Which batter has the best average in home Tests?
What's the story
New Zealand batter Kane Williamson recently retired from international cricket. After playing the Lord's Test against England, the 35-year-old bowed as New Zealand's most successful batter in the format. Williamson will be remembered for his technical prowess, especially when the ball swung profusely. The Kiwi batter averaged 65.76 in New Zealand, the third-most for a batter in home Tests (minimum of 50 Test innings).
#1
Sir Donald Bradman (Australia): 98.22
Sir Donald Bradman, the legendary Australian batter, tops this list by a distance. He concluded his Test career with a record 6,996 runs from just 52 Tests. Notably, 4,322 of those runs were scored in 52 home Tests. As per ESPNcricinfo, Bradman averaged 98.22 at home, scoring 18 tons and 10 half-centuries. His highest score in home Tests is 299*.
#2
Sir Garyy Sobers (West Indies): 66.8
Sir Garry Sobers, arguably the greatest all-rounder, hammered 8,032 runs from 93 Tests at an incredible average of 57.78. In an illustrious 20-year career, the former West Indies all-rounder racked up 4,075 from 44 home Tests at 66.8. Sobers's tally includes 14 tons, 12 half-centuries, and his career-best score of 365*. He also took 107 wickets at 34.12 on home soil.
#3
Kane Williamson (New Zealand): 65.76
As mentioned, Kane Williamson has the third spot on this list. According to ESPNcricinfo, the star batter concluded his Test career with 9,515 runs from 110 Tests. His average of 54.06 is the fourth-best among batters with as many or more runs than Williamson. The Kiwi batter smashed 5,327 runs from 55 home Tests at an average of 65.76. He owns 20 tons.