Test Cricket - Who was better?

[Slifer]

Seems like Hayden is leading but would you guys rate Warner above Taylor?

Hell to the no. Warner is garbage outside Australia. In the 90s, Warner might average over 40.

 

[BazBall21]

One of the most blatant FTBs

 

[The_CricketUmpire]

Perhaps I am being a wee bit harsh on tubby Taylor who certainly did have his moments in the sun.
My reference of disappointment to him though was a general one and referred to over many years.
The table for the most runs that decade is somewhat misleading because he played more tests than anyone else, and while he certainly faced some
great bowlers during that time, he only averaged 40 that decade despite scoring 334* which is fine, but certainly nothing outstanding.

Averaging nearly 41, in that strong era, as an opening batsman is very good. If he played now he would be averaging high 40s even the 50 mark.

 

[The_CricketUmpire]

Hell to the no. Warner is garbage outside Australia. In the 90s, Warner might average over 40.

These stats will change as Warner is still playing Test cricket but they stand currently as of 13/12/2022, see below:

David Warner - Test Career (still playing)

Home
Matches: 52
Innings: 91
Runs: 4926
Average: 58.64
Highest Score: 335* vs Pakistan, 2019
50s: 14
100s: 18
50+ Scores: 32
50+ Scores Ratio: 50+ every 2.84 innings
150+ Scores: 5
Ducks: 4
Strike Rate: 58.64

Away
Matches: 46
Innings: 89
Runs: 2993
Average: 34.01
Highest Score: 145 vs South Africa, 2014
50s: 20
100s: 6
50+ Scores: 26
50+ Scores Ratio: 50+ every 3.42 innings
150+ Scores: 0
Ducks: 7
Strike Rate: 68.33

Total
Matches: 98
Innings: 180
Runs: 7919
Average: 46.04
Highest Score: 335* vs Pakistan, 2019
50s: 34
100s: 24
50+ Scores: 58
50+ Scores Ratio: 50+ every 3.10 innings
150+ Scores: 5
Ducks: 11
Strike Rate: 71.24
1000+ Runs in Calander Year: 2
Most Runs in Calander Year: 1317 (2015)
Average Runs Scored Per Year: 659.91

 

[The_CricketUmpire]

They average similar but Slater has a clear edge on consistency. Taylor a little feast or famine in terms of run distribution per year.

And I’d go Hayden>Slater>Langer>Taylor>Warner.

Justin Langer- Test Career

Home
Matches: 55
Innings: 96
Runs: 4428
Average: 48.66
Highest Score: 250 vs England, 2002
50s: 13
100s: 15
50+ Scores: 28
50+ Scores Ratio: 50+ every 3.42 innings
150+ Scores: 6
Ducks: 5
Strike Rate: 54.41

Away
Matches: 50
Innings: 86
Runs: 3268
Average: 41.37
Highest Score: 166 vs Sri Lanka, 2004
50s: 17
100s: 8
50+ Scores: 25
50+ Scores Ratio: 50+ every 3.44 innings
150+ Scores: 1
Ducks: 6
Strike Rate: 53.97

Total
Matches: 105
Innings: 182
Runs: 7696
Average: 45.27
Highest Score: 250 vs England, 2002
50s: 30
100s: 23
50+ Scores: 53
50+ Scores Ratio: 50+ every 3.43 innings
150+ Scores: 7
Ducks: 11
Strike Rate: 54.23
1000+ Runs in Calander Year: 1
Most Runs in Calander Year: 1481 (2004)
Average Runs Scored Per Year: 549.71