Template:Best Test career bowling averages
| Charles Marriott (ENG) | 8.72 |
| Frederick Martin (ENG) | 10.07 |
| George Lohmann (ENG) | 10.75 |
| Laurie Nash (AUS) | 12.60 |
| John Ferris (AUS/ENG) | 12.70 |
| Tom Horan (AUS) | 13.00 |
| Harry Dean (ENG) | 13.90 |
| Albert Trott (AUS/ENG) | 15.00 |
| Mike Procter (SA) | 15.02 |
| Jack Iverson (AUS) | 15.23 |
| Tom Kendall (AUS) | 15.35 |
| Alec Hurwood (AUS) | 15.45 |
| Billy Barnes (ENG) | 15.54 |
| John Trim (WI) | 16.16 |
| Billy Bates (ENG) | 16.42 |
Source: Cricinfo Qualification: 10 wickets, career completed. | |