5 active batsmen with the highest average in Test cricket

#4 Cheteshwar Pujara - 51.19

Cheteshwar Pujara

Seeing Cheteshwar Pujara bat is like seeing a monk at work. His seemingly unbreachable defense and his unwavering concentration make him one of the toughest batsmen to dismiss.

Pujara has featured in 114 innings for India so far, and has scored 5426 runs at a healthy average of 51.19, including 18 fifties and 20 hundreds. He is also seen by many as the heir to the legendary Rahul Dravid at the crucial No. 3 position.

#3 Kane Williamson - 53.38

Kane Williamson

Kane Williamson resembles a silent warrior who goes about his business in his own inimitable way. His game is replete with splendid strokes right out of the coaching manual, and he is undoubtedly the lynchpin of the New Zealand batting line-up today.

Williamson has featured in 127 innings for New Zealand in Tests and scored 6139 runs at an average of 53.38, including 20 hundreds and 30 fifties.