Stats: Top 5 batters with the highest Test average (Min 5000 runs)

The ultimate test of a batsman's ability, stamina, and mental resilience is test cricket. It's a mark of greatness to keep scoring consistently in this manner throughout a long career. In batsmen who have scored over 5000 runs, the following five are the highest Test average batters:

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5. Kumar Sangakkara

Sangakkara was a trendy left-hand batsman who liked to play big knocks. Though extremely consistent in all three forms of the game, he was most deserving in Test cricket, especially after giving away his wicket-keeping duties. Scoring over 12,000 runs and more than 57 as his average, he retired. He has certainly been Sri Lanka's greatest batter.

4. Sir Gary Sobers

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The West Indies' Sir Garry Sobers, a complete all-rounder and a good batsman as well, will next come up. Sobers has scored 8,032 runs in 160 innings and 93 Test matches at a remarkable average of 57.78. Due to his quickness and flexibility, he was a total cricketer who could lead attacks anywhere on earth.

3. Wally Hammond

Throughout his career, England legend Wally Hammond remained incredibly consistent. With an average of 58.45, Hammond scored 7,249 runs in 140 innings in 85 Test matches. Hammond was a pillar of the English batting order due to his solid stroke play and ability to convert starts into meaningful runs.

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2. Ken Barrington

Between 1955 and 1968, Ken Barrington had an excellent Test career for England. With a great average of 58.67, he scored 6,806 runs in 82 matches as a dominant right-hand bat. Out of 20 centuries, his top score was 256. Barrington was known as an anchor at the crease for his determination and temperament.

1. Sir Don Bradman

Bradman has a record that stands unmatched in cricket history, even though he has scored fewer than 10,000 runs (6,996 in 52 Tests). He has an astounding average of 99.94, the highest of any player. The figure, which is unmatched by anyone else, remains one of the most identifiable figures in sporting history.

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