The Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) is one of the biggest rivalries in cricket. It is played between India and Australia in Test cricket. This series is named after two great cricketers — Allan Border from Australia and Sunil Gavaskar from India. The trophy began in 1996 and has become a symbol of pride for both nations.
India has dominated the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in recent years. They have won the series 10 times, while Australia has won it 6 times. Only one series ended in a draw (2003-04). This rivalry is not just about cricket; it is about pride, passion, and determination. Here is the full list of winners of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy from the beginning to now.
Winner List of Border-Gavaskar Trophy
- 1996-97 (India)
- India hosted the first-ever series.
- India won 1-0 in a one-match series under Mohammad Azharuddin’s captaincy.
- 1997-98 (India)
- India won 2-1 in a three-match series at home.
- Sachin Tendulkar’s brilliant batting stood out.
- 1999-2000 (Australia)
- Australia dominated and won 3-0 in a three-match series in their home conditions.
- 2000-01 (India)
- India won 2-1 in an unforgettable series at home.
- The Kolkata Test, where VVS Laxman and Rahul Dravid played historic innings, is still talked about.
- 2003-04 (Draw)
- The series in Australia ended in a 1-1 draw.
- India was led by Sourav Ganguly and played exceptional cricket.
- 2004-05 (Australia)
- Australia won 2-1 in India and ended India’s dominance at home.
- 2007-08 (Australia)
- Australia won 2-1 in their home series.
- This series had many controversies, including the famous “Monkeygate” incident.
- 2008-09 (India)
- India won 2-0 at home.
- Anil Kumble retired during this series, and MS Dhoni took over as captain.
- 2010-11 (India)
- India retained the trophy, winning 2-0 in a two-match series at home.
- 2011-12 (Australia)
- Australia won 4-0 in a one-sided series in their home conditions.
- 2012-13 (India)
- India dominated and won 4-0 at home under MS Dhoni’s captaincy.
- 2014-15 (Australia)
- Australia won 2-0 in a four-match series at home.
- Steve Smith was in excellent form.
- 2016-17 (India)
- India won 2-1 in a highly competitive series at home.
- 2018-19 (India)
- India made history by winning 2-1 in Australia.
- This was India’s first-ever Test series win in Australia under Virat Kohli’s captaincy.
- 2020-21 (India)
- India repeated their magic in Australia, winning 2-1.
- The victory at Gabba with an inexperienced team was unforgettable.
- 2023-24 (India)
- India retained the trophy with a 2-1 victory at home.
- 2024-24 (Australia)
- Australia won 3-1 in a five-match series at home.
Border-Gavaskar Trophy Winner List
| Year | Winner | Result | Venue | Captain (Winning Team) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-97 | India | 1-0 (1 match series) | India | Mohammad Azharuddin |
| 1997-98 | India | 2-1 | India | Sachin Tendulkar |
| 1999-2000 | Australia | 3-0 | Australia | Steve Waugh |
| 2000-01 | India | 2-1 | India | Sourav Ganguly |
| 2003-04 | Draw | 1-1 | Australia | Sourav Ganguly |
| 2004-05 | Australia | 2-1 | India | Ricky Ponting/Adam Gilchrist |
| 2007-08 | Australia | 2-1 | Australia | Ricky Ponting |
| 2008-09 | India | 2-0 | India | MS Dhoni/Anil Kumble |
| 2010-11 | India | 2-0 | India | MS Dhoni |
| 2011-12 | Australia | 4-0 | Australia | Michael Clarke |
| 2012-13 | India | 4-0 | India | MS Dhoni |
| 2014-15 | Australia | 2-0 | Australia | Steve Smith |
| 2016-17 | India | 2-1 | India | Virat Kohli/Ajinkya Rahane |
| 2018-19 | India | 2-1 | Australia | Virat Kohli |
| 2020-21 | India | 2-1 | Australia | Ajinkya Rahane |
| 2023-24 | India | 2-1 | India | Rohit Sharma |
| 2024-25 | Australia | 3-1 | Australia | Pat Cummins |
Border-Gavaskar Trophy Winners FAQs
Who won the latest edition of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT)?
Australia won the latest edition of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy by 3-1.
Who won the first edition of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy?
India, won the first edition of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy by 1-0 under the captaincy of Mohammad Azharuddin.