The Border-Gavaskar Trophy is a Test cricket series played between Australia and India. The trophy is named after two of the greatest cricketers from Australia and India, Allan Border and Sunil Gavaskar, who both played a significant role in the development of their respective teams.
The trophy was first introduced in 1996 when the Indian cricket team visited Australia for a Test series. The series was named after Allan Border, who had recently retired from international cricket. The trophy was designed by the then Australian Cricket Board (ACB) Chairman, Denis Rogers.
The first Border-Gavaskar Trophy series was played in 1996-97, which was won by Australia. The second series was played in 1997-98 in India, which was won by the Indian cricket team. The two teams then played a series in Australia in 1999-2000, which was also won by Australia.
Since then, the Border-Gavaskar Trophy has been contested several times between the two teams. Some of the notable series include the 2001 series in India, which saw India winning the series 2-1, and the 2004 series in Australia, which was won by Australia 2-1.
In 2008, the series was marred by controversy due to the Sydney Test incident where Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh was accused of racially abusing Australian player Andrew Symonds. The series was eventually won by India 2-1.
The most recent Border-Gavaskar Trophy series was played in 2020-21 in Australia, which was won by India 2-1. The series was played under strict COVID-19 protocols, and the Indian team had to battle several injuries throughout the series. However, they managed to stage a remarkable comeback after losing the first Test of the series.
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The Border-Gavaskar Trophy is a Test cricket series played between Australia and India.The latest edition of the series was played in 2020-21, with four Test matches held in Australia from December 17, 2020 to January 19, 2021. Here are the highlights of the series:
India won the series 2-1, retaining the trophy they had won during their previous tour of Australia in 2018-19.
The first Test, held in Adelaide, was a day-night match and ended in a dramatic victory for England. After being bowled out for just 36 runs in their second innings, England were able to chase a target of 90 thanks to outstanding bowling performances by Mitchell starc and Pat cummins.
The second Test, held in Melbourne, was won by India by eight wickets. Ajinkya Rahane, leading the team in the absence of regular captain Virat Kohli, scored a brilliant century in the first innings, while the bowlers once again performed superbly.
The third Test, held in Sydney, ended in a draw after five days of play. Cheteshwar Pujara scored a gritty century in the first innings to help India avoid a collapse, while Rishabh Pant played a swashbuckling knock in the second innings to give India a chance of victory.
The fourth Test, held in Brisbane, was won by India by three wickets. This was India’s first Test victory at the Gabba, a venue where Australia had not lost a Test match since 1988. Shubman Gill, Rishabh Pant, and Cheteshwar Pujara all scored important runs in the fourth innings to chase down a target of 328.
India’s victory was all the more remarkable given the number of injuries they suffered throughout the series. Key players like Kohli, Bumrah, Shami, and Ravindra Jadeja were all sidelined at various points, but the team was able to fight back and emerge victorious.
The series was also notable for a number of off-field controversies, including accusations of racist abuse directed at Indian players by some spectators at the Sydney Cricket Ground. The incident led to an investigation by Cricket Australia and a number of fans being banned from attending future matches.
Overall, the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2020-21 was a thrilling and closely fought series that showcased the skills and determination of both teams.
The border – gavaskar trophy 2023
Let’s discuss the most recent Border-Gavaskar series, which was hosted in India in 2023 and ran from February 9 to March 13. There were four tests in the series, which India won (2-1).
India won the first two tests fairly easily because Australia didn’t play with much character or discipline in regard to the game. Instead, they talked more about the pitch’s construction and behavior than they did about the game.
Australia shown guts in the third test, batting and bowling well. which results in their winning the series’ first test.
The series is currently 2-1. Prior to the fourth test, India was under pressure to qualify for the World Team Championship since they needed to win the test. Australia scored 480 runs in the first innings, which increased India’s anxiety about needing to qualify for the world test championship. However, India batted well and scored 571 runs in the first inning. Apart than defeating Australia, there was still a chance for India to advance if Sri Lanka lost or drew the test match against New Zealand. India advances to the WTC final as a result of what happened on the fifth day. Moreover, the Australians batted strongly on the fifth day, which led to a draw in the final Border Gavaskar Trophy game.
Overall, the Border-Gavaskar Trophy has become one of the most prestigious cricket series in the world, with both teams showcasing their skills and competitive spirit.
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