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Cricket, which is generally perceived to be a game dominated by tall fast bowlers and huge hitters, has also seen some extraordinary players who shattered physical molds. Cricket is a sport that celebrates physiologic diversity among cricketers. While tall fast bowlers dominate with bounce and reach, short players bring agility, quick reflexes, and tidy techniques to the sport. Let us examine the shortest cricketers of all time, their records, and answer some of the frequently asked questions related to height of the players in cricket.
Who is the shortest cricketer in the world?
Kruger Van Wyk is a player who is more frequently mentioned as the shortest cricketer in the world, but his exact height isn't documented anywhere. Shortest internationall capped cricketer is recorded by Mushfiqur Rahim of Bangladesh who is 5'3" (160 cm) tall. A veteran wicketkeeper-batter, Mushfiqur has made more than 7,000+ international runs in the formats and has captained Bangladesh in 98 matches. His quickness behind wickets and gritty batting prove how shorter cricketers excel in technical roles.
Top 13 shortest cricketer in the world 2025:
| No. | Player Name | Country | Height | Role |
| 1 | Kruger van Wyk | South Africa | 5'3" (160 cm) | WK-Batsman |
| 2 | Thilan Samaraweera | Sri Lanka | 5'3" (160 cm) | Batsman |
| 3 | Parthiv Patel | India | 5'3" (160 cm) | WK-Batsman |
| 4 | Mushfiqur Rahim | Bangladesh | 5'3" (160 cm) | WK-Batsman |
| 5 | Aravinda de Silva | Sri Lanka | 5'3" (160 cm) | Batsman |
| 6 | Hashan Tillakaratne | Sri Lanka | 5'4" (163 cm) | WK-Batsman |
| 7 | Sachin Tendulkar | India | 5'5" (165 cm) | Batsman |
| 8 | Temba Bavuma | South Africa | 5'3" (160 cm) | Batsman |
| 9 | Tatenda Taibu | Zimbabwe | 5'4" (163 cm) | WK-Batsman |
| 10 | Upul Tharanga | Sri Lanka | 5'5" (165 cm) | Opener |
| 11 | Iqbal Qasim | Pakistan | 5'4" (163 cm) | Spin Bowler |
| 12 | Niroshan Dickwella | Sri Lanka | 5'5" (165 cm) | WK-Batsman |
| 13 | Brendan Taylor | Zimbabwe | 5'5" (165 cm) | WK-Batsman |
1. Kruger van Wyk (South Africa): His height is not measured distinctly but some reports mentioned his height like this and as the shortest cricketer of 5'3" (160 cm).
2. Thilan Samaraweera (Sri Lanka): Player of 5'3" (160 cm) scored over 5,000 Test runs with 14 centuries.
3. Parthiv Patel (India): His height is also 5'3" (160 cm), one of India's shortest-ever players, debuted at 17 years old.
4. Mushfiqur Rahim (Bangladesh): He is often considered as the shortest cricketer of 5'3" (160 cm),
Bangladesh's leading wicketkeeper with 5,000+ Test runs.
5. Aravinda de Silva (Sri Lanka): He is also 5'3" (160 cm), his height has never been an issue for his career, 1996 World Cup hero and one of Sri Lanka's greatest batsmen.
6. Hashan Tillakaratne (Sri Lanka): Former Sri-lankan captain of 5'4" (163 cm).
7. Sachin Tendulkar (India): A very talented player of height 5'5" (165 cm).
8. Temba Bavuma (South Africa): His height is 5'3" (160 cm).
9. Tatenda Taibu (Zimbabwe): His height is measured as 5'4" (163 cm).
10. Upul Tharanga (Sri Lanka): His height is 5'5" (165 cm).
11. Iqbal Qasim (Pakistan): Pakistani cricketer of height 5'4" (163 cm).
12. Niroshan Dickwella (Sri Lanka): A wicketkeeper-batman of height 5'5" (165 cm).
13. Brendan Taylor (Zimbabwe): One of the best from Zimbabwe of height 5'5" (165 cm).
FAQ
Who is the shortest cricketer in india?
Ans- Parthiv Patel (5.3) one of the shortest from India, alongside Sachin (5.5)
Who is the 5.3 cricketer?
Ans- Several cricketers are 5'3" (160 cm), including:
Kruger van Wyk (South Africa)
Thilan Samaraweera (Sri Lanka)
Parthiv Patel (India)
Mushfiqur Rahim (Bangladesh)
Who is 5.4 ft cricketer?
Ans- Cricketers around 5'4" (163 cm) include:
Hashan Tillakaratne (Sri Lanka)
Aravinda de Silva (Sri Lanka)
Who is the tallest cricketer in history?
Ans- Mohammad Irfan from Pakistan is the tallest of 7.1 height.
