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.
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.
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