Most Runs In Border-Gavaskar Trophy

Border Gavaskar Trophy is one of cricket’s most intense and competitive test series. It takes place once every two years and the 2024-25 edition of the mega event will take place from 22nd November and conclude on 3rd January. Let’s have a look at the players with the most runs in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

The highest-run-getter in the test, Sachin Tendulkar scored the most runs in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy with 3262 runs in 65 innings. The batting maestro boasts an average of 56.24 and smashed nine centuries and 16 fifties against the mighty Aussies.

Ricky Ponting gets the second place on this elite list. His batting prowess led him to make 2555 runs in just 51 innings, averaging a stunning 54.36. The veteran batsman scored 12 fifties and 8 centuries with 257 being his highest score against the Men in Blue.

One of the finest test batters of India who amazed the world with perseverance and solid technique in batting, VVS Laxman accumulated 2434 runs in 29 matches at an impressive average of 49.67. His marathon innings of 281 against the Kangaroos in Kolkata in 2001 have been etched in the history book for his prominence.

List of Most Runs In Border-Gavaskar Trophy

1. Sachin Tendulkar– 3262 runs, 65 inn
2. Ricky Ponting– 2555 runs, 51 inn
3. VVS Laxman- 2434 runs, 54 inn
4. Rahul Dravid– 2143 runs, 60 inn
5. Michael Clarke- 2049 runs, 40 inn
6. Cheteshwar Pujara– 2033 runs, 43 inn
7. Virat Kohli– 1979 runs, 42 inn