Border-Gavaskar Trophy Head-to-head stats: Which team has won the most between Australia and India?

The rivalry between India and Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy is among the most enthralling in the sport. What began with the inaugural series in 1996 and has evolved into a fiercely competitive contest. Over decades, the rivalry has produced legendary performances, dramatic comebacks, and unforgettable series. As both teams gear up for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 in Australia, here's a detailed look at their Test head-to-head record and what lies ahead.

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The first match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy between India and Australia will be played on 22 November in Perth. Team India has won the last two trophies played in Australia. This time also the fans have full expectations from the Team for a strong performance. However, Team India's young batsman Shubhman Gill and regular captain Rohit Sharma will not be able to play in the first Test match. Gill is injured and Rohit has not gone to Australia after the birth of his second child. In his absence, fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah will take over the captaincy.

Border-Gavaskar Trophy | Head-to-head

Talking about the head-to-head records of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy played between the two countries, Team India has always had the upper hand. Since 1996, both the teams have come face to face for this trophy 16 times. In this, India has won this trophy 10 times, while the Kangaroos have won it five times. Whereas once the series was a draw.

Whereas, if we talk about the last five series, India has maintained its dominance by winning the trophy four times. Since the 2014-15 series played in Australia, India has continuously won the Border Gavaskar Trophy. Out of these, India achieved this milestone twice at home and twice Australia was defeated at home.

In the history of Border-Gavaskar Trophy, a total of 56 Test matches have been played between India and Australia so far, out of which India has won 24. Whereas Australia has won in 20 matches.

India's performance on Australian soil

Both the teams have faced each other in 107 matches so far in Tests. Of these, India won 32 matches, while Australia won 45 matches. 29 matches have been drawn. At the same time, if we talk about India's record on Australian soil, then both the teams have come face to face there a total of 52 times. Out of these, India has been able to win only nine matches. Australia won 30 matches and 13 matches were drawn.

In the last two series in Australia, India has won four out of eight matches, while the host team could win only two matches. Two matches have been drawn.

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BGT is very important for Team India

If India is not successful in winning the Border Gavaskar Trophy, then it will have to depend on the results of the remaining matches of other teams to qualify for the World Test Championship final. This series is very important for Team India. Besides, this series is also considered very important for the four most experienced players on the team: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Ravindra Jadeja, and Ravichandran Ashwin.