Novice New Zealand Test batsman Hamish Marshall can claim a world record following his 146-run innings in the first Test against Australia here on Friday. When he was bowled between the legs by Shane Warne, as New Zealand were dismissed for 433 on day two of the match, it left Marshall with an average of 127.5 from three Tests after scores of 40 not out on debut in Johannesburg in 2000, and 69 in Chittagong last year.
The previous highest Test average was 112 by West Indian Andy Ganteaume, who had just one Test innings against England in Trinidad in 1948. Third on the list is the great Australian Don Bradman, who averaged a more genuine 99.94 from 52 Tests.
Marshall batted 338 minutes, faced 256 balls and hit 23 fours and a six before Warne turned one sharply out of the rough and it hit middle stump to end a fourth wicket stand of 131 with Nathan Astle.
Marshall's innings was also the eighth highest debut innings against Australia by all batsmen.
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