AUS vs IND, 5th Test, Sydney Highlights | Australia reclaim the Border-Gavaskar Trophy after 10 years with a 3-1 win
Catch the highlights of the Australia vs India, 5th test at Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) as Australia reclaimed the Border-Gavaskar Trophy after 10 long years.
Australia reclaimed the BGT after 10 years. Image | Getty Images
Hello and welcome everyone to another LIVE Blog of Sportz Point. This time, we will cover the much anticipated fifth test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG).
Australia are currently leading by 2-1 in the series after winning the Boxing Day Test at Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). India, who are currently going through a tough time on and off the field, will look to bounce back in this test to keep the Border-Gavaskar Trophy with them.
Moreover, if India do not win this test match, they will also be eliminated from the World Test Championship 2023-25 cycle. With lots of things in contention, this test match surely sets up to be an iconic one.
So, sit back and relax as Koushik Biswas brings you the LIVE updates of AUS vs IND, 5th Test, at SCG.
LIVE Updates
Jan 5, 2025, 7:24 AM
Final thoughts | AUS 3-1 IND
Australian players with the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Image | ICC/X
Australia were the better team throughout the series except for the Perth Test. Indian batters struggled to win the early battle and as a whole team failed to win the minor battles in crunch situations. Be it letting Lyon and Boland play nearly 100 balls for 11th wicket in MCG or those rash shots from middle order batters throughout the series, Indian team failed in important times.
Rohit Sharma as a leader failed as well, both with the bat and with game plan as well. Meantime, Pat Cummins was just on point every time and with the backing of bowlers like Starc, and Boland, had had the options to play around.
Jasprit Bumrah was the lone hero and needed support from another end, which he did not get most of the times. India, did try to fight back many times, but Australia deserved to reach the World Test Championship Final. They will face South Africa in the final on June 11 at Lord's.
Jan 5, 2025, 7:16 AM
BGT 2024-25 | Most Wickets
Player
Matches
Innings
Balls
Overs
Maidens
Runs
Wickets
BBI
Average
Economy
Strike Rate
4 Wkts
5 Wkts
JJ Bumrah (IND)
5
9
908
151.2
39
418
32
6/76
13.06
2.76
28.37
2
3
PJ Cummins (AUS)
5
10
1002
167.0
32
534
25
5/57
21.36
3.19
40.08
1
1
SM Boland (AUS)
3
6
610
101.4
27
277
21
6/45
13.19
2.72
29.04
1
1
Mohammed Siraj (IND)
5
10
943
157.1
29
623
20
4/98
31.15
3.96
47.15
1
-
MA Starc (AUS)
5
10
920
153.2
26
516
18
6/48
28.66
3.36
51.11
-
1
NM Lyon (AUS)
5
7
736
122.4
19
332
9
3/96
36.88
2.70
81.77
-
-
Jan 5, 2025, 7:14 AM
BGT 2024-25 | Most Runs
Player
Matches
Innings
Not Out
Runs
Highest Score
Average
Balls Faced
Strike Rate
100s
50s
Ducks
4s
6s
TM Head (AUS)
5
9
1
448
152
56.00
484
92.56
2
1
1
52
4
YBK Jaiswal (IND)
5
10
1
391
161
43.44
732
53.41
1
2
2
44
4
SPD Smith (AUS)
5
9
0
314
140
34.88
571
54.99
2
0
1
31
4
K Nitish Kumar Reddy (IND)
5
9
1
298
114
37.25
464
64.22
1
0
1
30
8
KL Rahul (IND)
5
10
1
276
84
30.66
551
50.09
0
2
1
28
0
RR Pant (IND)
5
9
0
255
61
28.33
432
59.02
0
1
0
24
6
Jan 5, 2025, 7:08 AM
Not a good time for Rohit and India
Heartbreak for Team India as they suffer back-to-back Test series losses for the first time in 10 years 🇮🇳🥲
From left to right: Sam Konstas who won his first BGT, posing with Steven Smith, Nathan Lyon, Pat Cummins, Sean Abbott and Mitchell Starc. Image | Getty Images
Jan 5, 2025, 7:05 AM
Big announcement? Soon?
Jasprit Bumrah and Virat Kohli hugging each other after the test match. Image | Getty Images
Jan 5, 2025, 7:03 AM
A win after 10 years!
Australian players celebrating the win. Image | Getty Images
Jan 5, 2025, 7:02 AM
Any guesses for the Player of the Series?
32 wickets in the series at an outstanding average of 13.06 and a wicket in every 28.37 ball, Jasprit Bumrah rightfully won the Player of the Series Award.
He has now became the first Asian player to win the Player of the Series award in Tests across three different SENA countries.
Scott Boland leading the Australia bowling quartet after his 6-fer. Image | Getty Images
Scott Boland, who claimed his first-ever 10-wicket haul in test matches, was awarded the Player of the Match award. He took 31/4 and 45/6 in the test match.
Jan 5, 2025, 6:51 AM
Australia win the test by 6 wickets
Scott Boland picked up six wickets in the second inning at SCG. Image | Getty Images
India could only add 15 runs to their overnight total. Pat Cummins removed Washington Sundar's (12) stumps while Siraj (4) and Bumrah (0) were cleaned up in two balls gap. Scott Boland returned with 45/6.
