The Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) 2024-25 is set to be an exciting five-match Test series, marking a return to a longer format to highlight the prestige of Test cricket. This much-anticipated series begins on November 22, 2024 at Perth Stadium. Here are some Stats of BGT.
The top five players who faced the most balls in the history of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) include some of the most resilient and skilled batters known for their long stints at the crease:
#5 Ricky Ponting
Ricky is the only Australian on this list, Ponting faced 4,428 balls in 51 innings and scored 2,555 consistently challenging Indian bowlers.
#4 Cheteshwar Pujara
The modern-day Indian Test stalwart faced 4,469 balls in 37 innings, earning him a spot in this list despite fewer innings. Cheteshwar Pujara has accumulated over 2,000 runs in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT), achieving significant milestones over the years. His most notable contributions came during the 2018-19 series, where he was the top scorer with 521 runs across seven innings.
#3 VVS Laxman
VVS Laxman smashed 2,434 runs in just 4,480 balls across 54 innings. In the Border-Gavaskar Trophy across his career, making him one of the top scorers in the series history. Known for his iconic innings, especially his unforgettable 281 at Kolkata in 2001, he played several match-winning knocks against Australia that cemented his reputation as a big-game player in the series.
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#2 Rahul Dravid
Rahul “The Wall” Dravid faced 5,432 balls over 60 innings, scoring 2,143 runs with his solid defense and technique. Known for his resilience and defensive skills, Dravid contributed significantly to India’s performances against Australia, including two centuries in the series.
#1 Sachin Tendulkar
In the history of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT), Sachin Tendulkar is the top run-scorer, amassing an impressive 3,262 runs across 34 matches (65 innings) with an average of 56.24. His achievements include nine centuries and 16 half-centuries, with a highest score of 241 not out, which was crucial in one of India’s high-scoring matches in the series. Tendulkar’s consistent performances against Australia solidified his reputation as one of the greatest batters in Test cricket, especially in this fiercely competitive series.
