Best Bowling Average in Test Cricket in 1997

Record holder : Wasim Akram of Pakistan holds the record (17.73) for best bowling average in test cricket in 1997.

1. Wasim Akram - 17.73

At the top of list is Wasim Akram of Pakistan. He has average of 38.3 while taking 23 wickets in 9 innings of 5 matches at 2.77 economy and 38.3 strike rate.

2. Phil Tufnell - 18.61

At position no. 2 is Phil Tufnell of England. He has average of 59.8 while taking 18 wickets in 7 innings of 4 matches at 1.86 economy and 59.8 strike rate.

3. Simon Cook - 20.28

At position no. 3 is Simon Cook of Australia. He has average of 32 while taking 7 wickets in 4 innings of 2 matches at 3.8 economy and 32 strike rate.

4. Jason Gillespie - 20.63

At no. 4 position is Jason Gillespie of Australia. He has average of 39 while taking 30 wickets in 13 innings of 7 matches at 3.16 economy and 39 strike rate.

5. Michael Bevan - 21

Then comes our Michael Bevan of Australia. He has average of 38.3 while taking 21 wickets in 12 innings of 8 matches at 3.28 economy and 38.3 strike rate.

6. Brett Schultz - 21.28

At position no. 6 is Brett Schultz of South Africa. He has average of 44.5 while taking 7 wickets in 3 innings of 2 matches at 2.86 economy and 44.5 strike rate.

7. Glenn McGrath - 21.38

At position no. 7 is Glenn McGrath of Australia. He has average of 49.4 while taking 63 wickets in 25 innings of 13 matches at 2.59 economy and 49.4 strike rate.

8. Hansie Cronje - 23.18

Next in the list is Hansie Cronje of South Africa. He has average of 56.4 while taking 11 wickets in 12 innings of 9 matches at 2.46 economy and 56.4 strike rate.

9. Adam Huckle - 23.18

At position no. 9 is Adam Huckle of Zimbabwe. He has average of 44.1 while taking 16 wickets in 4 innings of 2 matches at 3.15 economy and 44.1 strike rate.

10. Mark Ealham - 23.87

Then comes our Mark Ealham of England. He has average of 44 while taking 8 wickets in 4 innings of 4 matches at 3.25 economy and 44 strike rate.