The Border-Gavaskar Trophy between India and Australia has come to an exciting and grueling conclusion after a five-match series that kept fans on the edge of their seats. While some players struggled to meet expectations, others shone brightly, making the contest thrilling throughout. Typically, batters receive the lion's share of praise and recognition for match-winning performances. In this article, we look back at the top performers with the bat during the series, as they played pivotal roles in shaping the outcome of the matches. ALSO READ: How India fared in the Test series in Australia in the 21st century
From centuries to key partnerships, these players showcased incredible skill and determination to counter the challenges posed by fierce competition and difficult conditions. The likes of Travis Head and Yashasvi Jaiswal stood out for their teams while debutant Nitish Kumar Reddy also impressed throughout the 5 matches.
Highest run-getters in Border Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 | ||||||||
Rank | Player | Matches | Inns | Runs | Avg | Sr | 4s | 6s |
1 | Travis Head | 5 | 9 | 448 | 56 | 92.56 | 52 | 4 |
2 | Yashasvi Jaiswal | 5 | 10 | 391 | 43.44 | 53.42 | 44 | 4 |
3 | Steven Smith | 5 | 9 | 314 | 34.89 | 54.99 | 31 | 4 |
4 | Nitish Kumar Reddy | 5 | 9 | 298 | 37.25 | 64.22 | 30 | 8 |
5 | KL Rahul | 5 | 10 | 276 | 30.67 | 50.09 | 28 | - |
6 | Rishabh Pant | 5 | 9 | 255 | 28.33 | 59.03 | 24 | 6 |
7 | Marnus Labuschagne | 5 | 9 | 232 | 25.78 | 41.5 | 20 | - |
8 | Alex Carey | 5 | 8 | 216 | 30.86 | 69.01 | 18 | 3 |
9 | Virat Kohli | 5 | 9 | 190 | 23.75 | 47.98 | 15 | 2 |
10 | Usman Khawaja | 5 | 10 | 184 | 20.44 | 48.81 | 21 | - |