Though Jasprit Bumrah came out to bat, he did not come out to bowl with a back injury and with the ICC Champions Trophy coming in a few months time, this was probably the correct decision.
Prasidh Krishna celebrates Sam Konstas' wicket. Image | Getty Images
With only 162 needed to win and reclaim the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Sam Konstas gave Australia a flying start. Konstas went back to dressing room after a quick 22 from17 balls. Australia till then had already added 39 runs in 3.5 overs.
Prasidh Krishna had Marnus Labuschagne caught at gully. Image | Getty Images
Prasidh Krishna then followed up with two quick wickets. He first removed Marnus Labuschagne on 6 from 20 balls. A short of a length and Labuschagne could not ride on the bounce as he tried to play it towards the point. Jaiswal took a sharp catch to remove him.
Prasidh Krishna dismissed Steven Smith with a short ball. Image | Getty Images
Smith then on 9999 test runs, faced a vicious short ball from Krishna. Around off-stump and at the chest area, Smith could not control the ball and got and edge. Jaiswal took a diving catch at gully to make things interesting. Australia 58/3 and things were getting interesting.
Usman Khawaja played a good inning of 41 from 45 balls. Image | Cricket Australia via Getty Images
But, the 46 runs partnership between Travis Head and Usman Khawaja threw India out of the contest. Khawaja, on 41 from 45 balls, tried to pull a short of a length ball from Siraj. But, he could only manage an inside edge straight to Pant. They still needed 58 runs to win.
Beau Webster, the debutant, roars after hitting the winning runs. Image | Getty Images
Post that, it was all about the debutant Beau Webster and Travis Head. Both played at nearly a run-a-ball strike rate and Indian bowlers could not find a solution to get him out. Stand-in captain Virat Kohli kept on bowling Siraj and Krishna but eventually it was an easy win for the Aussies.
They won the test match by 6 wickets and reclaimed the Border-Gavaskar Trophy after 10 years.
Jan 4, 2025, 11:30 PM
Day 3 starts
Day 3 of the test match starts and this can be the final day of the test match as well
Jan 4, 2025, 7:06 AM
End of Day 2 | INDIA 141/6
Scott Boland took four wickets on Day 2. Image | Getty Images
Another great day of test cricket comes to an end. India produced another fight with the ball. Though the openers tried their best, Scott Boland's four wickets helped Australia come back in the match.
Rishabh Pant tried his best with a 33-ball from 61 runs and India now lead by 145 runs. Washington Sundar and Ravindra Jadeja are at the crease for India now.
Jan 4, 2025, 7:00 AM
Smith drops Jadeja | IND 138/6
Round the wicket from Beau Webster. He hits the right area and produces the edge from Jadeja. The catch was going straight to Usman at first slip. But. Steve Smth from the second slip dived to his right to take the catch and missed it.
Jadeja gets a life. Can he take advantage of that?
India 138/6.
Jan 4, 2025, 6:47 AM
Boland gets Nitish Kumar Reddy | 129/6
Scott Boland dismissed Nitish Kumar Reddy. Image | Getty Images
No strike rotation, no boundaries and we knew a shot would come. From nowhere, Nitish Kumar Reddy (4) looked to go over mid-off and only managed to get the toe of the bat. Cummins at mid-off takes a good catch.
India are 129/6 and lead by 133 runs.
Jan 4, 2025, 6:33 AM
Fastest 50s for India in Tests (by balls faced)
28 Rishabh Pant vs SL Bengaluru 2022
29 Rishabh Pant vs Aus Sydney 2025 *
30 Kapil Dev vs Pak Karachi 1982
31 Shardul Thakur vs Eng The Oval 2021
31 Yashasvi Jaiswal vs Ban Kanpur 2024
Jan 4, 2025, 6:24 AM
Cummings gets the big wicket of Pant | IND 124/5
The Aussie captain brought him into action and got the big fish.
Short, outside off stump and it was leaving Pant. Pant went for a big cut shot and the bounce got the better of him. Carey with the catch and Pant goes after 61 from 31 balls. He gave the injection the Indian team were looking for.
India 124/5, lead by 128.
Jan 4, 2025, 6:17 AM
Rishabh Pant on fire | Fifty in 29 balls
Rishabh Pant nearly broke his own record of fastest fifty in test cricket by Indians. Image | Getty Images
Rishabh Pant nearly broke his own record of fastest fifty in test cricket by an Indian. He gets this in 29 balls and the previous record was 28 balls.
He smashed Boland and Beau Webster for fun from the first ball and now took the game against Mitchell Starc. Two huge sixes over mid-wicket and he was everyone on their feet. Do not know who had stopped him from not playing his natural game.
India 124/4.
Jan 4, 2025, 6:04 AM
India lose their top order for 78; lead by 82
Boland celebrates Rahul's wicket in the second inning. | Image - Getty Images
It was quite evident with the amount of help seamers were getting, that the Indian top order would struggle against the Aussie pacers. However, Rahul and Jaiswal gave India a good start with a 42-run opening partnership. Rahul, batting on 13, wanted to play the inswinger from Boland towards mid-wicket. But, he could not touch the ball.
