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99.94 Don Bradman
In 1948, Don Bradman walked out for his last Test innings needing four runs to average 100. He was bowled for zero on his second ball. His final average of 99.94 remains the highest in Test cricket.
It is absurd that a player needing just four runs ended with a lower average.
Source: Wikipedia, Don Bradman. Verified against Wikipedia, Don Bradman and ICC Hall of Fame, Donald Bradman on 2026-11-08.
99.94 Don Bradman
Source: Wikipedia, Don Bradman. Verified against Wikipedia, Don Bradman and ICC Hall of Fame, Donald Bradman on 2026-11-08.
19 wicketsJim Laker
Source: Wikipedia, Jim Laker. Verified against Wikipedia, Jim Laker and The Cricket Monthly, Jim Laker's 10 for at Old Trafford on 2026-11-08.
Source: ESPNCricinfo. Cricinfo's hat-trick records history identifies Matthews (1912, vs South Africa) as the only bowler to take two hat-tricks in the same Test match; Cricket Web's records column confirms the same.