Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Top 5 Indian Batsmen and Bowlers of red ball cricket

In the world of cricket, test matches hold the utmost importance as they provide a complete assessment of the overall strength of a team. Being the oldest, longest, and most sincere format of the sport, test cricket championship wins are treated as highly respectful and thus, usually involve intense competition and rivalries. One such event is the Border-Gavaskar Trophy played between India and Australia.

Similar to the highly fierce and renowned Ashes series between Australia and England, the Border-Gavaskar Trophy is a must-watch fest for cricket fans. Taking place every two years, its 23rd and upcoming edition is slated to take place from November 22, 2024, to January 7, 2025, across five venues in Australia.

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As excitement around this series takes center stage, here is a recap of 10 of the most successful batsmen and bowlers, in the series’ history, from the Indian team.

5 highest-scoring Indian batsmen at the Border-Gavaskar Trophy

1. Sachin Tendulkar: The legendary batsman, tops the list with an astounding 3262 runs in 65 innings. 
2. VVS Laxman: Famed as a master of technique, Laxman knocked 2434 runs in 51 innings.
3. Rahul Dravid: Known as the “Wall' of Indian Cricket, Dravid occupies the third spot with 2143 runs in 51 innings.
4. Cheteshwar Pujara: A batsman who has always shown relentless defense and marathon knocks, Pujara has scored 2033 runs in 48 innings.
5. Virat Kohli: The modern-day batting maestro, Kohli completes the top five with 1979 runs in 41 innings.

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5 Indian bowlers with most wickets at the Border-Gavaskar Trophy

1. Ravichandran Ashwin: A modern-day spin wizard, Ashwin has taken an impressive 114 wickets from 22 matches as of now in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy history.
2. Anil Kumble: Known for his relentless accuracy and variation, Kumble has taken 111 wickets in 20 matches, showcasing his dominance in the series.
3. Harbhajan Singh: The ‘Turbanator’ has spun his magic to claim 95 wickets in 18 matches, leaving a significant mark on the series.
4. Ravindra Jadeja: Renowned for his all-round abilities, Jadeja has taken 85 wickets in 16 matches, adding immense value to India's bowling attack.
5. Zaheer Khan: The left-arm pace maestro, Zaheer has scalped 61 wickets in 19 matches, providing crucial breakthroughs for India over the years.