IND vs AUS Test: Top performers in Border Gavaskar Trophy

The IND vs AUS Test series is just on the horizon. The India Cricket Team will be desperate to make a strong comeback in Test cricket after suffering a 3-0 whitewash at the hands of New Zealand. Rohit Sharma and Co will be ready to pounce on the opposition as Team India seeks redemption.

The Border Gavaskar Trophy is a fabled series, and it has witnessed some of the greats of the game showcase their brilliance. So here we take a look at the top performers of the India vs Australia Test series.

Top Run-Scorers in BGT

Sachin Tendulkar

The legendary Indian batter tops the charts in the most runs scored in the Border Gavaskar Trophy. With 9 centuries to his name, Sachin played 34 matches where he has amassed a whopping 3262 runs under his belt. With an average of 56.24, he surely was the biggest nemesis for the Aussies.

Ricky Ponting

The former Australia Cricket Team captain was the boogeyman for India. His aggressive style of batting and shrewd captaincy made him one of the greats of the game. Ponting played 29 matches against India where he raked up 2555 runs with a good average of 54.36 and notching up 8 tons to his name.

VVS Laxman

Among India’s highly dependable batsmen was VVS Laxman. The middle-order batsman showcased his gritty attitude against formidable foes when he noticed up 2434 runs from just 29 matches. An unforgettable 281 knock against the Aussies remains the highlight as he displayed a healthy average, just shy of 50 with 6 tons to his name.

Rahul David

The Wall and India’s savior was a peril to the opposition. His resilience earned him the fabled nickname where he helped out his team in multiple tricky situations. Rahul Dravid has played 32 matches against Australia where he managed to score 2143 runs with 2 memorable tons to his name.

Top Wicket-Takers in BGT

Nathan Lyon

The Australian off-spinner tops the charts in scalping the most wickets in the Border Gavaskar Trophy. With 116 wickets from 26 matches, he is a class apart. Be it on slow-turning tracks in India or tricky bouncy pitches in Australia, Nathan Lyon has always been a dependable bowling asset for the Aussies.

Ravichandran Ashwin

India’s veteran all-rounder Ravi Ashwin is closely second behind his good friend and adversary, Nathan Lyon. Ashwin currently has 114 wickets to his name from just 22 Test matches. In what quite possibly is his last BGT tour, Ashwin would love to secure the top step of the podium by overpowering his rival.

Anil Kumble

Arguably, one of the greatest spin bowlers for India, Anil Kumble has been phenomenal in the Border Gavaskar Trophy. From just 20 matches he managed to scalp 111 wickets making him the third highest wicket-taker in the history of the India vs Australia Test series.

Harbhajan Singh

Everyone remembers the iconic hattrick in BGT at Eden Gardens where he single-handedly turned the tide on Day 5. Harbhajan Singh has always been a threat to the Aussies with his deadly spin. Harbhajan Singh has raked up 95 wickets from just 18 Test matches.

Ravindra Jadeja

Another modern-day great Ravindra Jadeja stands on the fifth spot of the highest wicket-takers in the Border Gavaskar Trophy. The Indian all-rounder has so far amassed 85 wickets from 16 Test matches. And with 5 more Test matches to go, Jadeja would be aiming to take his wicket tally to cross the three-digit mark.