Bradman thus wanted to preserve his two first-choice pacemen for a vigorous attack on the English batsmen every 55 overs.[123] As a result, Lindwall bowled 224 overs, while Australia's third fast bowler Bill Johnston bowled 306.[124] Lindwall led the Test bowling averages, with 27 wickets at 19.62, making him the equal leading wicket-taker along with Johnston, who averaged 23.33.[124][125] The duo's haul of 27 Test wickets equalled the record for an Australian fast bowler during a tour of England.[4] The Australian pair were substantially ahead the next most successful bowler, England's Alec Bedser, who took 18 wickets at 38.22.[124][125] Lindwall's role as the leading strike bowler is borne out in his economy and strike rate in both the Tests and all first-class matches.