Jaiswal's stumps were rattled by Boland. Image | Getty Images
Five runs later, Boland cleaned up Jaiswal's stumps with a peach of a delivery. From round the wicket, the ball pitched on the middle and off-stump and left Jaiswal just enough to clip his pad and then hit the off-stump. There is nothing Jaiswal could have done with that. He went after a good-looking 22 from 35 balls.
Scott Boland dismissed Virat Kohli again in the second inning. Image | Getty Images
Post Jaiswal's wicket, Virat Kohli came in running and looked positive from the first ball. An aggressive pull shot went for four and looked better defending the ball as well. But, it was Boland again who had the better of him. Around the off-stump, and Kohli (6) pushed at it again. Smith took a good catch to dismiss him as well. Kohli was livid with himself.
Beau Webster dismissed Shubman Gill in the second inning for his debut Test wicket. Image | Getty Images
Pant then came down the crease and hit Boland for a six, over long-on to clear his intentions. The southpaw batter did not hold himself up and wanted to disturb Boland's length. But, it was the slow medium pace of Beau Webster that enticed Shubman Gill to do a Pant. However, he only managed to get an inside edge and Carey took a brilliant catch to remove him.
India struggling at 78/4 and lead by 82.
Jan 4, 2025, 5:44 AM
ICYMI: Bumrah left the field in the first inning
Bumrah left the stadium in his training kit and probably went for a scan. He had bowled more than he thought he would have to throughout the series. And, if he has pulled up something, India will struggle in the second inning.
India were at best from the word go on Day 2. Jasprit Bumrah, the Indian captain started the fight for India as he nicked behind Marnus Labuschagne. Marnus was squared up and the snicko said he had touched the ball. DRS worked for India and Australia were 15/2.
Mohammed Siraj stunned Australia with a double-wicket over | Image - Getty Images
Full and on the money. A perfect enticing outswinger from Mohammed Siraj and he had Sam Konstas caught out at gully. Jaiswal held on to the catch and Australia lost their third for 35.
Mohammed Siraj celebrates with Virat Kohli after dismissing Travis Head. Image | Getty Images
Siraj was on a roll as he dismissed Travis Head early in his inning. Siraj cramped Head up with an inswinger and just wanted to on the on side of the ball. However, he just managed to produce a nick and Rahul took a good catch at second slip. Australia 39/4.
Prasidh Krishna celebrates after dismissing Steven Smith. Image | Getty Images
Prasidh Krishna then joined the party as he broke the partnership between Steven Smith and Beau Webster. Around off-stump and a bit fuller from Krishna and the ball just moved enough to get the edge as Smith wanted to drive the ball. Rahul with another catch at second slip. Australia 96/5.
Alex Carey was cleaned up by Prasidh Krishna. Image | Getty Images
Krishna then cleared Alex Carey's stumps post lunch with an inswinger and the gap between Carey's bat and ball helped Krishna to use that inswinger well. Second wicket for him. Australia lost their sixth for 137.
Beau Webster brought up his debut half-century off 92 balls. Image | Getty Images
The debutant Beau Webster then completed his fifty and he kept on fighting a lone battle for the home side. A fifty of 92 balls for the youngster. But soon, he lost his other partner Pat Cummins. This time it was Nitish Kumar Reddy who pitched a bit short around off-stump and Cummins just pushed at it to get the edge. Australia 162/7.
Nitish Kumar Reddy after dismissing Pat Cummins.
Reddy struck again in his next over. A short ball from around the wicket and Starc threw his hands at the ball. A good diving catch from KL Rahul and it is at this time it looked like India will get the lead.
Beau Webster indicates that extra bounce from Prasidh Krishna got him out. Image | Getty Images
Krishna then got the better of the debutant. A bit shorter in length and Beau Webster did not expect the ball to bounce that much. He only managed to produce the nick for Jaiswal to latch on at gully.
Mohammed Siraj wrapped up Australia's innings with the wicket of Scott Boland. Image | Getty Images
Boland again added 9 runs batting at No. 11, while Australia added 15 for the last wicket. Siraj created an angle from over the wicket and Boland could not judge the inswinger. It went straight through him and India earned a lead of 4 runs.
Siraj returned with 4 wickets for 51/3 while Krishna took three for 42. Burmah and Reddy took two wickets each for India.
Jan 3, 2025, 11:32 PM
Day 2 starts
Here we go! Day 2 starts!
Jan 3, 2025, 7:34 AM
Konstas gets a treatment of his own | AUS 9/1
Jasprit Bumrah had a go at Sam Konstas after removing Usman Khawaja in the last ball of Day 1. Image | CA via Getty Images
Sam Konstas, playing only his second match, wanted to slow down the game from the bowler's end as India wanted to have an extra over at the end of the day. Konstas' behaviour made angry someone like Jasprit Bumrah, who is mostly cool with his actions.
Bumrah returned the treatment with a wicket in the last ball of Day 1.
Round the wicket, Bumrah pitched the ball a bit up and made Usman Khawaja play the ball. The ball took the outside edge and KL Rahul took a low catch to give the momentum India needed at the end of the day.
