Border–Gavaskar Trophy
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 | 2024–25 Australia |
| Tournament format | 5-match test series |
| Number of teams | 2 |
| Current trophy holder | Australia (2024–25) |
| Most successful | India (10 series wins & 1 retention) |
| Qualification | ICC World Test Championship |
| Most runs | Sachin Tendulkar (3,262) |
| Most wickets | Nathan Lyon (125) |
The Border–Gavaskar Trophy (colloquially known as BGT) is an International Test cricket championship 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 previously 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 5-day cricket. Throughout the history of the BGT, India have maintained competitive success against Australian teams. Out of 17 test series, India have been victorious 10 times, Australia have won 6 times, and one series was drawn.
As of January 2025, Australia hold the trophy after they defeated India 3–1 in the 2024–25 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 125 wickets in 54 innings.