Best Bowling Average in Test Cricket in 2008
Record holder : Ajantha Mendis of Sri Lanka holds the record (18.38) for best bowling average in test cricket in 2008.
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Ajantha Mendis - 18.38
The record is held by Ajantha Mendis of Sri Lanka. He has average of 37.6 while taking 26 wickets in 6 innings of 3 matches at 2.92 economy and 37.6 strike rate.
2. Jacob Oram - 20
Then comes our Jacob Oram of New Zealand. He has average of 71.6 while taking 17 wickets in 14 innings of 8 matches at 1.67 economy and 71.6 strike rate.
3. Dale Steyn - 20.01
At position no. 3 is Dale Steyn of South Africa. He has average of 35.8 while taking 74 wickets in 24 innings of 13 matches at 3.34 economy and 35.8 strike rate.
4. Ryan Sidebottom - 20.25
Next in the list is Ryan Sidebottom of England. He has average of 45.3 while taking 47 wickets in 16 innings of 8 matches at 2.68 economy and 45.3 strike rate.
5. Iain O'Brien - 21.57
At position no. 5 is Iain O'Brien of New Zealand. He has average of 47.2 while taking 38 wickets in 16 innings of 10 matches at 2.74 economy and 47.2 strike rate.
6. Muthiah Muralidaran - 24.46
At position no. 6 is Muthiah Muralidaran of Sri Lanka. He has average of 51.5 while taking 43 wickets in 12 innings of 6 matches at 2.84 economy and 51.5 strike rate.
7. Shakib Al Hasan - 25.9
Next in the list is Shakib Al Hasan of Bangladesh. He has average of 58.2 while taking 30 wickets in 12 innings of 8 matches at 2.66 economy and 58.2 strike rate.
8. Daniel Vettori - 26.12
Next in the list is Daniel Vettori of New Zealand. He has average of 65.6 while taking 54 wickets in 23 innings of 14 matches at 2.38 economy and 65.6 strike rate.
9. Chaminda Vaas - 28.2
At no. 9 position is Chaminda Vaas of Sri Lanka. He has average of 54.7 while taking 20 wickets in 12 innings of 6 matches at 3.09 economy and 54.7 strike rate.
10. Jacques Kallis - 28.37
Next in the list is Jacques Kallis of South Africa. He has average of 59.4 while taking 29 wickets in 26 innings of 15 matches at 2.86 economy and 59.4 strike rate.