List of Top 10 Batters with Most Runs in Border Gavaskar Trophy Till 2024

The 2024 Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test series is highly anticipated as Australia will host India for five Test matches starting in November. As cricket fans gear up for this iconic rivalry, let’s take a look at the all-time leaders who have dominated the series. Over the past 28 years, countless batsmen have displayed extraordinary skills in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT), with legendary Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar becoming the tournament’s all-time run-scorer The tallest player.

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Batsman with the most runs in Border Gavaskar Trophy 2024

Here is the list of top 10 batsmen who scored the most runs in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy:

rank

player

span

pad

hostel

No

running

HS

Avenue

BF

SR

100

50

0

4 seconds

6 seconds

1

Sachin Tendulkar(IND)

1996-2013

34

65

7

3262

241*

56.24

5493

59.38

9

16

4

Chapter 391

25

2

Ricky Ponting (Australia)

1996-2012

29

51

4

2555

Chapter 257

54.36

4428

57.7

8

12

4

278

4

3

VVS Laxman(IND)

1998-2012

29

54

5

2434

Chapter 281

49.67

4480

54.33

6

12

3

Chapter 338

0

4

Rahul Dravid(IND)

1996-2012

32

60

6

2143

233

39.68

5432

39.45

2

13

3

266

4

5

Michael Clark (Australia)

2004-2014

twenty two

40

2

2049

329*

53.92

3622

56.57

7

6

2

227

14

6

Cheteshwar Pujara(IND)

2010-2023

twenty four

43

3

2033

204

50.82

4831

42.08

5

11

4

221

4

7

Virat Kohli(IND)

2011-2023

twenty four

42

1

1979

186

48.26

3787

52.25

8

5

3

218

5

8

Matthew Hayden (Australia)

2001-2008

18

35

3

1888

203

59

2864

65.92

6

8

2

214

twenty four

9

Steve Smith (Australia)

2013-2023

18

35

6

1887

192

65.06

3574

52.79

8

5

2

204

10

10

Virender Sehwag(IND)

2003-2013

twenty two

43

1

1738

195

41.38

2311

75.2

3

9

3

230

11

Note: All statistics are accurate as of Border Gavaskar Trophy 2024.

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Top run scorer in Border Gavaskar Trophy

5. Virat Kohli – 1,979 runs

Virat Kohli is one of the current players on this list and he remains a key player to watch out for during the 2024 tour of Australia. In 24 games in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Kohli scored 1,979 runs in 42 innings at an average of 48.26. His record spans eight centuries and five half-centuries, cementing his reputation as one of the fiercest competitors in the series.

4. Cheteshwar Pujara – 2,033 runs

Cheteshwar Pujara is known for his gritty performances and he played a crucial role in India’s last two Test series wins in Australia. Despite not being part of the Test squad yet, Pujara’s contribution is still significant. In 24 games with BGT, he scored 2,033 runs in 43 innings, maintaining an impressive average of 50.82. His record includes five centuries and 11 half-centuries, demonstrating his consistency in top-order bowling.

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3. Rahul Dravid – 2,143 runs

Known for his technical skills and toughness, Rahul Dravid is one of India’s most successful Test batsmen. Dravid scored 2,143 runs in 60 innings in 32 games with BGT at an average of 39.68. Known as ‘The Wall’ for his patience and stamina, Dravid contributed two centuries and thirteen half-centuries and often played a key role in India’s matches against Australia.

2. VVS Laxman – 2,434 runs

VVS Laxman, known for his memorable knocks against Australia, ranks second among Indian batsmen in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Laxman scored 2,434 runs in 54 innings in 29 games at an average of 49.67. Known for his elegant batting touch, Laxman’s record spans six centuries and 12 half-centuries, making him one of the most powerful batsmen in the series.

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1. Sachin Tendulkar – 3,262 runs

Sachin Tendulkar is the leading run-scorer in Test history and the record holder for most runs in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. During his illustrious career, Tendulkar dominated Australia’s bowling attack, scoring an unmatched 3,262 runs in 65 innings in 34 games at an average of 56.24. His record of 28 years includes 9 centuries and 16 half-centuries, making him the most successful batsman in the history of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

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