Cricketers with Best Batting Average in Test Cricket (2023)

By | Bullscore 8 Aug, 2022

Cricketers with Best Batting Average in Test Cricket

Test matches are the most difficult format of cricket because cricketers must bat for a long duration of time while bowlers attempt to take their wicket as quickly as possible. Even though these matches are difficult, cricketers would gladly play even a single match while representing their country. Playing test cricket requires a lot of endurance and ability from the cricketer, as well as a lot of patience to play on the ground. Even a small amount of impatience can cause a disruption in the player’s match strategy. As a result, maintaining a batting average in test matches is more difficult than in other formats of cricket. Let’s take a look at the player with the best batting average in Test Cricket in 2022.

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Top 5 Players with Highest Batting Average in Test Cricket (2022)

#1 Don Bradman (AUS)

Don Bradman, the legendary international batsman, is widely regarded as the greatest batsman of all time. Donald’s meteoric rise from hinterland cricketer to Australian international cricketer in just two years is almost unbelievable. In Australia, there are several fables about Bradman, one of which involves him practicing with a golf ball and a cricket stump. He set numerous records, some of which still stand.

Bradman’s batting average of 99.94 has yet to be broken, and the chances of breaking it are slim. The Don played 52 matches for Australia from 1928 to 1948. During this time, a special tactic called ‘Bodyline’ was devised for Bradman. This tactic almost jeopardized the two countries’ diplomatic relationship.

The folklore of Sir Don Bradman’s batting genius is synonymous with excellence in sports.

You will continue to inspire sports women and men forever.

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— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) August 27, 2021

Even after he retired from cricket, his advice was highly sought after by a variety of people in the same field. On his 100th birthday, the Royal Australian Mint released a commemorative $5 gold coin featuring his image. Bradon was inducted into the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) Hall of Fame in 2009.

#2 Adam Voges (AUS)

Adam Voges, a former Australian cricketer, has a batting average of 61.87, second only to Don Bradman. Voges made his test debut in 2015 against the West Indies Cricket team and went on to play 20 tests for Australia. Voges has broken numerous previous cricket records, including Sachin Tendulkar’s Test record for most runs between dismissals.

Voges’ talent for cricket was evident from a young age. He played for Australia in the under-19 cricket team after attending the Western Australian Institute of Sports. Adam made his first appearance for Western Australia in the Pura Cup in 2002. Voges, on the other hand, made his Australian Cricket team debut in 2006-07 during the Chapper-Hadlee Trophy.

Adam Voges appeared in all three formats, but his appearances were inconsistent. Voges has played a total of 20 Test matches, scoring 1485 runs and smashing five centuries and four fiftys. His personal best in Test Matches was 269 runs.

#3 Graeme Pollock (SA)

Pollock is widely regarded as the best cricketer on the African Cricket team. Graeme was born into a famous cricketing Family and didn’t diminish his family’s glory. Graeme broke numerous records in cricket, despite the fact that his test career was cut short due to South Africa’s boycott of the sport. Bradman considered Graeme Pollock and Garfield Sobers to be the best left-handed batsmen in cricket history.

Graeme had a batting average of 60.97 which is the third highest after Don Bradman And Adam Voges. He has received various awards and honors which include him being voted as South Africa’s Cricketer of the 20th Century.

#4 George Headley (WI)

George was one of the best cricketers from the West Indies before World war II and one of the greatest cricket to ever play. During George Headley’s career, the West Indies cricket team was weak and depended on Headley for his batting, due to him being a world-class player. George maintains his 60.83 batting average in test matches while at the number 3 in the batting order.

George after taking his place in the Jamacia Cricket team almost missed the tour of England in 1928. George had dominated the batting of the west indies for a long time while also gaining a lot of success during this time. But all of this has to be stopped at the time of the war outbreak in 1939. George returned to play cricket in 1948 but he was not able to achieve the same level as back due to injuries he received in the war.

George captained the west indies against England in 1948 and become the first black player who was appointed to that position. George Headley took retirement from cricket in 1954 as he return to jamaica with a public subscription. He coached the Jamaican cricket team till 1962 after being employed by the Jamaican government.

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#5 Herbert Sutcliffe (ENG)

English cricketer, Herbert Sutcliffe played and represented Yorkshire cricket club and England national teams as an opening batsman. Sutcliffe’s cricket career almost happened between two wars. His debut in first-class matches was delayed by world war I and the second world war terminated his cricket career as he was called for military service.

Herbert was the first batsman to smash 16 test centuries in test cricket while he also smashed 23 half-centuries. Sutcliffe, the right-hand batsman was known for his determination and concentration which makes him an invaluable cricketer when playing test matches. He had an impressive batting average of 60.73 in his test career.

Herbert Sutcliffe played 54 test matches and he toured Australia on three occasions while enjoying great success in them. Sutcliffe also didn’t approve of the specially devised tactic for Bradman.

Player	Span	Mat	Inns	Runs	HS	Ave	100	50
DG Bradman (AUS)	1928-1948	52	80	6996	334	99.94	29	13
AC Voges (AUS)	2015-2016	20	31	1485	269*	61.87	5	4
RG Pollock (SA)	1963-1970	23	41	2256	274	60.97	7	11
GA Headley (WI)	1930-1954	22	40	2190	270*	60.83	10	5
H Sutcliffe (ENG)	1924-1935	54	84	4555	194	60.73	16	23