Best Bowling Average in Test Cricket in 2004
Record holder : Heath Streak of Zimbabwe holds the record (12.6) for best bowling average in test cricket in 2004.
1. 
Heath Streak - 12.6
At the top of list is Heath Streak of Zimbabwe. He has average of 49.6 while taking 5 wickets in 2 innings of 2 matches at 1.52 economy and 49.6 strike rate.
2. Glenn McGrath - 18.46
At position no. 2 is Glenn McGrath of Australia. He has average of 46.4 while taking 47 wickets in 20 innings of 10 matches at 2.38 economy and 46.4 strike rate.
3. Ray Price - 20
At no. 3 position is Ray Price of Zimbabwe. He has average of 41 while taking 8 wickets in 3 innings of 2 matches at 2.92 economy and 41 strike rate.
4. Tillakaratne Dilshan - 20.6
At no. 4 position is Tillakaratne Dilshan of Sri Lanka. He has average of 57.6 while taking 5 wickets in 8 innings of 9 matches at 2.14 economy and 57.6 strike rate.
5. Muthiah Muralidaran - 22.02
At position no. 5 is Muthiah Muralidaran of Sri Lanka. He has average of 45.8 while taking 47 wickets in 12 innings of 6 matches at 2.87 economy and 45.8 strike rate.
6. Michael Kasprowicz - 23.74
At position no. 6 is Michael Kasprowicz of Australia. He has average of 51.8 while taking 47 wickets in 25 innings of 13 matches at 2.74 economy and 51.8 strike rate.
7. Steve Harmison - 23.92
At position no. 7 is Steve Harmison of England. He has average of 47.1 while taking 67 wickets in 25 innings of 13 matches at 3.04 economy and 47.1 strike rate.
8. Shane Warne - 24.07
Next in the list is Shane Warne of Australia. He has average of 49.6 while taking 70 wickets in 22 innings of 12 matches at 2.91 economy and 49.6 strike rate.
9. Irfan Pathan - 24.18
At no. 9 position is Irfan Pathan of India. He has average of 51.1 while taking 38 wickets in 18 innings of 9 matches at 2.83 economy and 51.1 strike rate.
10. Anil Kumble - 24.83
At position no. 10 is Anil Kumble of India. He has average of 49.7 while taking 74 wickets in 23 innings of 12 matches at 2.99 economy and 49.7 strike rate.