Best Bowling Average in Test Cricket in 1984
Record holder : Richard Hadlee of New Zealand holds the record (13.2) for best bowling average in test cricket in 1984.
1. 
Richard Hadlee - 13.2
The record is held by Richard Hadlee of New Zealand. He has average of 39 while taking 35 wickets in 10 innings of 6 matches at 2.02 economy and 39 strike rate.
2. Dennis Lillee - 19.12
Next in the list is Dennis Lillee of Australia. He has average of 45.8 while taking 8 wickets in 2 innings of 1 matches at 2.5 economy and 45.8 strike rate.
3. Michael Holding - 19.46
At no. 3 position is Michael Holding of West Indies. He has average of 43.5 while taking 43 wickets in 19 innings of 10 matches at 2.67 economy and 43.5 strike rate.
4. Laxman Sivaramakrishnan - 19.57
At no. 4 position is Laxman Sivaramakrishnan of India. He has average of 46.4 while taking 21 wickets in 5 innings of 3 matches at 2.52 economy and 46.4 strike rate.
5. Malcolm Marshall - 20.15
Then comes our Malcolm Marshall of West Indies. He has average of 44.5 while taking 73 wickets in 25 innings of 13 matches at 2.71 economy and 44.5 strike rate.
6. Joel Garner - 20.62
Then comes our Joel Garner of West Indies. He has average of 45.8 while taking 79 wickets in 29 innings of 15 matches at 2.69 economy and 45.8 strike rate.
7. Iqbal Qasim - 22.05
At position no. 7 is Iqbal Qasim of Pakistan. He has average of 55.6 while taking 18 wickets in 5 innings of 3 matches at 2.37 economy and 55.6 strike rate.
8. Arjuna Ranatunga - 22.25
At no. 8 position is Arjuna Ranatunga of Sri Lanka. He has average of 78 while taking 4 wickets in 6 innings of 4 matches at 1.71 economy and 78 strike rate.
9. Vinothen John - 23.55
Next in the list is Vinothen John of Sri Lanka. He has average of 50.4 while taking 20 wickets in 6 innings of 4 matches at 2.8 economy and 50.4 strike rate.
10. Stephen Boock - 23.65
At no. 10 position is Stephen Boock of New Zealand. He has average of 64.2 while taking 35 wickets in 15 innings of 8 matches at 2.2 economy and 64.2 strike rate.