Best Bowling Economy in Test Cricket in 1988
Record holder : Arshad Ayub of India holds the record (1.53) for best bowling economy in test cricket in 1988.
1. Arshad Ayub - 1.53
The record is held by Arshad Ayub of India. He has economy of 65 while taking 22 wickets in 8 innings of 4 matches at 16.68 average and 65 strike rate.
2. Tauseef Ahmed - 1.66
At position no. 2 is Tauseef Ahmed of Pakistan. He has economy of 87.6 while taking 11 wickets in 6 innings of 3 matches at 24.27 average and 87.6 strike rate.
3. Iqbal Qasim - 1.71
At position no. 3 is Iqbal Qasim of Pakistan. He has economy of 51.9 while taking 12 wickets in 5 innings of 3 matches at 14.83 average and 51.9 strike rate.
4. Ewen Chatfield - 1.97
Next in the list is Ewen Chatfield of New Zealand. He has economy of 73.3 while taking 19 wickets in 10 innings of 6 matches at 24.15 average and 73.3 strike rate.
5. Mudassar Nazar - 1.98
At position no. 5 is Mudassar Nazar of Pakistan. He has economy of 66 while taking 6 wickets in 9 innings of 6 matches at 21.83 average and 66 strike rate.
6. John Childs - 2.12
Then comes our John Childs of England. He has economy of 172 while taking 3 wickets in 3 innings of 2 matches at 61 average and 172 strike rate.
7. Terry Alderman - 2.14
At position no. 7 is Terry Alderman of Australia. He has economy of 58.4 while taking 7 wickets in 2 innings of 1 matches at 20.85 average and 58.4 strike rate.
8. Eddie Hemmings - 2.24
At position no. 8 is Eddie Hemmings of England. He has economy of 238 while taking 3 wickets in 3 innings of 2 matches at 89 average and 238 strike rate.
9. John Emburey - 2.31
At no. 9 position is John Emburey of England. He has economy of 212.8 while taking 8 wickets in 13 innings of 8 matches at 82.12 average and 212.8 strike rate.
10. Phil DeFreitas - 2.33
Next in the list is Phil DeFreitas of England. He has economy of 157 while taking 7 wickets in 7 innings of 5 matches at 61.14 average and 157 strike rate.