Border–Gavaskar Trophy
The Border–Gavaskar Trophy is an International Test cricket trophy played between India and Australia. The series is named after distinguished former captains, Australia's Allan Border and India's Sunil Gavaskar. It is played via Test series scheduled using International Cricket Council's Future Tours Programme. The winner of a Test series wins the trophy. If a series is drawn, the country holding the trophy retains it. Given the competitive nature of the India-Australia rivalry and the high standings of both teams, the Border-Gavaskar trophy is considered to be one of the most prestigious bilateral trophies in world cricket.
The Border– Gavaskar Trophy | |
| Countries | India Australia |
|---|---|
| Administrator | Board of Control for Cricket in India Cricket Australia |
| Format | Test cricket |
| First edition | 1996–97 (India) |
| Latest edition | 2022–23 (India) |
| Next edition | 2024–25 (Australia) |
| Tournament format | 5-match test series |
| Number of teams | 2 |
| Current trophy holder | India |
| Most successful | India (10 series wins) |
| Most runs | Sachin Tendulkar (3,262) |
| Most wickets | Nathan Lyon (116) |
As of March 2023, India retained the trophy after defeating Australia 2–1 in the 2023 series.
In competition for the trophy since 1996, Indian Sachin Tendulkar has been the most successful batsman, scoring 3262 runs from 65 innings. Australian Nathan Lyon is the most successful bowler, taking 116 wickets over 26 matches at an average of 32.40.