
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Laws 5.7.1 and 5.7.31
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 5.4.2.11
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Appendix B.1.21
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 5.4.31
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 5.51
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 5.6.2.21
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 5.8.11
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 5.8.51
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 5.81
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Appendix B.3.1.41
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Appendix B.3.1.51
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Appendix B.3.1.21
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Appendix B.7.21