Most Wickets in Border-Gavaskar Trophy
Cricket fans are excited for the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy series, starting on November 22. With five Test matches scheduled at famous Australian stadiums, this year’s series is sure to add more thrilling moments to this iconic rivalry. The first Test will be held in Perth, followed by matches in Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, and finishing in Sydney.
So far, 16 series have been played under the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. This article will look at the most wickets in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy-
Most Wickets in BGT
| Rank | Player | Mat | Inns | Wkts | BBI | Econ |
| 1 | Nathan Lyon (AUS) | 26 | 47 | 116 | 8/50 | 3.05 |
| 2 | Ravichandran Ashwin (IND) | 22 | 42 | 114 | 7/103 | 2.70 |
| 3 | Anil Kumble (IND) | 20 | 38 | 111 | 8/141 | 3.09 |
| 4 | Harbhajan Singh (IND) | 18 | 35 | 95 | 8/84 | 2.94 |
| 5 | Ravindra Jadeja (IND) | 16 | 30 | 85 | 7/42 | 2.30 |
| 6 | Zaheer Khan (IND) | 19 | 34 | 61 | 5/91 | 3.37 |
| 7 | Ishant Sharma (IND) | 25 | 46 | 59 | 4/41 | 3.15 |
| 8 | Brett Lee (AUS) | 12 | 24 | 53 | 5/47 | 3.35 |
| 9 | Glenn McGrath (AUS) | 11 | 22 | 51 | 5/48 | 2.23 |
| 10 | Josh Hazlewood (AUS) | 15 | 28 | 51 | 6/67 | 2.53 |
| 11 | Umesh Yadav (IND) | 16 | 30 | 51 | 5/93 | 4.00 |
| 12 | Mitchell Johnson (AUS) | 14 | 28 | 50 | 5/64 | 3.30 |
| 13 | Patt Cummins (AUS) | 12 | 20 | 46 | 6/27 | 2.80 |
| 14 | Mitchell Starc (AUS) | 17 | 31 | 44 | 4/53 | 3.33 |
| 15 | Jason Gillespie (AUS) | 10 | 20 | 43 | 5/56 | 2.74 |
| 16 | Shane Warne (AUS) | 12 | 22 | 42 | 6/125 | 3.07 |
| 17 | Mohammed Shami (IND) | 11 | 21 | 40 | 6/56 | 3.58 |
| 18 | Peter Siddle (AUS) | 10 | 18 | 38 | 5/49 | 3.33 |
| 19 | Ben Hilfenhaus (AUS) | 6 | 12 | 33 | 5/75 | 2.90 |
| 20 | Jasprit Bumrah (IND) | 7 | 14 | 32 | 6/33 | 2.47 |
Most Wickets in a Series (Border-Gavaskar Trophy)
| Rank | Player | Series | Mat | Inns | Wkts | BBI | Econ | 5-wkt | 10-wkt |
| 1 | Harbhajan Singh (IND) | Border-Gavaskar Trophy (Australia in India), 2000/01 | 3 | 6 | 32 | 8/84 | 3.05 | 1 | 4 |
| 2 | R Ashwin (IND) | Border-Gavaskar Trophy (Australia in India), 2012/13 | 4 | 8 | 29 | 7/103 | 2.41 | 4 | 1 |
| 3 | Ben Hilfenhaus (AUS) | Border-Gavaskar Trophy (India in Australia), 2011/12 | 4 | 8 | 27 | 5/75 | 2.76 | 2 | – |
| 4 | Anil Kumble (IND) | Border-Gavaskar Trophy (Australia in India), 2004/05 | 4 | 8 | 27 | 7/48 | 3.46 | 3 | 1 |
| 5 | R Ashwin (IND) | Border-Gavaskar Trophy (Australia in India), 2022/23 | 4 | 8 | 25 | 6/91 | 2.59 | 2 | – |
| 6 | Ravindra Jadeja (IND) | Border-Gavaskar Trophy (Australia in India), 2016/17 | 4 | 8 | 25 | 6/63 | 2.17 | 1 | 2 |
| 7 | Ravindra Jadeja (IND) | Border-Gavaskar Trophy (Australia in India), 2012/13 | 4 | 8 | 24 | 5/58 | 2.16 | 1 | – |
| 8 | Brett Lee (IND) | Border-Gavaskar Trophy (India in Australia), 2007/08 | 4 | 8 | 24 | 5/119 | 2.90 | 1 | – |
| 9 | Anil Kumble (IND) | Border-Gavaskar Trophy (India in Australia), 2003/04 | 3 | 6 | 24 | 8/141 | 3.44 | 3 | 1 |
| 10 | Anil Kumble (IND) | Border-Gavaskar Trophy (Australia in India), 1997/98 | 3 | 6 | 23 | 6/98 | 2.17 | 2 | – |
| 11 | Peter Siddle (IND) | Border-Gavaskar Trophy (India in Australia), 2011/12 | 4 | 8 | 23 | 5/49 | 3.45 | 1 | – |
| 12 | Nathan Lyon (IND) | Border-Gavaskar Trophy (India in Australia), 2014/15 | 4 | 8 | 23 | 7/152 | 3.58 | 2 | 1 |
| 13 | Ravindra Jadeja (IND) | Border-Gavaskar Trophy (Australia in India), 2022/23 | 4 | 8 | 22 | 7/42 | 2.57 | 2 | 1 |
| 14 | Nathan Lyon (IND) | Border-Gavaskar Trophy (Australia in India), 2022/23 | 4 | 6 | 22 | 8/64 | 2.59 | 2 | 1 |
| 15 | Jasprit Bumrah (IND) | Border-Gavaskar Trophy (India in Australia), 2018/19 | 4 | 8 | 21 | 6/33 | 2.27 | 1 | – |
