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Did Viv Richards end his career with a higher average in Test cricket or in One Day Internationals?

  • Test cricket

  • One Day Internationals

  • Both were the same

  • This information is not known

Answer

Viv Richards had a higher average in Test cricket than in One Day Internationals. He scored 8,540 runs in Test cricket at an average of 50.23, while he scored 6,721 runs in One Day Internationals at an average of 47.00. Richards was a prolific run-scorer in both formats, but he was more successful in Test cricket, where he was able to use his power and skill to dominate the bowling.
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