Australia 9/1. Konstats 7* (8), Khawaja 2 (10).
Jan 3, 2025, 7:24 AM
India all-out for 185
Rishabh Pant fought hard for his 40 and then was dimissed by Scott Boland.
Rishabh Pant's dismissal made sure India will have another collapse in the middle. Pant, who was looking good on 40, went for a big pull shot against Boland but only managed to get a top edge. Cummins did the rest to grab the catch. India at that time were 120/5.
Boland was on a hat-trick after dismissing Pant and Reddy in back-to-back balls. Image | Getty Images
Boland got rid of Nitish Kumar Reddy, the centurion from the last match in the next ball. On and around the off-stump, from a length the ball bounced a bit high and Nitish tried to follow the the ball and got the edge. India 120/6 and in trouble.
Mitchell Starc trapped Ravindra Jadeja in front of the wicket. Image | Getty Images
A few overs later, Ravindra Jadeja (26) also fell prey to an inswinger from Mitchell Starc. It was full and coming in and Jadeja wanted to play around his front pad. He had his head falling already and could not manage to get a touch to the ball. Jadeja went for the review but the ball was hitting the middle of the middle stump. India were 134/7 after that.
Washington Sundar walks off after being given out via DRS. Image | Getty Images
After that, a terrific DRS from Pat Cummins off his own bowling dismissed Washington Sundar on 14. A short ball from the Australian captain and Sundar wanted to hook the ball and got a faint edge while doing that. On-filed decision was not out but Australia went upstairs and got the wicket.
Jasprit Bumrah added valuable 22 runs down the order. Image | Getty Images
Bumrah then added a valuable 22 from 17 balls to take India to something honourable. For the last two wickets, India added 37 runs, which helped India to get to 185. Prasidh Krishna and Siraj added 3 each.
For Australia, Boland was the pick of the bowlers, returning with 31/4. Starc took three wickets for 49.
Jan 3, 2025, 2:53 AM
Smith drops Jadeja | IND 76/4
Wait, what?
Steve Smith, who is just three short of Ricky Ponting's record for most catches as a non-wicket-keeper, drops a straight one.
Boland, round the wicket, bowled a bit fuller and Jadeja wanted to play towards the midwicket and got a thick edge. But, Smith could not judge the ball and missed it completely.
Jadeja gets a life.
India 76/4.
Jan 3, 2025, 2:49 AM
Boland gets Kohli | IND 72/4
Kohli edges one from Boland.
Scott Boland gets the big fish. Pant had denied a single in the last ball and Kohli now poked one to the third slip.
After showing a lot of discipline, Kohli now goes for the ball and gets a big edge. The debutant Webster moved to his left sharply to take a good catch. Kohli is back in the dressing room after a defensive 17 from 69 balls.
India 72/4. Can Pant and Jadeja rescue India?
Jan 3, 2025, 2:29 AM
A change in technique from Kohli
Virat Kohli's stance in MCG vs SCG
Notes: In MCG, Kohli had an extensive open stance. The front foot is nearly the fifth stump down the leg side. That stance did not allow him to cover the off-stump, going across the stump.
India started the inining just like the most of the test matches, losing the openers early.
Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc celebrate the wicket of KL Rahul. Image | Getty Images
KL Rahul was dimissed on 4 off 14 balls while trying to flick a half-volley. A soft dismissal and Sam Konstas with the catch. Mitchell Starc struck early.
Beau Webster and Scott Boland celebarate the wicket of Yashasvi Jaiswal. Image | Getty Images
Post Rahul's dismissal, Yashasvi Jaiswal recieveda peach of a delivery from Scott Boland. Just around the off-stump, leaving him, and he edged that to the debutant Beau Webster. Jaiswal went for 10 from 26 balls.
Virat Kohli drives through the off side. Image | Getty Images
Virat Kohli was nearly gone on duck. But, Steve Smith despite making a great effort, could not hold on to the catch in slips. Post that, Kohli showed discipline, leaving the ball and playing odd shots against half-volleys. Shubman Gill on the other end also looked solid, except for one time when he nicked an inswinger from Pat Cummins.
But, against the run-of-play, he tried to come out against Nathan Lyon and only managed to nick the ball to first slip at the stroke of lunch. Gill went after another good looking 20 from 64 balls. India 57/3 at lunch.
Jan 3, 2025, 12:16 AM
Playing XIs
Australia: 1 Usman Khawaja, 2 Sam Konstas, 3 Marnus Labuschagne, 4 Steven Smith, 5 Travis Head, 6 Beau Webster, 7 Alex Carey (wk), 8 Pat Cummins (capt), 9 Mitchell Starc, 10 Nathan Lyon, 11 Scott Boland
Jasprit Bumrah came to toss for India. Image | Getty Images
India win the toss and decided to bat first.
Jan 2, 2025, 5:22 PM
Pant out? Jurel In?
Both Jurel and Pant played together in the Perth Test, which India won. Image | Getty Images
In a shocking report, Sportz Point got to know that, Rishabh Pant might have to leave his place to young Dhurv Jurel who played in the first test at Perth, which India won.
