Best Bowling Average in Test Cricket in 1981
Record holder : Michael Holding of West Indies holds the record (15.07) for best bowling average in test cricket in 1981.
1. 
Michael Holding - 15.07
At no. 1 position is Michael Holding of West Indies. He has average of 36.6 while taking 28 wickets in 10 innings of 5 matches at 2.47 economy and 36.6 strike rate.
2. John Bracewell - 15.11
Then comes our John Bracewell of New Zealand. He has average of 55.6 while taking 9 wickets in 2 innings of 1 matches at 1.62 economy and 55.6 strike rate.
3. Lance Cairns - 15.69
At position no. 3 is Lance Cairns of New Zealand. He has average of 62 while taking 13 wickets in 5 innings of 3 matches at 1.51 economy and 62 strike rate.
4. Madan Lal - 16.33
Next in the list is Madan Lal of India. He has average of 43.5 while taking 12 wickets in 6 innings of 3 matches at 2.25 economy and 43.5 strike rate.
5. Greg Chappell - 16.66
Then comes our Greg Chappell of Australia. He has average of 68 while taking 3 wickets in 6 innings of 7 matches at 1.47 economy and 68 strike rate.
6. Len Pascoe - 18.68
Next in the list is Len Pascoe of Australia. He has average of 40.8 while taking 16 wickets in 6 innings of 3 matches at 2.74 economy and 40.8 strike rate.
7. Imran Khan - 19.5
Then comes our Imran Khan of Pakistan. He has average of 56.3 while taking 16 wickets in 6 innings of 3 matches at 2.07 economy and 56.3 strike rate.
8. Sandeep Patil - 19.5
Then comes our Sandeep Patil of India. He has average of 62.6 while taking 8 wickets in 10 innings of 9 matches at 1.86 economy and 62.6 strike rate.
9. Colin Croft - 20.55
Then comes our Colin Croft of West Indies. He has average of 43.1 while taking 27 wickets in 10 innings of 5 matches at 2.86 economy and 43.1 strike rate.
10. Dennis Lillee - 20.95
Next in the list is Dennis Lillee of Australia. He has average of 43.6 while taking 85 wickets in 25 innings of 13 matches at 2.88 economy and 43.6 strike rate.