IND vs AUS: The Border-Gavaskar Trophy is one of the most celebrated cricket series in test cricket. This is played between the two best test teams in the game. This is the series between Australia and India, which is played once every two years. It started back in 1996/97 and got its name from two legendary cricketers from respective teams: Allan Border (Australia) and Sunil Gavaskar (India).
If we look at the overall Test record between India and Australia, the Men in Yellow have a great record, but when it comes to the Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) series, India have an upper hand. In fact, India are the only team to win two consecutive test series in Australia in modern-day cricket.
Now, these two sides will lock horns once again in the next episode of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. Below, we will see how India and Australia fare head-to-head in Test cricket.
India vs Australia Head-to-Head Record in Test Cricket
The very first time that India and Australia came face-to-face against each other was in 1947/48, and it was a five-match test series, which Australia won 4-0. In 1959/60, India won their first ever test against Australia. India won their maiden test series against Australia in 1979/80.
But after that, India had their moments, and they shared a pretty good record in the recent past. Overall, these two teams have crossed paths 107 times overall in tests. Australia have a slightly upper hand in the head-to-head contests. They have won 45 matches, while India have registered wins in 32 games. One game between the two teams has been tied, while the remaining 29 games have been drawn.
| Matches Played | 107 |
| India Won | 32 |
| Australia Won | 45 |
| Tied | 1 |
| No Result | 29 |
| India Win Percentage | 29.90% |
| Australia Win Percentage | 42.05% |
India vs Australia Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) Head-to-Head Record
The first ever Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) series between India and Australia was played in 1996/97. Australia have a great overall record in tests over India, but India have a splendid record in BGT series. India won the first two editions of the BGT series, while Australia’s first BGT series win was in 1999/00.
Overall, these two have played 16 Border Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) series until now. India have a clear edge with 10 series wins, while Australia have won five so far, while one in 2003/04 was drawn. Match wise, both teams have played 56 test matches in BGT series. India have won 24 games while Australia have won 20 while 12 have been drawn. Overall, India have won nine tests in Australia. Below we can see the head-to-head record between the two teams in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
| Matches Played | 56 |
| India Won | 24 |
| Australia Won | 20 |
| Tied | 0 |
| No Result | 12 |
| India Win Percentage | 42.85% |
| Australia Win Percentage | 35.71% |
India vs Australia Test Record (Highest Totals)
A total of ten times, 600 or more runs have been scored in an innings in a test match between India and Australia. India have done it seven times, while Australia have done it three times. Meanwhile, only once a team has scored over 700 runs. Below we will see the top five totals in the India vs Australia test cricket.
| Teams | Score | Overs | RR | Inns | Ground | Result | Match Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | 705/7d | 187.3 | 3.76 | 1 | Sydney | draw | 2 Jan 2004 |
| Australia | 674 | 151.3×8 | 3.33 | 1 | Adelaide | won | 23 Jan 1948 |
| Australia | 659/4d | 163.0 | 4.04 | 2 | Sydney | won | 3 Jan 2012 |
| India | 657/7d | 178.0 | 3.69 | 3 | Eden Gardens | won | 11 Mar 2001 |
| India | 633/5d | 159.0 | 3.98 | 2 | Eden Gardens | won | 18 Mar 1998 |
India vs Australia Test Record (Most Runs in Border-Gavaskar Trophy)
If we look at the rivalry between India and Australia in the longest format, there have been some great batters who have won many games for their countries. Sachin Tendulkar is leading the run-scoring chart, while Ricky Ponting has scored most runs for Australia. Below you can see the top five scorers in India vs Australia Border-Gavaskar Trophy history.
| Player | Span | Mat | Inns | Runs | HS | Avg | 100 | 50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sachin Tendulkar (IND) | 1996-2013 | 34 | 65 | 3262 | 241* | 56.24 | 9 | 16 |
| Ricky Ponting (AUS) | 1996-2012 | 29 | 51 | 2555 | 257 | 54.36 | 8 | 12 |
| VVS Laxman (IND) | 1998-2012 | 29 | 54 | 2434 | 281 | 49.67 | 6 | 12 |
| Rahul Dravid (IND) | 1996-2012 | 32 | 60 | 2143 | 233 | 39.68 | 2 | 13 |
| Michael Clarke (AUS) | 2004-2014 | 22 | 40 | 2049 | 329* | 53.92 | 7 | 6 |
India vs Australia Test Record (Most Wickets in Border-Gavaskar Trophy)
Three bowlers have taken over 100 wickets in the India vs Australia test cricket. It is all spinners who are dominating this rivalry. The fight is very tight, and it is Nathan Lyon who is leading the race. Meanwhile, Ravichandran Ashwin has taken most wickets as Indian bowlers in this rivalry. Below you can see the top five wicket-takers in the IND vs AUS tests.
| Player | Span | Mat | Inns | Wkts | BBI | Avg | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan Lyon (AUS) | 2011-2023 | 26 | 47 | 116 | 8/50 | 32.40 | 3 | 9 |
| Ravi Ashwin (IND) | 2011-2023 | 22 | 42 | 114 | 7/103 | 28.36 | 3 | 7 |
| Anil Kumble (IND) | 1996-2008 | 20 | 38 | 111 | 8/141 | 30.32 | 6 | 10 |
| Harbhajan Singh (IND) | 1998-2013 | 18 | 35 | 95 | 8/84 | 29.95 | 3 | 7 |
| Ravindra Jadeja (IND) | 2013-2023 | 16 | 30 | 85 | 7/42 | 18.85 | 3 | 5 |
India vs Australia Top Players Test Series 2024
India’s Top Picks
A lot depends on how Jasprit Bumrah performs. He is probably the best bowler in the current generation and can bowl at any stage with an old or new ball. Bumrah will be leading in the first game in the absence of Rohit Sharma. But the big question is whether he can play all five matches because India have the Champions Trophy 2025 to play as well. But if he is fit, Bumrah will be the one to watch out for. Rishabh Pant is India’s X factor whenever they play overseas. He made a stunning test comeback against Bangladesh and has looked in good form. His runs will be crucial for India.
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Australia’s Top Picks
Captain Pat Cummins has been superb since taking over the captaincy role. He has been firing with the ball and has also played some crucial knocks with the bat. Cummins has the ability to break partnerships and is a very smart operator. He also has great numbers against India. Steve Smith is another one who has great numbers against India. Though his current form is not what he would have liked, he likes scoring against India.