Gautam Gambhir and management were not happy with the way Pant got dismissed in the last two test matches, especially in the MCG test and he might lose his place despite being one of the best batters for India in the last two seasons.
Shubman Gill will come back to the team. Gill was the first batter to enter the nets while Jurel was the last one to leave.
Jan 2, 2025, 5:15 PM
Beau Webster in; Marsh out for Australia
Beau Webster is set to make his Test Debut, replacing Mitchell Marsh. Image | Getty Images
Mitchell Marsh, who has not got going with bat and ball, will be replaced by Tasmanian Beau Webster.
Jan 2, 2025, 5:12 PM
India will be without Rohit Sharma?
Rohit Sharma looked a bit off-coloured during India's practice session. Image | Getty Images
From many reports, we can hear that Indian captain Rohit Sharma has "opted out" from the Sydney test match and Jasprit Bumrah will lead the team.
However, India's head coach Gautam Gambhir, who attended the press conference today, said that India will decide their playing XI after watching the pitch.
Jan 2, 2025, 5:08 PM
Tradition
As is a tradition at the SCG, the away changeroom features the original calico rolls from the SCG scoreboard that stood at the back of the hill from 1924 to 1984.
Bedi and Yadav are the two names on display in the Indian dressing room for the New Year’s Test 🏏 pic.twitter.com/HucIujDcpn
When was the last time India defeated Australia at Sydney?
India have only won a lone test match at Sydney Cricket Ground. Bishan Singh Bedi was the captain of the India team as India managed a victory by an innings and 2 runs in 1978.
Erapalli Prasanna took eight wickets in that match for India.
Jan 2, 2025, 5:02 PM
India's result at the SCG
Head-to-Head Results
Matches
Australia Wins
India Wins
Draw
13
7
1
5
Jan 2, 2025, 4:54 PM
Venue for the match | SCG
Image | SCG
The Sydney Cricket Ground, which now hosts Cricket and Rugby. was established in 1851. One of the most iconic stadiums in cricketing history, SCG is known for its history and atmosphere. The ground now has a capacity of 48,000 people.
Every year, this ground hosts the Pink-Test to create awareness about Brest Cancer, supported by the McGrath foundation.
Jan 2, 2025, 4:46 PM
How to watch the match?
Fans from India can watch the match LIVE on Sony Sports Network Channel. Moreover, they can also stream the match LIVE on Disney+Hotstar with a paid subscription.
Jan 2, 2025, 4:45 PM
Match Details
Match: Australia vs India, 5th Test, India tour of Australia 2024-24
Virat Kohli vs Babar Azam in ICC tournaments | Details Stats
Here we take a look at the Virat Kohli vs Babar Azam stats comparison in ICC tournaments and see who has been a better batter in terms of numbers and stats.
The comparison between Babar Azam and Virat Kohli is one of the most discussed topics in the cricketing world. Although Virat made his debut much earlier in 2008, while Babar played his first international match in 2015, the debate about these two batting superstars across various formats continues to thrive.
Both Kohli and Babar were U-19 stars. Kohli won the ODI World Cup in 2011, Champions Trophy in 2013 and T20 World Cup in 2024 with India, while Babar’s only international triumph is the Champions Trophy in 2017.
Here we take a look at the Virat Kohli vs Babar Azam stats comparison in ICC tournaments and see who has been a better batter in terms of numbers and stats.
Kohli has played 37 ODI World Cup matches across four editions, scoring 1,795 runs at an average of 59.83 and a strike rate of 88.20, with five hundreds and 12 half-centuries. The former India captain has been dismissed without scoring only once in the ICC event. His best of 117 came off 113 balls against New Zealand in the 2023 ODI World Cup semifinal at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.
Virat Kohli in ODI WCs
Innings
Runs
Not outs
Average
SR
HS
100s
50s
0s
2011
9
282
1
35.25
82.21
100*
1
1
0
2015
8
305
2
50.83
81.55
107
1
0
0
2019
9
443
1
55.37
94.05
82
0
5
0
2023
11
765
3
95.62
90.31
117
3
6
1
Total
37
1,795
7
59.83
88.20
117
5
12
1
Looking at Babar's record in the ODI World Cup, he has played 17 matches and has scored 794 runs at an average of 52.93 and a strike rate of 85.74, with one hundred and seven fifties. He is yet to be dismissed for a duck in a World Cup match. Babar's only ton in the ODI World Cup came against New Zealand in Birmingham in 2019, when scored 101* off 127 balls.
Babar Azam in ODI WCs
Innings
Runs
Not outs
Average
SR
HS
100s
50s
0s
2019
8
474
1
67.71
87.77
101*
1
3
0
2023
9
320
1
40
82.90
74
0
4
0
Total
17
794
2
52.93
85.74
101*
1
7
0
ICC Champions Trophy
Looking at his stats in the Champions Trophy, Kohli has played 17 innings and has scored 747 runs at an average of 74.07 and a strike rate of 89.04, with six half-centuries and one century to his name. He has been dismissed without scoring on one occasion.
