Best Bowling Average in Test Cricket in 1985
Record holder : Richard Ellison of England holds the record (10.88) for best bowling average in test cricket in 1985.
1. Richard Ellison - 10.88
At the top of list is Richard Ellison of England. He has average of 26.7 while taking 17 wickets in 4 innings of 2 matches at 2.43 economy and 26.7 strike rate.
2. Imran Khan - 15.94
Then comes our Imran Khan of Pakistan. He has average of 42.5 while taking 17 wickets in 5 innings of 3 matches at 2.24 economy and 42.5 strike rate.
3. Tauseef Ahmed - 17.33
At position no. 3 is Tauseef Ahmed of Pakistan. He has average of 45.3 while taking 6 wickets in 2 innings of 1 matches at 2.29 economy and 45.3 strike rate.
4. Richard Hadlee - 17.43
At no. 4 position is Richard Hadlee of New Zealand. He has average of 40.4 while taking 64 wickets in 18 innings of 10 matches at 2.58 economy and 40.4 strike rate.
5. Malcolm Marshall - 18
Then comes our Malcolm Marshall of West Indies. He has average of 37.8 while taking 27 wickets in 7 innings of 4 matches at 2.85 economy and 37.8 strike rate.
6. Winston Davis - 18.8
At no. 6 position is Winston Davis of West Indies. He has average of 38.1 while taking 10 wickets in 4 innings of 2 matches at 2.96 economy and 38.1 strike rate.
7. Saliya Ahangama - 19.33
At position no. 7 is Saliya Ahangama of Sri Lanka. He has average of 44.5 while taking 18 wickets in 6 innings of 3 matches at 2.6 economy and 44.5 strike rate.
8. Bruce Reid - 23.6
Then comes our Bruce Reid of Australia. He has average of 59.6 while taking 10 wickets in 3 innings of 2 matches at 2.37 economy and 59.6 strike rate.
9. Wasim Akram - 24.2
At no. 9 position is Wasim Akram of Pakistan. He has average of 59.2 while taking 20 wickets in 8 innings of 5 matches at 2.45 economy and 59.2 strike rate.
10. Michael Holding - 24.22
At no. 10 position is Michael Holding of West Indies. He has average of 54.6 while taking 9 wickets in 5 innings of 3 matches at 2.65 economy and 54.6 strike rate.