History
Border Gavaskar Trophy
History
Border Gavaskar Trophy
The trophy was introduced in 1996, symbolizing the cricketing rivalry between India and Australia.
Allan Border and Sunil Gavaskar were prolific batsmen for their respective countries and are both revered for their contributions to cricket. Format
The series consists of Test matches, which are the longest form of cricket, typically played over five days.
The series does not have a fixed schedule but is generally played every two years, alternating between India and Australia as hosts.
India: 10
Australia: 5
Drawn: 1
India: 23
Australia: 20
Drawn: 11
Sachin Tendulkar (India): 3,262 runs
Ricky Ponting (Australia): 2,555 runs
5
VVS Laxman (India): 2,434 runs
Michael Clarke (Australia): 329* (Sydney, 2012)
VVS Laxman (India): 281 (Kolkata, 2001)
Ricky Ponting (Aus): 257 (Melbourne, 2003)
Sachin Tendulkar (India): 9 centuries
Ricky Ponting (Australia): 8 centuries
Anil Kumble (India): 111 wickets
Nathan Lyon (Aus): 116 wickets (as of 2023)
Harbhajan Singh (India): 95 wickets
Harbhajan Singh (India): 15/217 (Chennai, 2001)
Anil Kumble (India): 14/149 (Delhi, 1998)
Narendra Hirwani (India): 8/75 (Chennai, 1988)
Nathan Lyon (Australia): 8/50 (Bangalore, 2017)
Ravichandran Ashwin (Ind): 1,246 runs and 97 wkt
Kapil Dev (India): 624 runs and 79 wickets
2020-21 (Australia): India won 2-1
2022-23 (India): India won 2-1
2020-21 (Australia): India won 2-1
2022-23 (India): India won 2-1
India: 10
Australia: 5
Drawn: 1
India: 23
Australia: 20
Drawn: 11
Sachin Tendulkar (India): 3,262 runs
Ricky Ponting (Australia): 2,555 runs
5
VVS Laxman (India): 2,434 runs
Michael Clarke (Australia): 329* (Sydney, 2012)
VVS Laxman (India): 281 (Kolkata, 2001)
Ricky Ponting (Aus): 257 (Melbourne, 2003)
Sachin Tendulkar (India): 9 centuries
Ricky Ponting (Australia): 8 centuries
Anil Kumble (India): 111 wickets
Nathan Lyon (Aus): 116 wickets (as of 2023)
Harbhajan Singh (India): 95 wickets
Harbhajan Singh (India): 15/217 (Chennai, 2001)
Anil Kumble (India): 14/149 (Delhi, 1998)
Narendra Hirwani (India): 8/75 (Chennai, 1988)
Nathan Lyon (Australia): 8/50 (Bangalore, 2017)
Ravichandran Ashwin (Ind): 1,246 runs and 97 wkt
Kapil Dev (India): 624 runs and 79 wickets
2020-21 (Australia): India won 2-1
2022-23 (India): India won 2-1
2020-21 (Australia): India won 2-1
2022-23 (India): India won 2-1
India: 10
Australia: 5
Drawn: 1
India: 23
Australia: 20
Drawn: 11
Sachin Tendulkar (India): 3,262 runs
Ricky Ponting (Australia): 2,555 runs
5
VVS Laxman (India): 2,434 runs
Michael Clarke (Aus): 329* (Sydney, 2012)
VVS Laxman (India): 281 (Kolkata, 2001)
Ricky Ponting (Aus): 257 (Melbourne, 2003)
Michael Clarke (Aus): 329* (Sydney, 2012)
VVS Laxman (India): 281 (Kolkata, 2001)
Ricky Ponting (Aus): 257 (Melbourne, 2003)
Sachin Tendulkar (India): 9 centuries
Ricky Ponting (Australia): 8 centuries
Anil Kumble (India): 111 wickets
Nathan Lyon (Aus): 116 wkt (as of 2023)
Harbhajan Singh (India): 95 wickets
Harbhajan Singh (India): 15/217 (Chennai, 2001)
Anil Kumble (India): 14/149 (Delhi, 1998)
Ravichandran Ashwin (Ind): 1,246 runs and 97 wkt
Kapil Dev (India): 624 runs and 79 wickets
Narendra Hirwani (India): 8/75 (Chennai, 1988)
Nathan Lyon (Australia): 8/50 (Bangalore, 2017)
2020-21 (Australia): India won 2-1
2022-23 (India): India won 2-1
2020-21 (Australia): India won 2-1
2022-23 (India): India won 2-1
As of the latest series in 2023, India retained the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, having defeated Australia.
Highest Run-Scorers: Sachin Tendulkar holds the record for the most runs in Border-Gavaskar Trophy history.
Anil Kumble is the leading wicket-taker in the series.
As of the latest series in 2023, India retained the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, having defeated Australia.
Highest Run-Scorers: Sachin Tendulkar holds the record for the most runs in Border-Gavaskar Trophy history.
Anil Kumble is the leading wicket-taker in the series.
Memorable Moments
Known for India's dramatic comeback, highlighted by VVS Laxman and Rahul Dravid's record-breaking partnership in Kolkata.
Australia's first series win in India in 35 years.
India won their first Test series in Australia, marking a historic achievement.
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