Babar has featured two Champions Trophies. In seven matches so far, he has scored 220 runs at an average of 44.00 and a strike rate of 74.08, with just one fifty. In the 2017 edition that Pakistan won, Babar contributed 133 runs in five innings (two not outs) at an average of 44.33 and a strike rate of 74.71. Again, Kohli has a better average and strike rate than Babar in the Champions Trophy.
Virat is the all times highest run scorer in the history of the T20 World Cup. In 33 matches, Virat has scored 1292 runs at a strike rate 128.8 of and an average of 58.7. Kohli has also scored 15 half-centuries with a top score of 89 not out to his name.
Babar, on the other hand, has played only 3 editions of the T20 World Cup. In 2021, he was the top run-scorer after he made 303 runs from 6 games at an average of 60.60. In 17 T20 World Cup matches, Babar has scored 549 runs at an average of 36.6.
Curious about who holds the unwanted record? See the top 10 players with most ducks in ICC events, featuring unexpected names like Jasprit Bumrah, James Anderson and Virat Kohli.
Cricket is a game of glorious highs, as well as, not-so-glorious lows at times! Besides the massive sixes, aerial catches, and other heroic moments, there's the other side of the game where a player walks back in the pavilion without scoring a single run.
You got it right, we are talking about the infamous "duck." So, get ready to discover the top 10 players with most ducks in ICC events.
Here's the complete list:
10. Mohammed Siraj (11 ducks) | India
Mohammed Siraj getting out for a duck in a test match. Image | DafaNews
Known for his fiery and aggressive bowling for India, Mohammed Siraj holds the 10th place for most ducks in ICC events, which clearly states how batting is not his forte. Siraj has a total of 11 ducks out of 51 innings.
Virat Kohli walks back to the dugout after getting out for a duck. Image | ProBatsman
Virat Kohli being here is perhaps the most astonishing name on the list. Apart from his exceptional batting records across all formats, and having scored 6451 runs in ICC events, he also has 11 ducks in 166 innings.
8. Khaled Ahmed (12 ducks) | Bangladesh
Khaled Ahmed facing a bouncer while batting for Bangladesh in tests. Image | ESPNcricinfo
A right-arm medium fast bowler from Bangladesh, Khaled Ahmed, appears in the list for having 12 ducks in ICC events in the span of 2021 to 2024. His focus is primarily on bowling and he serves as a typical lower-order batsman.
7. Mominul Haque (12 ducks) | Bangladesh
Mominul Haque after being dismissed for a duck. Image | ESPNcricinfo
Another Bangladeshi player with 12 ducks makes his way on the list. Mominul Haque, a left-handed batter and former captain of Bangladesh, holds the 7th position, despite delivering impressive ICC performances.
6. Keshav Maharaj (12 ducks) | South Africa
Keshav Maharaj batting for SA in an ICC tournament. Image | Outlook India
South Africa's leading orthodox spinner, Keshav Maharaj, who is known for his ability to surprise with the bat sometimes, also has 12 ducks in 65 innings. He is the only South African player in the list.
Jonny Bairstow walking back after getting dismissed for a duck. Image | Sky Sports
Jonny Bairstow found himself walking back to the dugout without scoring a single run 12 times in an ICC event. His explosive strokeplay and skill-set is undeniably good, but it is the count for ducks that places him at no. 5 in here.
4. James Anderson (12 ducks) | England
James Anderson dismissed for a duck. Image | Arab News
England's legendary fast bowler, James Anderson, also has 12 ducks in ICC events, spanning from 2003 to 2024. For a player whose career has been defined by his unparalleled legacy, a few early dismissals do not really matter.
Pat Cummins batting for Australia in ICC events. Image | Cricket Australia
Australia's captain and one of the world's premier all-rounder, Pat Cummins, has been out for a duck 13 times in ICC events. He has been remarkable with the ball and also backed up the team as a handy lower-order batter.
However, the intense quality of bowling and pressure in ICC tournaments make the best ones falter.
2. Tim Southee (14 ducks) | New Zealand
Tim Southee getting dismissed for a duck. Image | India TV News
Next up is New Zealand's swing master, who often showed a knack for hitting some powerful boundaries while batting down the order. That's right! Tim Southee has 14 ducks in ICC events, which is the second-most by any player.
As we come down to the final name on the list, we find the world's best bowler Jasprit Bumrah, with 21 ducks, holding the place tight. The one who so frequently dismisses opponents for a duck, and holds spectacular bowling records, tops this chart as well.
Bumrah has stunned fans every time he has come down to play. Be it scoring the most runs in a single over in tests or having the most ducks, this man will get you everything!
Indian won seven ICC trophies over the years. A few players have been part of several of these victorious campaigns. let's take a look at the Indian Cricketers with Most ICC Titles.
The International Cricket Council (ICC) is cricket’s global governing body, overseeing various prestigious tournaments. These include the ICC Cricket World Cup, T20 World Cup, Champions Trophy, and the World Test Championship. The ICC tournaments are considered the most prestigious in cricket, and players strive to lift the trophies.
India have always had the services of the best players. And thanks to them, India have been a consistent force in world cricket. The same consistency is visible in the ICC tournaments. This has helped the Indian team win seven ICC trophies over the years. A few players have been part of several of these victorious campaigns.
