The Test series between India and Australia is called the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. The winning team is awarded the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, which is currently held by India. India claimed the 2022-23 Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2-1 in the series played in India. The Border-Gavaskar Trophy was introduced in 1996-97, named after former Indian captain Sunil Gavaskar and former Australian captain Allan Border. Even before the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, India used to play Test series in Australia. Since 1947, India has played 13 Test series on Australian soil. Here’s a look at the results of each series:
- 1947-48: Australia won the five-match series 4-0
India toured Australia just four months after independence. The Australian team featured Sir Donald Bradman (715 runs at an average of 178.75) and pacer Ray Lindwall (18 wickets). For India, Vijay Hazare scored the most runs (429). - 1967-68: Australia won the five-match series 4-0
Despite M.L. Jaisimha’s 101 runs in Brisbane, India lost by 35 runs while chasing 394. Mansur Ali Khan Pataudi’s team had an average performance, with off-spinner Erapalli Prasanna taking 25 wickets. - 1977-78: Australia won the five-match series 3-2
This was the first time India won a Test match in Australia, with victories in Melbourne and Sydney. Bishan Singh Bedi picked up 31 wickets in the series. - 1980-81: Three-match series ended in a 1-1 draw
Kapil Dev’s five-wicket haul and Gundappa Viswanath’s century helped India win the third Test in Melbourne and draw the series.
- 1985-86: Three-match series ended in a 0-0 draw
Sunil Gavaskar scored the most runs (352), and India’s lowest score in the series was 445. The Australian team, weakened after the retirement of key players, posed little challenge. - 1991-92: Australia won the five-match series 4-0
A young Sachin Tendulkar scored a century in Perth, but Allan Border’s Australia dominated. Shane Warne made his debut during this series. - 1999-2000: Australia won the three-match series 3-0
India struggled with the bat, failing to cross 300 in any innings. Glenn McGrath claimed 18 wickets in the series.
- 2003-04: Four-match series ended in a 1-1 draw
India won in Adelaide, thanks to Rahul Dravid and Ajit Agarkar. Australia leveled the series with a victory in Melbourne. - 2007-08: Australia won the four-match series 2-1
Amid controversies like the ‘Monkeygate’ incident, India achieved a memorable win in the Perth Test. - 2011-12: Australia won the four-match series 4-0
Under M.S. Dhoni’s captaincy, India had a disappointing tour, marking the final Test series for Dravid and Laxman.
- 2014-15: Australia won the four-match series 2-0
After drawing the third Test, Dhoni stepped down as captain, and Virat Kohli took over, scoring 147 in his first innings as captain. - 2018-19: India won the four-match series 2-1
Under Virat Kohli and coach Ravi Shastri, India became the first Asian team to win a Test series in Australia. Cheteshwar Pujara scored 521 runs, and Jasprit Bumrah took 21 wickets. - 2020-21: India won the four-match series 2-1
Despite injuries and being bowled out for 36 in Adelaide, India bounced back. Ajinkya Rahane’s leadership, Rishabh Pant’s heroics, and a historic win at Gabba sealed the series victory.
