Best Bowling Average in Test Cricket in 1996
Record holder : Jayantha Silva of Sri Lanka holds the record (7.69) for best bowling average in test cricket in 1996.
1. 
Jayantha Silva - 7.69
At the top of list is Jayantha Silva of Sri Lanka. He has average of 32.2 while taking 13 wickets in 4 innings of 2 matches at 1.43 economy and 32.2 strike rate.
2. Shaun Pollock - 8.41
Then comes our Shaun Pollock of South Africa. He has average of 24.9 while taking 12 wickets in 4 innings of 2 matches at 2.02 economy and 24.9 strike rate.
3. Allan Donald - 11.15
Next in the list is Allan Donald of South Africa. He has average of 28.7 while taking 26 wickets in 7 innings of 4 matches at 2.32 economy and 28.7 strike rate.
4. Mohammad Zahid - 11.81
At no. 4 position is Mohammad Zahid of Pakistan. He has average of 22.3 while taking 11 wickets in 2 innings of 1 matches at 3.17 economy and 22.3 strike rate.
5. Muthiah Muralidaran - 13.92
At position no. 5 is Muthiah Muralidaran of Sri Lanka. He has average of 45.2 while taking 14 wickets in 4 innings of 2 matches at 1.84 economy and 45.2 strike rate.
6. Steve Waugh - 16
Then comes our Steve Waugh of Australia. He has average of 50.1 while taking 6 wickets in 4 innings of 4 matches at 1.91 economy and 50.1 strike rate.
7. Simon Doull - 17.1
At position no. 7 is Simon Doull of New Zealand. He has average of 37.8 while taking 10 wickets in 3 innings of 2 matches at 2.71 economy and 37.8 strike rate.
8. Glenn McGrath - 17.53
At position no. 8 is Glenn McGrath of Australia. He has average of 44.6 while taking 30 wickets in 10 innings of 5 matches at 2.35 economy and 44.6 strike rate.
9. Aashish Kapoor - 20.2
Then comes our Aashish Kapoor of India. He has average of 63.6 while taking 5 wickets in 4 innings of 2 matches at 1.9 economy and 63.6 strike rate.
10. Paul Reiffel - 20.33
At position no. 10 is Paul Reiffel of Australia. He has average of 42.7 while taking 18 wickets in 8 innings of 4 matches at 2.85 economy and 42.7 strike rate.