So, let's take a look at the Indian Cricketers with Most ICC Titles.
Indian Cricketers with Most ICC Titles
6. Harbhajan Singh | 3 Titles
2002 Champions Trophy (shared with Sri Lanka)
2007 T20 World Cup
2011 Cricket World Cup
Having started his career in 1998, Harbhajan Singh is one of the few Indian cricketers to have won all three ICC white-ball titles.
He was part of India's 2002 ICC Champions Trophy title-winning campaign, where they were joint winners with Sri Lanka. Five years later, he played a key role in India's triumph in the inaugural edition of the T20 World Cup, in 2007. He was also a part of India's 2011 ODI World Cup winning squad.
5. Yuvraj Singh | 3 Titles
2002 Champions Trophy (shared with Sri Lanka)
2007 T20 World Cup
2011 Cricket World Cup
One of India's greatest all-rounders, Yuvraj Singh has also won all three ICC white-ball tournaments. He was part of the teams that won the 2002 Champions Trophy, 2007 T20 World Cup, and 2011 ODI World Cup.
In the 2011 ODI World Cup, Yuvraj was the Player of the Tournament for his stellar all-round performance. He made history in the 2007 T20I World Cup by hitting six sixes in an over against England.
4. Ravindra Jadeja | 3 Titles
2013 Champions Trophy
2024 T20 World Cup
2025 Champions Trophy
After India lifted the 2025 Champions Trophy in Dubai, Ravindra Jadeja went level with Dhoni. The star all-rounder now has three ICC trophies.
Before the latest win, Jadeja was part of another Champions Trophy victory in 2013. He picked up the most wickets in that tournament to win the Golden Ball. Fast forward to 11 years, and Jadeja found himself in the 2024 T20 World Cup-winning squad. After this, he retired from T20I cricket.
3. MS Dhoni | 3 Titles
2007 T20 World Cup
2011 Cricket World Cup
2013 Champions Trophy
MS Dhoni was the first Indian player to win three ICC trophies. Interestingly, he won all three of them as skipper. Under Dhoni’s leadership, India had a successful run in limited-overs. And he showed a glimpse of his tactical acumen early in his captaincy stint.
Captain Cool guided a young team to the inaugural T20 World Cup victory in 2007. Then he followed it with the ODI World Cup triumph in 2011. And Dhoni completed the ICC ODI tournament trophy with the Champions Trophy win in 2013.
2. Rohit Sharma | 4 Titles
2007 T20 World Cup
2013 Champions Trophy
2024 T20 World Cup
2025 Champions Trophy
Rohit Sharma is level with Kohli when it comes to ICC trophy victories. The current Indian captain has won two of the four titles while leading the Indian team. Before that, he was part of the Indian team that won the inaugural T20 World Cup in 2007.
Then, alongside Kohli, he took India to the Champions Trophy victory in 2013. Rohit repeated the feat in 2024 and 2025, but this time as a captain. He guided the Men in Blue to the T20 World Cup win in 2024, followed by the Champions Trophy triumph in 2025.
Virat Kohli has been a proven match-winner for India. And the same is true when it comes to ICC events. The top-order batter hardly fails to perform in these high-stakes tournaments. He has powered the team to many wins, including four ICC title victories.
Kohli managed to land his hands on an ICC trophy for the first time in 2011. He was part of the 2011 World Cup squad that defeated Sri Lanka in the final at home. Two years later, he was on the podium yet again as India won the Champions Trophy in England. But then Kohli had to endure a decade’s wait to add the third title. He helped India win the T20 World Cup in 2024 before clinching his fourth silverware in 2025 as India landed the Champions Trophy.
The ICC men’s ODI World Cup has witnessed some of the greatest batters exhibiting their best in the quest for world glory. The World Cup is watched by millions of viewers across the globe, all thanks to the incredibly entertaining cricket action.
World Cup allows players to display their talents to the fullest, but oftentimes, players perform at a whole other level. Teams have exceeded 400 runs on the scorecard, batsmen have hit double centuries, and bowlers have dismissed entire teams for double-digit totals.
The World Cup has seen its share of highs and lows, but today, we take a look at the individual record for most centuries. So, let's take a look at the batters with most centuries in World Cup history.
Ricky Ponting also scored 5 centuries in World Cup history. In a glorious career spanning 46 World Cup matches between 1996 and 2011, he notched 1,743 runs.
His best score during this period was 140 not out. Under ponting's leadership, Australia bagged three World Cup titles.
5. Virat Kohli | 5
Virat Kohli has scored five centuries in World Cups across 36 innings. He played his first ever ODI World Cup in 2011 and has been a part of every squad that played the following World Cups.
In 2011, on his World Cup debut, Kohli scored a century. His next century came in 2015 against Pakistan. But it was in the 2023 World Cup that Kohli was at his absolute best, scoring three centuries. He is overall the second-highest run scorer in World Cups, with 1795 runs.
4. Kumar Sangakkara | 5
Kumar Sangakkara is the highest run-scorer for Sri Lanka in ODI cricket history. Not just that, he has also scored the most centuries by a Sri Lankan player at the World Cup.
