9 December Australia bounced back in style from the loss in 1st Test, winning the 2nd of the BGT 2024-25 at Adelaide by 10 wickets. Travis Head was the Player of the Match for his scintillating knock of 140 runs. This is Australia's 12th win in 13 day/night Tests.

The Border-Gavaskar Trophy is one of the most fiercely contested rivalries in international cricket, played between India and Australia. Named after cricketing legends Allan Border and Sunil Gavaskar, this Test rivalry has seen high-intensity cricket, remarkable performances, and unforgettable moments. Since its inception in 1996, the trophy has been a legacy of competition and friendship, showcasing some of the finest players in the game.

The 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy is set to take place in Australia and promises to be exciting. Cricket lovers eagerly anticipate an epic showdown, with the Australian bouncy pitches likely to challenge India’s adaptability while highlighting the hosts’ strength in their home conditions. 

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Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 Schedule

The first Test of the Border Gavaskar Trophy will be played at the Optus Stadium in Perth. The second and third Tests will be played back-to-back in Adelaide and Brisbane. Melbourne will host the Boxing Day Test from 26 Dec and the final Test will be played in Sydney from 3 Jan.

Also check: India Next Match Schedule 2024: When and Where the Men in Blue Are Playing Next

India vs Australia Head-to-head BGT Record

The Border-Gavaskar Trophy started in 1996. Before that, India played 53 Tests against Australia and won 8. Australia won 25 Tests and 17 were draw. There was one tie match also.

Since 1996, 58 Tests have been played in the BGT between India and Australia. India won 25 Tests and Australia won 21 tests. 12 Tests ended in a draw. 

Australia Test Squad for Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-24

Pat Cummins (C), Scott Boland, Alex Carey (WK), Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Nathan Lyon, Mitch Marsh, Nathan McSweeney, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, Scott Boland, Beu Webster, Sean Abbott, Brendan Doggett 

India's Test squad for Border Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25

Rohit Sharma (C), Jasprit Bumrah (VC), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Shubman Gill, Devdutt Padikkal, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Sarfaraz Khan, Rishabh Pant (WK), Dhruv Jurel (WK), R Ashwin, R Jadeja, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar, Mohammad Siraj, Akash Deep, Prasidh Krishna, Harshit Rana

Traveling Reserves: Mukesh Kumar, Navdeep Saini, Yash Dayal

Border-Gavaskar Trophy - Most Runs

Sachin Tendulkar is the top run-getter in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Sachin has scored 3262 runs in 34 matches with the top-score of 241* runs. For Australia, Ricky Ponting have scored the most runs in the BGT.

• Sachin Tendulkar (IND): 3262 runs
• Ricky Ponting (AUS): 2555 runs
• VVS Laxman (IND): 2434 runs
• Rahul Dravid (IND): 2143 runs
• Virat Kohli (IND): 2102 runs

Border-Gavaskar Trophy - Most Wickets

Nathan Lyon is the top wicket-taker in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Lyon has taken 118 wickets in 27 matches with best figures of 8/50. For India, Ravichandran Ashwin have taken the most wickets in the BGT.

• Nathan Lyon (AUS): 118 wickets
• Ravichandran Ashwin (IND): 115 wickets
• Anil Kumble (IND): 111 wickets
• Harbhajan Singh (IND): 95 wickets
• Ravindra Jadeja (IND): 85 wickets

Totals in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy

BGT 2024-25 Live Streaming 

TV Broadcast: Star Sports Channels 

Live Streaming: Disney+Hotstar App

FAQs

How many Border-Gavaskar Trophy has India won?

India have won the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 10 times - 8 times in India and 2 times in Australia.

When did Australia last win a test series in India?

Australia last won a test series in India in 2004. Before that, Australia won in India in 1969, 1959-60 and 1956.  

Why is it called BGT?

BGT is a Test series played between India and Australia. It is named after the two cricketing legends, Allan Border of Australia and Sunil Gavaskar of India and started in 1996. The series alternately plays over 4 or 5 Tests in India and Australia.

Where to watch the Border Gavaskar Trophy matches live?

All the matches of the Border Gavaskar Trophy 2024 will be live streamed on Disney+Hotstar App. You can also watch the matches on Star Sports Channels on TV.

When is the third test in BGT?

The 3rd Test in the BGT 2024-25 will be played at the Gabba, Brisbane. The day will start at 5:50 AM and the stumps will be around 1:30 PM IST.