Best Bowling Average in Test Cricket in 1987
Record holder : Tony Dodemaide of Australia holds the record (15.14) for best bowling average in test cricket in 1987.
1. Tony Dodemaide - 15.14
The record is held by Tony Dodemaide of Australia. He has average of 41.5 while taking 7 wickets in 2 innings of 1 matches at 2.18 economy and 41.5 strike rate.
2. Roger Binny - 15.75
Next in the list is Roger Binny of India. He has average of 36.8 while taking 8 wickets in 3 innings of 3 matches at 2.56 economy and 36.8 strike rate.
3. Joel Garner - 17.08
Then comes our Joel Garner of West Indies. He has average of 38.5 while taking 12 wickets in 4 innings of 2 matches at 2.66 economy and 38.5 strike rate.
4. Gladstone Small - 18.4
Then comes our Gladstone Small of England. He has average of 49.2 while taking 5 wickets in 2 innings of 1 matches at 2.24 economy and 49.2 strike rate.
5. Tony Gray - 18.75
Then comes our Tony Gray of West Indies. He has average of 36.7 while taking 8 wickets in 4 innings of 2 matches at 3.06 economy and 36.7 strike rate.
6. Courtney Walsh - 18.84
Next in the list is Courtney Walsh of West Indies. He has average of 40.2 while taking 32 wickets in 11 innings of 6 matches at 2.81 economy and 40.2 strike rate.
7. Peter Taylor - 19.25
Then comes our Peter Taylor of Australia. He has average of 41.2 while taking 8 wickets in 2 innings of 1 matches at 2.8 economy and 41.2 strike rate.
8. Richard Hadlee - 20.74
At no. 8 position is Richard Hadlee of New Zealand. He has average of 47.3 while taking 39 wickets in 12 innings of 7 matches at 2.62 economy and 47.3 strike rate.
9. Neil Foster - 21.09
Then comes our Neil Foster of England. He has average of 51.8 while taking 21 wickets in 8 innings of 7 matches at 2.44 economy and 51.8 strike rate.
10. Bruce Reid - 22
Then comes our Bruce Reid of Australia. He has average of 60.6 while taking 10 wickets in 5 innings of 3 matches at 2.17 economy and 60.6 strike rate.