Boarder-Gavaskar Trophy Series Winners From 1996 To 2023

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Boarder-Gavaskar Trophy is notably one of the greatest Test series in World Cricket, and in the last decade, it became more interesting after India won back-to-back series in Australia against them.

The series is named after two legendary cricketers of India and Australia (Sunil Gavaskar and Allan Boarder) in 1996-97 years, and till now, 16 trophy series have been played between each other.

Team India is leading the race for titles as they already have 10 titles under their name, while Australia has only 5. One series was a draw, but others were the greatest series, in which most of every team’s main players stepped up and gave amazing performances.

Board-Gavaskar Trophy Timeline

1. 1996-97

Winner: India (1-0)
Player of the Series: Nayan Mongia
Most Runs: Nayan Mongia (152 runs)
Most Wickets: Anil Kumble (9 wickets)

The first-ever Boarder-Gavaskar Trophy series started back in 1996 on October 10, when India hosted the only match of the series in Delhi. Nayan Mongia’s 152-run innings and Anil Kumble’s 9 wickets in two innings gave India a clean victory by 7 wickets under Sachin Tendulkar’s leadership.

2. 1997-98

Winner: India (2-1)
Player of the Series: Sachin Tendulkar
Most Runs: Sachin Tendulkar (446 runs)
Most Wickets: Anil Kumble (23 wickets)

This series saw India hosting Australia again and winning the three-match series by 2-1. The highlights were Sachin Tendulkar’s stellar performance with the bat and Anil Kumble’s dominance with the ball.

3. 1999-00

Winner: Australia (3-0)
Player of the Series: Sachin Tendulkar
Most Runs: Ricky Ponting (375 runs)
Most Wickets: Glenn McGrath (18 wickets)

Australia hosted the series for the first time and made a clean sweep, defeating India 3-0. Under Steve Waugh’s leadership, the Aussies showcased their superiority on home soil.

4. 2000-01

Winner: India (2-1)
Player of the Series: Harbhajan Singh
Most Runs: Matthew Hayden (549 runs)
Most Wickets: Harbhajan Singh (32 wickets)

India came from behind in one of the most memorable series in cricket history to win 2-1. VVS Laxman’s marathon innings in Kolkata and Harbhajan Singh’s 32 wickets were climactic in India’s victory.

5. 2003-04

Series Drawn: 1-1
Player of the Series: Rahul Dravid
Most Runs: Ricky Ponting (706 runs)
Most Wickets: Anil Kumble (24 wickets)

The series in Australia ended in a draw, with both teams winning one match each. Rahul Dravid’s brilliant performances and Kumble’s wicket-taking abilities were key for India.

6. 2004-05

Winner: Australia (2-1)
Player of the Series: Damien Martyn
Most Runs: Damien Martyn (444 runs)
Most Wickets: Anil Kumble (27 wickets)

Australia won the first-ever series in India due to a great performance by Damien Martyn’s batting and Anil Kumble’s bowling standing out. It was the only series where Australia won in India during the Trophy’s early years.

7. 2007-08

Winner: Australia (2-1)
Player of the Series: Brett Lee
Most Runs: Sachin Tendulkar (493 runs)
Most Wickets: Brett Lee (24 wickets)

The Australian series was marred by controversies, including the infamous “Monkeygate” scandal. Despite the off-field issues, Australia won the series. It was one of the series in which it was quite clear that the umpire, Steve Bucknor, was with the Australian team and made many wrong decisions.

8. 2008-09

Winner: India (2-0)
Player of the Series: Ishant Sharma
Most Runs: Gautam Gambhir (463 runs)
Most Wickets: Ishant Sharma (15 wickets)

India hosted Australia and won 2-0. This series marked the rise of Gautam Gambhir and Ishant Sharma, who played crucial roles in the victory.

9. 2010-11

Winner: India (2-0)
Player of the Series: Sachin Tendulkar
Most Runs: Sachin Tendulkar (403 runs)
Most Wickets: Zaheer Khan (12 wickets)

India dominated the home series, winning 2-0. Sachin Tendulkar’s consistent performance with the bat and Zaheer Khan’s bowling helped India clinch the trophy.

10. 2011-12

Winner: Australia (4-0)
Player of the Series: Michael Clarke
Most Runs: Michael Clarke (626 runs)
Most Wickets: Ben Hilfenhaus (27 wickets)

Australia whitewashed India 4-0 in this series. Michael Clarke’s incredible batting and Ben Hilfenhaus’s lethal bowling were highlights of the series. From the Indian side, it was the first Australian tour of Virat Kohli, where he scored the highest run from India, and Zaheer Khan took 15 wickets.

11. 2012-13

Winner: India (4-0)
Player of the Series: R. Ashwin
Most Runs: Murali Vijay (430 runs)
Most Wickets: R. Ashwin (29 wickets)

India returned the favor by whitewashing Australia 4-0 at home. R. Ashwin’s all-round performance and Murali Vijay’s batting were instrumental in this victory.

12. 2014-15

Winner: Australia (2-0)
Runner-Up: India
Player of the Series: Steve Smith
Most Runs: Steve Smith (769 runs)
Most Wickets: Nathan Lyon (23 wickets)

Australia won the series at home, with Steve Smith scoring heavily and Nathan Lyon being the leading wicket-taker. The series saw high scores and competitive matches.

13. 2016-17

Winner: India (2-1)
Player of the Series: Ravindra Jadeja
Most Runs: Steve Smith (499 runs)
Most Wickets: Ravindra Jadeja (25 wickets)

India won the series 2-1 at home, despite losing the first Test. The series highlights were Steve Smith’s prolific run-scoring and Ravindra Jadeja’s all-round performance.

14. 2018-19

Winner: India (2-1)
Player of the Series: Cheteshwar Pujara
Most Runs: Cheteshwar Pujara (521 runs)
Most Wickets: Jasprit Bumrah (21 wickets)

India made history by winning their first-ever Test series in Australia. Cheteshwar Pujara’s marathon knocks and Jasprit Bumrah’s pace bowling were key to India’s triumph.

15. 2020-21

Winner: India (2-1)
Player of the Series: Pat Cummins
Most Runs: Marnus Labuschagne (426 runs)
Most Wickets: Pat Cummins (21 wickets)

Despite numerous injuries and absences, India won another historic series in Australia. The young and resilient Indian side, led by Ajinkya Rahane, chased down 329 at the Gabba to seal the series. It has been the fairy tale for many players when no one gave them a chance in the series after getting all out on 36 in the first test. The way they came back was just still the best-ever test series.

16. 2022-23

Winner: India (2-1)
Player of the Series: R. Ashwin
Most Runs: Usman Khawaja (333 runs)
Most Wickets: R. Ashwin (25 wickets)

India continued their dominance with another series win at home. R. Ashwin’s mastery of the ball and Usman Khawaja’s consistent run-scoring were the standout performances.

The Border-Gavaskar Trophy remains one of the most fiercely contested series in Test cricket. It showcases the talents and tenacity of both teams. It’s a saga of epic battles, resilience, and unforgettable moments that continue to captivate cricket fans worldwide.

The 2024-25 Boarder-Gavaskar will start on November 22, 2024, at the Perth Stadium. Before the series starts, India has already lost the first-ever test series at home in the last 14 years.