Border Gavaskar Trophy winners lists with captains; Key BGT 2024-25 stats

A saga of grit and glory: The tale of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy

Australia won the Border Gavaskar Trophy back after clinching India vs Australia five-match Test series 3-1 at Sydney Cricket Ground on January 5, 2025.

 

A target of 162 could have been trickier had new Test captain Jasprit Bumrah been in a position to bowl despite painful back spasms but once Virat Kohli led the team out, it was as clear as the Sydney skyline that defending the total would be next to impossible.

 

Bumrah deservedly claimed the player of the series honour for his astonishing haul of 32 wickets in five matches but that was hardly a consolation for the shambolic team performance that India managed.

 

 

"Little frustrating but sometimes you have to respect your body, you can't fight your body. Disappointing, probably missed out on the spiciest wicket of the series," Bumrah said of his inability to bowl in the second innings during the post-match presentation ceremony. 

  Border-Gavaskar Trophy history  The Border-Gavaskar Trophy is more than just silverware—it embodies the enduring spirit of one of cricket’s most storied rivalries. Instituted in the 1996-97 season, this prestigious prize honours two legends—Sunil Gavaskar of India and Allan Border of Australia—both pioneers who crossed the monumental 10,000 Test-run milestone, etching their names in cricketing immortality.

 

A rivalry forged in history

  Though the Trophy itself was born in 1996, the fierce competition between India and Australia began long before. Australia’s colonial-era visits to India were the earliest chapters in this saga. The defining moment, however, came in October 1947, when an independent India embarked on its first official tour of Australia. The series ended in a 4-0 defeat for India in the five-Test contest—a harsh initiation that laid the foundation for a rivalry destined to intensify over time.

 

Delhi’s defining moment: The birth of a legacy

  The inaugural Border-Gavaskar Test unfolded in Delhi in 1996—a one-off clash that saw India emerge victorious by seven wickets. Nayan Mongia’s magnificent 152 in the first innings was a masterclass in resilience and flair, setting the stage for India’s dominance in this epic contest.

 

From historical beginnings to unforgettable triumphs, the Border-Gavaskar Trophy stands as a testament to the unyielding resolve and relentless spirit of two cricketing powerhouses. Each series adds a new chapter to this remarkable tale of rivalry, respect, and redemption. 

India vs Australia Test series winners and runners up with captains

 

Border Gavaskar Trophy winners with captains
Year	Host Country	Winner	Scoreline	Winning captain	Losing captain	Player Of The Series
2024-25	Australia	Australia	3-1 (5)	Pat Cummins	Jasprit Bumrah/Rohit Sharma/Virat Kohli	Jasprit Bumrah
2022-23	India	India	2-1 (4)	Rohit Sharma	Pat Cummins	R Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja
2020-21	Australia	India	2-1 (4)	Virat Kohli/Ajinkya Rahane	Tim Paine	Pat Cummins
2018-19	Australia	India	2-1 (4)	Virat Kohli	Tim Paine	Cheteshwar Pujara
2016-17	India	India	2- (4)	Virat Kohli	Steve Smith	Ravindra Jadeja
2014-15	Australia	Australia	2-0 (4)	Michael Clarke	MS Dhoni	Steven Smith
2012-13	India	India	4-0 (4)	MS Dhoni	Michael Clarke	R Ashwin
2011-12	Australia	Australia	4-0 (4)	Michael Clarke	MS Dhoni	Michael Clarka
2010-11	India	India	2-0 (4)	MS Dhoni	Ricky Ponting	Sachin Tendulkar
2008-09	India	India	2-0 (4)	Anil Kumble	Ricky Ponting	Ishant Sharma
2007-08	Australia	Australia	2-1 (4)	Ricky Ponting	Anil Kumble	Brett Lee
2004-05	India	Australia	2-1 (4)	Adam Gilchrist/Ricky Ponting	Sourav Ganguly/Rahul Dravid	Damien Martyn
2003-04	Australia	Draw	1-1 (4)	-	-	Rahul Dravid
2000-01	India	India	2-1 (4)	Saurav Ganguly	Steve Waugh	Harbhajan Singh
1999-00	Australia	Australia	3-0 (3)	Steve Waugh	Sachin Tendulkar	Sachin Tendulkar
1997-98	India	India	2-1 (4)	Mohd Azharuddin	Mark Taylor	Sachin Tendulkar
1996-97	India	India	1-0 (1)	Sachin Tendulkar	Mark Taylor	Nayan Mongia