BGT 2024-25: How Many Test Matches Has India Won In Adelaide?
Check out India’s record in Adelaide, how many test matches India has won as the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 continues. Explore India’s historic victories.
Test Matches Records: The Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) 2024-25 began with a thrilling start for India in Perth. In the first test, India dominated Australia and won by an impressive 295-run margin. This was a huge win for the Indian team, especially since their first innings performance saw them bowled out for just 150 runs. However, India bounced back in the second innings with strong batting performances, turning the match around.
Young opener Yashasvi Jaiswal and veteran batsman Virat Kohli led the charge. Jaiswal made an impressive 161 runs, while Kohli remained unbeaten on 100*. KL Rahul played a crucial supporting role, with gritty knocks of 26 and 77 in the two innings. India’s fast bowlers, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, and Harshit Rana, were outstanding. Together, they took 17 wickets, tearing through Australia’s batting lineup.
On the Australian side, there are concerns. Key players like Marnus Labuschagne and Steve Smith have been out of form for over a year and a half. Australia also struggled with Nathan Lyon’s ineffectiveness in the first test. As the series now shifts to Adelaide, India is in a strong position and will aim to build on their momentum.
India’s Test Record in Adelaide
India has played 13 test matches in Adelaide. Out of these, they have won two, lost eight, and drawn three. Adelaide has been a tough venue for India historically, but there have been some memorable wins.
| Matches Played | Matches Won | Matches Lost | Matches Drawn |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 2 | 8 | 3 |
India’s First Victory: 2003 Test Match
India’s first-ever test victory in Adelaide came in 2003. This win is considered historic because of the incredible performances by Rahul Dravid and Ajit Agarkar. After Australia posted a massive first-innings total of 556 runs, Dravid anchored India’s response with a brilliant double century, scoring 233 runs. India managed 523 in their first innings, getting close to Australia’s total.
In the second innings, Ajit Agarkar’s bowling was the highlight. He took six wickets, restricting Australia to just 196 runs. India needed 230 runs to win, and despite some difficulties, they chased down the target and secured a famous four-wicket victory.
India’s Second Victory: 2018 Test Match
India’s next victory in Adelaide came 15 years later, in 2018. This test saw Cheteshwar Pujara leading the Indian batting effort, scoring 123 and 71 in the two innings. Pujara’s performances were key in helping India post competitive totals.
The Indian bowling attack, led by Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, and Ravichandran Ashwin, was equally crucial. They consistently troubled the Australian batsmen, with India eventually winning the match by a narrow margin of 31 runs on the final day.
India’s 2020 Defeat in Adelaide
While India has had some success in Adelaide, there have also been tough losses. One of the most painful defeats came in 2020 when India was bowled out for just 36 runs in their second innings. Australia chased down the target easily, winning by eight wickets. This was a humbling loss for India, and the team will be keen to put this behind them in the 2024-25 series.
BGT 2024-25: India Tour of Australia Schedule
As the Border-Gavaskar Trophy continues, here is the schedule for the remaining matches of India’s tour of Australia.
| Date | Match Details | Venue | Start Time (GMT / Local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 30, Sat – Dec 01, Sun | Prime Ministers XI vs India A (2-day Warm-up) | Manuka Oval, Canberra | 03:40 AM GMT / 02:40 PM LOCAL |
| Dec 06, Fri – Dec 10, Tue | Australia vs India (2nd Test) | Adelaide Oval, Adelaide | 04:00 AM GMT / 02:30 PM LOCAL |
| Dec 14, Sat – Dec 18, Wed | Australia vs India (3rd Test) | The Gabba, Brisbane | 12:20 AM GMT / 10:20 AM LOCAL |
| Dec 26, Thu – Dec 30, Mon | Australia vs India (4th Test) | Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne | 11:30 PM GMT (Dec 25) / 10:30 AM LOCAL |
| Jan 03, Fri – Jan 07, Tue | Australia vs India (5th Test) | Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney | 11:30 PM GMT (Jan 02) / 10:30 AM LOCAL |
With the second test set to take place in Adelaide, India will aim to extend their lead in the series. Their past successes in Adelaide give them confidence, but they will also remember the lessons from 2020. Australia will look to bounce back, while India will try to maintain their winning momentum.
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