Best Bowling Average in Test
George Lohmann boasts a remarkable bowling average of 10.75 across 18 matches, securing the top spot for the best bowling average in Test history. Chasing behind is J.J. Ferris with a 12.70 bowling average, closely pursued by Albert Trott with 15.00 bowling average.
Check out the list of players with best bowling average in Test format.
| Sr. | Player | Team | Mat | Inn | Avg | Overs | Maiden | WK | Runs | SR | Eco |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | George Lohmann | England | 18 | 36 | 10.75 | 638.2 | 364 | 112 | 1205 | 34.19 | 1.88 |
| 2 | J.J. Ferris | Australia | 9 | 16 | 12.70 | 383.4 | 251 | 61 | 775 | 37.73 | 2.01 |
| 3 | Albert Trott | Australia | 5 | 8 | 15.00 | 158 | 54 | 26 | 390 | 36.46 | 2.46 |
| 4 | Mike Procter | South Africa | 7 | 14 | 15.02 | 252.2 | 80 | 41 | 616 | 36.92 | 2.44 |
| 5 | Jack Iverson | Australia | 5 | 8 | 15.23 | 184.4 | 29 | 21 | 320 | 52.76 | 1.73 |
| 6 | Billy Barnes | England | 21 | 28 | 15.54 | 381.3 | 271 | 51 | 793 | 44.88 | 2.07 |
| 7 | John Trim | West Indies | 4 | 8 | 16.16 | 132.2 | 28 | 18 | 291 | 44.11 | 2.19 |
| 8 | Billy Bates | England | 15 | 23 | 16.42 | 394 | 282 | 50 | 821 | 47.28 | 2.08 |
| 9 | Sydney Barnes | England | 27 | 50 | 16.43 | 1312.1 | 356 | 189 | 3106 | 41.65 | 2.36 |
| 10 | Charlie Turner | Australia | 17 | 30 | 16.53 | 863.1 | 457 | 101 | 1670 | 51.27 | 1.93 |
| 11 | Bobby Peel | England | 20 | 35 | 16.98 | 869.2 | 444 | 101 | 1715 | 51.64 | 1.97 |
| 12 | Tony Gray | West Indies | 5 | 10 | 17.13 | 148 | 37 | 22 | 377 | 40.36 | 2.54 |
| 13 | Richard Johnson | England | 3 | 6 | 17.18 | 91.1 | 25 | 16 | 275 | 34.18 | 3.01 |
| 14 | Johnny Briggs | England | 33 | 49 | 17.75 | 888.4 | 386 | 118 | 2095 | 45.18 | 2.35 |
| 15 | Bob Appleyard | England | 9 | 17 | 17.87 | 266 | 70 | 31 | 554 | 51.48 | 2.08 |
