T20 World Cup 2024: Top 10 tallest cricketers of the tournament

Height is an important factor for a cricketer. Pacers, in particular, have a bit of an advantage if they are tall. Given their height, they can extract a bit of extra bounce which can be a different challenge for the batters. With height, there will always be a problem for the batters, no matter what the pace of the bowlers is. Tall players are some of the most successful ones in the history of the sport. 

Some of the greatest bowlers in the sport like Curtly Ambrose, Glenn McGrath, Courtney Walsh, Michael Holding, Wasim Akram, and others were very tall. Even today, some of the best bowlers in the world are tall. Some of them have been able to win a lot of matches and series for their side. Height is definitely a big factor that can be responsible for the future of a cricketer.

Here are some of the tallest cricketers in the world who will be a part of the T20 World Cup 2024.

10. Andre Russell 6'1"

Andre Russell helped KKR to win the IPL 2024 with his All-round performances. The star player was exceptional with the ball as a wicket-taker and struck well as a batter lower down the order. In the entire 2024, he has been in great form and would be hoping to replicate the same in the T20 WC 2024. He is 6'1" tall.

9. Lockie Ferguson 6'1"

Lockie Ferguson is the tallest New Zealand cricketer. At his pace, Lockie troubles many batters in the multi-nation tournament. The star pacer did not have a great IPL with the ball. However, his form for New Zealand in T20Is in 2024 has been great. At a height of 6'1", he delivers an insane pace and has good control over it.

8. Pat Cummins 6'3"

Pat Cummins will not lead Australia in the tournament but will have a big role to play with the ball. Given the nature of the wickets in the USA and the West Indies, his disguised slower ones and change of pace will be handy for Australia. With the old ball, he can make a lot of difference. Pat is 6'3" tall.

7. Mitchell Marsh 6'4"

Mitchell Marsh is one of the best cricketers currently. The star player was named the skipper of Australia for the T20 WC 2024. In the IPL 2024, he suffered an injury and was ruled out for the rest of the season. In the T20 WC 2024, he would be key for Australia. His height is around 6'4".

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6. Tim David 6'5"

Tim David is arguably the tallest batter in world cricket, currently. The Australian batter hence has a terrific reach which makes him a deadly finisher. The right-handed batter is 6'5" and can bowl some overs if needed. His campaign for Mumbai Indians was not that good. But David would be hoping to do well in the T20 WC 2024.

5. Alzarri Joseph 6'5"

Alzarri Joseph is currently the tallest West Indian cricketer. Despite the poor form in the IPL 2024, the WICB kept faith in him and picked him in the T20 WC 2024 squad. As Jason Holder got ruled out of the tournament, he might well be a starter. From a height of 6'5", he can extract a lot of bounce and seam movement.

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4. Mitchell Starc 6'6"

Mitchell Starc is the tallest Australian pace sensation. The left-arm pacer recently helped KKR to win their third IPL with his bowling performances. In the 2nd half of the league, he was at his best and claimed wickets. At a height of 6'6", Starc is a challenge to be faced given his left-arm angle and a dangerous outswinger.

3. Cameron Green 6'6"

Cameron Green is currently the tallest cricketer from Australia. He belongs to a team that has the most number of tall cricketers currently. The star All-rounder can extract a bit of bounce as a bowler. As a batter, he has a good reach and can easily hit boundaries. His height of 6'6" is currently the best among Australians.

2. Reece Topley 6'7"

Reece Topley is currently the tallest cricketer from England. The left-arm pacer is a part of the England side which is playing a T20I series against Pakistan. The pace bowler can swing the new ball. With a height of 6'7", he can operate at a decent pace and bowl in hard lengths to trouble the batters.

1. Marco Jansen 6'8"

Marco Jansen is the tallest cricketer in the world along with Zimbabwe's Blessing Muzarabani. While the latter is not a part of the tournament, Jansen will be the tallest cricketer in the tournament. With a height of 6'8", he also happens to be one of the tallest cricketers in the history of South African cricket.