One of the most intense Test series is all set to happen soon, as the Border-Gavaskar Trophy has evolved into one of the biggest clashes between two cricket giants, India and Australia. Both teams are once again set to lock horns, and this time, India will travel to Australia, with the first Test match starting at Optus Stadium in Perth, Western Australia, a venue that has never been kind to batters, as many consider the surface a graveyard for them. The other four matches will take place in Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, and Sydney, respectively. Over the years, we have seen how many batters have performed exceptionally well in this series, from Sachin Tendulkar to Ricky Ponting, all of whom have come out on top. In recent years, players like Steve Smith, Virat Kohli, and Cheteshwar Pujara have risen through the ranks. But who are the players who have scored the most runs in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy over the years? See five batters who have scored the most runs in India vs Australia Test series.
Batters with the most runs in Border Gavaskar Trophy
| Rank | Player | Matches Played | Runs | Average | Centuries | Half-Centuries | Highest Score |
| 1 | Sachin Tendulkar | 34 | 3262 | 56.24 | 9 | 16 | 241* |
| 2 | Ricky Ponting | 29 | 2555 | 54.36 | 8 | 12 | 257 |
| 3 | VVS Laxman | 29 | 2434 | 49.67 | 6 | 12 | 281 |
| 4 | Rahul Dravid | 32 | 2143 | 40.06 | 2 | 13 | 233 |
| 5 | Michael Clarke | 22 | 2049 | 53.92 | 6 | 7 | 329* |
Out of the five, three are Indian players who have showcased their batting skills, with the leader of the pack for India being the Master Blaster, Sachin Tendulkar. With his amazing performances over the years, he has always come out on top. Starting from 1996 to 2013, he has stamped countless runs against the Aussies.
Cheteshwar Pujara
Apart from all the names mentioned above, it was Cheteshwar Pujara who was the hero of India’s 2018-19 Border-Gavaskar Trophy triumph, where he smashed 521 runs in a single series. Overall, in 24 Tests that Pujara played against the Australians between 2010 and 2023, he scored 2,033 runs at a stunning average of 50.82. He also has 5 centuries and 11 fifties.
Virat Kohli
Also, India’s run machine Virat Kohli has proven to be a nemesis for Australia, with the 2014 Border-Gavaskar Trophy being the best example. Since 2011, Kohli has been part of 24 Tests against Australia and has scored 1,979 runs at an average of 48.26. Kohli has scored 8 centuries and 5 fifties against Australia in the longest format, with a top score of 186.
How many times have India and Australia won BGT?
India has won the series a total of 10 times, while Australia has clinched the series 5 times. It is important to mention that since 2017, India has won the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in four consecutive series: 2017, 2018-19, 2020-21, and 2022-23.
IND vs AUS Test Series Schedule
| Match | Date | Venue | Local Time | GMT Time |
| 1st Test | November 22-26, 2024 | Perth | 07:50 | 02:20 |
| 2nd Test | December 6-10, 2024 | Adelaide | 09:30 | 04:00 |
| 3rd Test | December 14-18, 2024 | Brisbane | 05:50 | 00:20 |
| 4th Test | December 26-30, 2024 | Melbourne | 05:00 | 23:30 |
| 5th Test | January 3-7, 2025 | Sydney | 05:00 | 23:30 |
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