Best Bowling Average in Test Cricket in 2001
Record holder : Dougie Marillier of Zimbabwe holds the record (16) for best bowling average in test cricket in 2001.
1. 
Dougie Marillier - 16
At the top of list is Dougie Marillier of Zimbabwe. He has average of 35.1 while taking 7 wickets in 3 innings of 2 matches at 2.73 economy and 35.1 strike rate.
2. Justin Kemp - 18.87
Next in the list is Justin Kemp of South Africa. He has average of 49.3 while taking 8 wickets in 6 innings of 3 matches at 2.29 economy and 49.3 strike rate.
3. Muthiah Muralidaran - 21.23
At position no. 3 is Muthiah Muralidaran of Sri Lanka. He has average of 58.6 while taking 80 wickets in 23 innings of 12 matches at 2.17 economy and 58.6 strike rate.
4. Azhar Mahmood - 21.25
At position no. 4 is Azhar Mahmood of Pakistan. He has average of 51 while taking 4 wickets in 2 innings of 2 matches at 2.5 economy and 51 strike rate.
5. Shaun Pollock - 21.38
Then comes our Shaun Pollock of South Africa. He has average of 56.8 while taking 55 wickets in 26 innings of 13 matches at 2.25 economy and 56.8 strike rate.
6. James Franklin - 21.42
At position no. 6 is James Franklin of New Zealand. He has average of 47 while taking 7 wickets in 4 innings of 2 matches at 2.73 economy and 47 strike rate.
7. Glenn McGrath - 21.66
At position no. 7 is Glenn McGrath of Australia. He has average of 51.5 while taking 68 wickets in 27 innings of 14 matches at 2.51 economy and 51.5 strike rate.
8. Courtney Walsh - 22.25
Next in the list is Courtney Walsh of West Indies. He has average of 67.4 while taking 27 wickets in 12 innings of 6 matches at 1.97 economy and 67.4 strike rate.
9. Chaminda Vaas - 22.81
At no. 9 position is Chaminda Vaas of Sri Lanka. He has average of 50.6 while taking 58 wickets in 23 innings of 12 matches at 2.7 economy and 50.6 strike rate.
10. Sanath Jayasuriya - 24.68
At no. 10 position is Sanath Jayasuriya of Sri Lanka. He has average of 68.4 while taking 19 wickets in 18 innings of 13 matches at 2.16 economy and 68.4 strike rate.