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The Border–Gavaskar Trophy (colloquially known as BGT) [3] is an International Test cricket trophy played between India and Australia. The series is named after distinguished former captains, Australia's Allan Border and India's Sunil Gavaskar. It is played via Test series scheduled using International Cricket Council's Future Tours Programme ...
In 1996, the Border–Gavaskar Trophy was created, [10] [11] a test series played between Australia and India, named after 2 legendary test players – Sunil Gavaskar of India and Alan Border of Australia. India has won the trophy ten times, while Australia has won it five times with one series ending in a draw.
1997–98 Border–Gavaskar Trophy; Date: 5 October – 14 October 1996: Location: India: Result: India won the 1-match series 1–0: Player of the series: Nayan ...
This Border–Gavaskar Trophy was composed of seven first-class matches, including four Tests. [4] India also participated in an ODI tri-series with Australia and Zimbabwe. The Test series was drawn 1–1, and India retained the Border–Gavaskar Trophy because of their victory in the Trophy's previous contest.
On a slow pitch India started steadily reaching 290/4 at the close of the first day's play, Sachin Tendulkar on 117 not out, his second century of the series. Shane Warne bowled better than he had all series and with his second wicket, bowling Rahul Dravid , his became the most successful Test spin bowler at that time, surpassing Lance Gibbs 's ...
The Australian team pose with the Border Gavaskar Trophy after defeating India in the fifth cricket test at the Sydney Cricket Ground, in Sydney, Australia, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025. (AP Photo/Mark Baker)
Australia were scheduled to play a warm-up match against Board President's XI, a three-day fixture starting 30 September. It was announced that the First Test would begin on 6 October and the final on 7 November. [2] The venues were announced a few days later for this series and the one after, against South Africa later that season.
The start on day 1 was delayed due to rain; early lunch was taken and match was started at 14:00, before bad light stopped play at 17:48. Bad light stopped play on day 2 at 16:07 and the third session was abandoned. Bad light stopped play on day 3 at 19:11. Rain at 10:52 delayed start until 11.24, before bad light at 11:43 delayed restart until ...