Harry Brook only behind Don Bradman's unbreakable '99.94 average' record as he scripts history
Published - 21 Jul 2024, 07:51 PM | Updated - 23 Aug 2024, 01:16 AM
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England National Cricket Team batter Harry Brook has joined the elite in the history of Test cricket. The right-hander is second to great Don Bradman in the list of highest average in the longest format of the game in terms of batters who have played over 20 innings.
Harry Brook has been one of the finest young batters going around the World cricket. The right-hander has been the most consistent batter for England in the longest format of the game. This has been quite evident in the ongoing Test match against West Indies National Cricket Team.
Harry Brook in the ongoing second Test against West Indies slammed a sensational century. The middle-order batter, who slammed a half-century in the first game, made sure that he continued his golden form with the bat and helped his team get a big lead.
Harry Brook, who scored 36 runs in the first innings, made sure that he bettered his performance and came up with a sensational innings. The right-hander slammed a terrific century and helped his team take a massive first-innings lead of over 300 runs and put the opposition under pressure.
Harry Brook along with Joe Root, who has also slammed a century, shared a vital partnership for England. The duo made sure that they made West Indies bowlers look clueless and scored runs at a quick pace for their team. They added 189 runs together.
Harry Brook slammed his 5th Test century and ended with an innings of 109 runs off 132 balls. The right-hander also slammed 13 fours in his innings. With his ton, he also completed 1300 runs in the longest format of the game in just 14 games, which speaks about his consistency.
Harry Brook currently has 1376 runs to his name at an average of 62.55. The batter also has 5 centuries and 8 half-centuries to his name. His average is the second-best in the history of Test cricket and with the kind of cricket that he is playing, the numbers are only expected to rise.
Harry Brook ahead of Adam Voges, Graeme Pollock, and George Headley in the list of highest averages in Test cricket
Harry Brook is ahead of Adam Voges, Graeme Pollock, and George Headley on the list. The right-hander has been the best batter for England in the last few years. He would be keen to carry his good form and help his team win some of the big matches ahead.
Highest batting average in Test cricket
Don Bradman- 99.94
Harry Brook- 62.55
Adam Voges - 61.87
Graeme Pollock - 60.97
George Headley - 60.83
After Harry Brook got out, Joe Root slammed a vital century for his team. The middle-order batter also became the 8th leading run-getter in the history of Test cricket. His sensational knock has helped England take a lead of over 360 runs. He would be hoping to carry on and get as many runs as possible.