In 37 World Cup matches, Sangakkara scored five centuries, which were a part of the 1532 runs he scored in World Cups at an average of 56.74.
3. Sachin Tendulkar | 6
There is nearly no World Cup batting record of which Sachin Tendulkar is not a part. Tendulkar, who played six World Cups in his career, smashed six centuries in 44 innings. Sachin is also the top run-scorer in World Cup history, having amassed 2278 runs in 45 matches.
2011, when India broke their 28-year losing streak, was Sachin’s last World Cup. He also holds the record for the most fifties in World Cup history, with a total of 15 of them.
2. David Warner | 6
Australia’s destructive opening batsman David Warner comes second on this list. Warner has played every World Cup starting from the 2015 edition, and has scored six centuries in 29 innings. Two of these centuries came in the 2023 World Cup in India.
Overall from 2015 to 2023, he has scored 1527 runs in 29 games. His top score is 178 runs which came in the 2015 World Cup clash against Afghanistan.
Indian cricket team skipper Rohit Sharma tops the list of most centuries in World Cup history. Rohit has scored a total of 7 centuries in World Cup history so far.
In a brilliant performance during the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup, Rohit Sharma shattered his 7th century against Afghanistan. Rohit has scored 1575 runs in 28 innings from 2015 to 2023, in which his best score has been 140 runs.
Joe Root vs Sachin Tendulkar – Test Stats Compared: Can Root break Sachin's record
As Joe Root needs only 2915 test runs to catch Sachin Tendulkar to become the highest run getter in test cricket, we bring you a comprehensive Joe Root vs Sachin Tendulkar test career comparison.
One is called the God of Cricket, and the other is perhaps the greatest test batter of his generation. Both Sachin Tendulkar and Joe Root have contributed to test cricket in their own way.
Since Root started his incredible run with the bat in 2021, everyone started the Joe Root vs Sachin Tendulkar comparison in test cricket. Some even suggested that the former English captain might even break Sachin Tendulkar's test record as well.
Before India take on England in another mouthwatering five-test match series, we will try to analyse whose test career is better. Is it Joe Root or Sachin Tendulkar? Who is better in test cricket?
Sachin Tendulkar in test cricket - in numbers
Image - BCCI
Even before we get into comparing the players, we need to get the numbers right.
Sachin, the highest run-getter in test and international cricket, scored 15921 test runs in a record 200 test matches. The Indian legend averaged 53.78 and also scored 51 test tons, which is also a record.
Debuted at the age of 16, soon, Sachin soon became the then second youngest ever test centurion at the age of 17 years 107 days old. Sachin created that record when he smashed an unbeaten 119 against England in Manchester in 1990.
Root till now has played only 153 test matches and has a batting average of 50.80. Since the start of 2022, Root has scored 13 test tons, scoring 3475 runs at an average of 53.46. He is also the highest run scorer in World Test Championship history.
Format
Mat
Inns
NO
Runs
HS
Ave
100s
50s
Tests
153
279
23
13,006
262
50.80
36
65
Other records Root has in his test career:
3rd most test runs in a calendar year (1708, in 2021)
5th most test hundreds (36)
6th most test hundreds in a calendar year (6 in 2021)
Most fifties in consecutive test matches (12)
4th most test fifties (101)
Root vs Sachin in Test Cricket: Comparison
Sachin currently has a lead over Joe Root in every aspect of numbers in test cricket. The master blaster has better records than Root in test cricket.
But to compare them, we will have to compare them with the current number of matches Root has played so far.
Sachin after 153 test matches
Runs: 12152
Innings: 250
Average: 54.25
100s: 39
50s: 51
Highest: 248*
Sachin in wins after 153 tests:
Won: 48 tests
Runs: 4011
Average: 62.67
100s: 13
50s: 16
Root after 153 test matches
Runs: 13006
Innings: 279
Average: 50.80
100s: 36
50s: 65
Highest: 262
Root in wins after 153 test matches:
Wins: 70 tests
Runs: 6999
Average: 64.21
100s: 25
50s: 28
So, if we compare Sachin's record to Joe Root's after 153 test matches, we can see that Root is leading the chart with more runs and more fifties. But, Sachin has a better batting average, more hundreds.
However, in 153 test matches, Root won 70 test matches for England while Sachin had only won 48 test matches as a player. Although their batting averages in winning causes are nearly the same, Root has scored nearly 3000 more test runs on winning occasions for England.
Although Joe Root has scored the most test runs if we compare their stats after 153 test matches, Sachin played nearly five years after playing his 153rd test match in 2008.
Not only that, in those next 47 test matches he played for India, he scored 3769 runs at an average of 52.34 with 12 tons.
Root is currently 34, and can stretch his career for at least 4-5 years if he can stay fit. With the number of test matches England play every season, there is a certain possibility that Root can end up playing more than 200 test matches in his career.
Even if he plays 47 more test matches and bats at least 75 innings, he would need 2915 test runs at an average of 38.87.
With the current form Joe Root is in, this is quite possible for him to get. But, will he be able to keep the form like Sachin had done at the age of 35 and after? That's the question the World Cricket will be eyeing.
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