With the World Test Championship (WTC) final set for June 2025, India will be facing Bangladesh, New Zealand, and Australia in crucial Test series leading up to the event. Among these, the India vs Australia series is the most eagerly awaited, as both teams are currently the top two ranked sides in Test cricket. This series will play a pivotal role in determining the finalists for the WTC final. But who holds the upper hand in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy? Is it India or Australia that has a better chance of winning the series? Let’s dive into the discussion.
Who won most Border-Gavaskar Trophy?
India and Australia have played 15 series in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, with India winning nine series, while Australia has won five. The 2003-04 series is the only one that ended in a draw.
India’s most recent triumph came with a historic victory in the 2020-21 series.
Border-Gavaskar Trophy winners list
| Year | Host Nation | Series Result | Holder |
| 1996/97 | India | India 1-0 | India |
| 1997/98 | India | India 2-1 | India |
| 1999/2000 | Australia | Australia 3-0 | Australia |
| 2000/01 | India | India 2-1 | India |
| 2003/04 | Australia | Drawn 1-1 | India |
| 2004/05 | India | Australia 2-1 | Australia |
| 2007/08 | Australia | Australia 2-1 | Australia |
| 2008/09 | India | India 2-0 | India |
| 2010/11 | India | India 2-0 | India |
| 2011/12 | Australia | Australia 4-0 | Australia |
| 2012/13 | India | India 4-0 | India |
| 2014/15 | Australia | Australia 2-0 | Australia |
| 2016/17 | India | India 2-1 | India |
| 2018/19 | Australia | India 2-1 | India |
| 2020/21 | Australia | India 2-1 | India |
