IND vs AUS: The Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) is a prestigious Test cricket series played between India and Australia, named after legendary cricketers Allan Border and Sunil Gavaskar.
India, the current holder, has consistently excelled in recent years, maintaining the trophy since 2017. From India’s historic series win in Australia during the 2020-21 season, highlighted by their victory at the Gabba, to Australia’s spirited comebacks on home soil, the Border-Gavaskar Trophy has become a symbol of determination and resilience in modern cricket.
After a thrilling start, the series stands at 2-1 in favour of Australia, following India’s win in the first Test, a draw in the third, and Australia’s dominant victory in the second and fourth. The upcoming 5th Test, set for January 3-7, 2025, will be crucial for India not only to retain the BGT but also to keep their WTC hopes alive.
Here’s the list of the top five highest-run scorers in BGT 2024-25 so far:
1: Travis Head
Australian showman Travis Head has been consistently putting up strong performances and becoming one of the most dangerous batsmen of modern cricket, especially when playing against India. His aggressive yet consistent style of batting has troubled Indian bowlers, as evidenced by his stellar form in the ongoing series.
He has scored 410 runs from the four matches, averaging 58.57. His ability to tackle both pace and spin with ease, alongside his fearless approach, has made him a key player in Australia’s middle order.
2: Yashasvi Jaiswal
Indian youngster Yashasvi Jaiswal has been in stellar form since the start of the year, making a significant impact in international cricket with his consistent performances. His adaptability seems widespread, especially with his heroics around two of the most far-apart contests in tests and t20I cricket that he plays for India.
In the first four matches, the opener has scored 359 runs with an average of 51.28, including one century and two fifties.
3: Nitish Kumar Reddy
Young all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy, who made his Test debut in the first match at Perth, has impressed everyone with his impactful batting. Despite being relatively new to the international scene, Reddy has shown great composure and technique, playing crucial knocks in challenging conditions.
As of now, the lower-order batter has scored 294 runs with an average of 49. Reddy has often played the role of an accelerating all-rounder down the order, though he has been very consistent, often doing great when everyone else has been in a drought for runs.
4: Steve Smith
Australian veteran batter Steve Smith did not have a fairly planned 2024, due to his change in roles for the Aussie side as he battled between an opening spot and his natural position at no. 4, and has made a return among runs in this BGT. Smith has showcased his trademark resilience first at Gabba and then in Melbourne.
From the four matches, the batter has 277 runs to his name, with an average of 39.57, including 2 centuries.
5: KL Rahul
Indian batter KL Rahul has made it to the top five highest-run scorers in the BGT 2024-25 list. He has been a key asset for the Indian side in various overseas tours and tournaments. Despite facing scrutiny over his recent form, the right-handed batter has 259 runs to his name.
Rahul’s experience and ability to adapt to various situations continue to make him an essential part of India’s batting lineup. Rahul has contributed significantly with the bat, providing stability to India’s top order.
