Best Test XI of 2019

Bowlers

Pat Cummins (Matches - 12, Wickets - 59, Average - 20.13)

Pat Cummins

Pat Cummins emerged as the leader of the Australian bowling attack in 2019. He was exceptional for Australia, and finished as the world's leading wicket-taker of the year.

Cummins took 59 wickets in 12 games at an outstanding average of 20.13. He reaped the rewards for bowling in the right areas and remaining injury-free.

Cummins was instrumental in Australia's Ashes win over England.

Mitchell Starc (Matches - 8, Wickets - 42, Average - 20.71)

Mitchell Starc

Cummins' countryman Mitchell Starc also had a terrific year in red-ball cricket. Despite missing quite a few matches due to injuries and workload management, Starc was the 5th highest wicket-taker of the year.

The left-arm quick took 42 wickets in just 8 games in 2019.

Neil Wagner (Matches - 6, Wickets - 43, Average - 17.81)

Neil Wagner

Neil Wagner is undoubtedly one of the most underrated bowlers in Test cricket. Even considering that, his bowling performances in 2019 got everyone's attention.

The South African born Wagner picked up 43 scalps in just 6 games at a staggering average of 17.81. He also reached the mark of 200 Test wickets during the year.