Started in the year 1996, the Border-Gavaskar Trophy is one of the prestigious Test cricket series played between India and Australia.
It is named after two legendary cricketers, Allan Border from Australia and Sunil Gavaskar from India, who were both exceptional captains of their respective teams.
The series is organised under the International Cricket Council's Future Tours Programme, and the winner of a Test series claims the trophy. If the series ends in a draw, the current holder retains it.
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Since its inception, India has won 10 out of 16 series, while Australia has claimed victory in five, with one series drawn. Notably, India has achieved remarkable success in Australia, winning two series in 2018-19 and 2020-21.
The next edition of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy will begin on November 22, 2024, and will consist of five Test matches, marking a historic first for a five-Test series on Australian soil since the trophy's establishment.
This upcoming series is crucial for both teams as it also impacts their standings in the World Test Championship.
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List of Most Wickets for India in Border-Gavaskar Trophy Till 2024
The Border Gavaskar Trophy is contested approximately every two years between India and Australia. The last series took place in early 2023, and the next one is scheduled to begin on November 22, 2024.
As of 2024, the record for the most wickets in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy is held by Ravichandran Ashwin from India, who has taken a total of 114 wickets in 42 innings.
He is followed closely by Anil Kumble, who has 111 wickets in 38 innings. Harbhajan Singh ranks third with 95 wickets in 35 innings. However, the first place is occupied by Nathon Lyon, who has taken a total of 116 wickets in 47 innings for Australia.
| No. | Player | Span | Mat | Inns | Wkts | BBI |
| 1 | Nathan Lyon | 2011-2023 | 26 | 47 | 116 | 8/50 |
| 2 | Ravichandran Ashwin | 2011-2023 | 22 | 42 | 114 | 7/103 |
| 3 | Anil Kumble | 1996-2008 | 20 | 38 | 111 | 8/141 |
| 4 | Harbhajan Singh | 1998-2013 | 18 | 35 | 95 | 8/84 |
| 5 | Ravindra Jadeja | 2013-2023 | 16 | 30 | 85 | 7/42 |
| 6 | Zaheer Khan | 2001-2012 | 19 | 34 | 61 | 5/91 |
| 7 | Ishant Sharma | 2008-2018 | 25 | 46 | 59 | 4/41 |
| 8 | Brett Lee | 1999-2008 | 12 | 24 | 53 | 5/47 |
| 9 | Glenn McGrath | 1996-2004 | 11 | 22 | 51 | 5/48 |
| 10 | Josh Hazlewood | 2014-2021 | 15 | 28 | 51 | 6/67 |
| 11 | Umesh Yadav | 2011-2023 | 16 | 30 | 51 | 5/93 |
| 12 | Mitchell Johnson | 2007-2014 | 14 | 28 | 50 | 5/64 |
| 13 | Pat Cummins | 2017-2023 | 12 | 20 | 46 | 6/27 |
| 14 | Mitchell Starc | 2012-2023 | 17 | 31 | 44 | 4/53 |
| 15 | Jason Gillespie | 2001-2004 | 10 | 20 | 43 | 5/56 |
| 16 | Shane Warne | 1998-2004 | 12 | 22 | 42 | 6/125 |
| 17 | Mohammed Shami | 2014-2023 | 11 | 21 | 40 | 6/56 |
| 18 | Peter Siddle | 2008-2014 | 10 | 18 | 38 | 5/49 |
| 19 | Ben Hilfenhaus | 2010-2012 | 6 | 12 | 33 | 5/75 |
| 20 | Jasprit Bumrah | 2018-2021 | 7 | 14 | 32 | 6/33 |
| 21 | Ajit Agarkar | 1999-2004 | 9 | 17 | 30 | 6/41 |
| 22 | James Pattinson | 2011-2013 | 5 | 9 | 20 | 5/96 |
| 23 | Javagal Srinath | 1998-2001 | 6 | 11 | 20 | 4/130 |
| 24 | Stephen O'Keefe | 2017-2017 | 4 | 7 | 19 | 6/35 |
| 25 | Michael Kasprowicz | 1998-2004 | 9 | 16 | 19 | 5/28 |
| 26 | Shane Watson | 2008-2015 | 13 | 20 | 17 | 4/42 |
| 27 | Ryan Harris | 2012-2015 | 5 | 10 | 16 | 4/70 |
| 28 | Stuart Clark | 2007-2008 | 6 | 12 | 16 | 4/28 |
| 29 | Pragyan Ojha | 2010-2013 | 4 | 8 | 16 | 3/57 |
| 30 | Amit Mishra | 2008-2008 | 3 | 6 | 14 | 5/71 |
The record for the most wickets taken in a single Border-Gavaskar Trophy series is held by Ravichandran Ashwin, who took 29 wickets during the 2020-21 series played in Australia. This remarkable performance played a crucial role in India's historic 2-1 victory over Australia, marking the first time India won a Test series down under since 2018-19.
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