List of New Zealand first-class cricket records Bowling records Best average in a career

| Matches | Wickets | Runs | Average | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | 311 | 4564 | 14.67 | 1888/89-1913/14 |
| 49 | 265 | 4414 | 16.65 | 1892/93-1909/10 |
| 62 | 320 | 5460 | 17.06 | 1888/89-1906/07 |
| 211 | 955 | 17272 | 18.08 | 1899/00-1925/26 |
| 342 | 1490 | 26998 | 18.11 | 1971/72-1990 |
| 119 | 537 | 9961 | 18.54 | 1951/52-1964/65 |
| 52 | 241 | 4476 | 18.58 | 1898/99-1919/20 |