| 16 | Patt Cummins (IND) | Border-Gavaskar Trophy (India in Australia), 2020/21 | 4 | 8 | 21 | 4/21 | 2.59 | 3 | – |
| 17 | Harbhajan Singh
(IND) |
Border-Gavaskar Trophy (Australia in India), 2004/05 | 3 | 6 | 21 | 6/78 | 2.81 | 3 | 1 |
| 18 | R Ashwin (IND) | Border-Gavaskar Trophy (Australia in India), 2016/17 | 4 | 8 | 21 | 6/41 | 2.55 | 1 | – |
| 19 | Nathan Lyon (AUS) | Border-Gavaskar Trophy (India in Australia), 2018/19 | 4 | 7 | 21 | 6/122 | 2.63 | 1 | – |
| 20 | Jason Gillespie (AUS) | Border-Gavaskar Trophy (Australia in India), 2004/05 | 4 | 8 | 20 | 5/56 | 2.43 | 2 | – |
The Border-Gavaskar Trophy has witnessed some of the greatest bowlers in cricket history showcasing their skill, determination, and endurance. From Nathan Lyon’s record-breaking wicket tally to the consistent brilliance of Ravichandran Ashwin and Harbhajan Singh, the series has been a true test of bowling excellence. These performances not only define the series but have solidified these players as legends of the game.
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FAQs about Most Wickets in Border-Gavaskar Trophy
Q: Who holds the record for the most wickets in a single Border-Gavaskar series?
The record for the most wickets in a single Border-Gavaskar series is held by Harbhajan Singh, with 32 wickets in the 2000/01 series.
Q: How many wickets did Ravichandran Ashwin take in the 2022/23 Border-Gavaskar Trophy?
Ravichandran Ashwin took 25 wickets in the 2022/23 Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
Q: Who has the best bowling figures in a Border-Gavaskar series?
The best bowling figures in a Border-Gavaskar series are 8/50 by Nathan Lyon, achieved in the 2014/15 series.
Q: Which bowler has taken the most five-wicket hauls in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy?
Harbhajan Singh holds the record for the most five-wicket hauls, with 4 instances in Border-Gavaskar Trophy series.
Q: Has any Australian bowler taken a 10-wicket match haul in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy?
Yes, Nathan Lyon has taken a 10-wicket match haul, achieving 10 wickets in a match during the 2017/18 series.
Q: Which Border-Gavaskar series featured the most wickets taken by both teams combined?
The 2000/01 series had a total of 121 wickets taken, which is the most in the history of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
Q: Who was the leading wicket-taker in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2011/12 series?
Ben Hilfenhaus was the leading wicket-taker in the 2011/12 Border-Gavaskar Trophy, with 27 wickets.
Q: Which bowler has the most wickets in Border-Gavaskar Trophy series played in India
Nathan Lyon holds the record for the most wickets in Border-Gavaskar Trophy series played in India, with 50 wickets in total.
Q: Has any Indian bowler taken more wickets than Nathan Lyon in any Border-Gavaskar serie?
No, Nathan Lyon’s 116 wickets in total is the highest in the history of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, surpassing any Indian bowler.
Q: Which series had the fewest wickets taken in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy?
The 2020/21 Border-Gavaskar Trophy took the fewest wickets, with just 90 wickets due to several rain-affected matches.
Faizan, a seasoned cricket journalist with over 5 years of experience, has made contributions to renowned platforms like ESPNcricinfo, SportsKeeda, Times of India, and Hindustan Times where he covered the IPL and Indian Cricket Team. Using his expertise and experience, he started a new venture, a cricket betting information site, dedicated to delivering insightful analysis and updates to IPL Betting enthusiasts
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