India and Australia have faced off many times in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. This cricket rivalry started in 1996. Over the years, both teams have given fans some exciting moments. India has won most of these matches, even though Australia leads in overall test wins. The Border-Gavaskar Trophy has shown some of the best matches in cricket history.
Here are the top five most memorable matches from the Border-Gavaskar Trophy
5. Mumbai, 2004: India Spins to Victory
The Mumbai test in 2004 was a thrilling, low-scoring game. India had to defend a small target of just 107 runs. Harbhajan Singh and Murali Karthik, India’s spinners, bowled out Australia for only 93 runs. Murali Karthik took seven wickets and was named Player of the Match. This win was India’s only victory in the 2004 series, which Australia won 2-1.
4. Mohali, 2010: A Close One-Wicket Win
In the 2010 Mohali test, India and Australia played one of their closest matches ever. India was chasing 216 runs but struggled at 124/8. Ishant Sharma and VVS Laxman built a strong 81-run partnership. India still needed 11 runs when Laxman and Pragyan Ojha were at the crease. Laxman, despite being injured, scored 73 not out, leading India to a dramatic one-wicket win.
3. Adelaide, 2014: So Close, Yet So Far
The 2014 Adelaide test was heartbreaking for India. India needed to chase 364 runs in the fourth innings. At one point, they were looking good at 242/2. Virat Kohli played brilliantly, scoring two centuries in the match (115 and 141). But after Murali Vijay got out for 99, India collapsed. They were bowled out for 315, losing the match by a small margin. Nathan Lyon took seven wickets in the second innings and was named Player of the Match.
2. Kolkata, 2001: A Famous Comeback
The Kolkata test of 2001 is one of the greatest matches in Indian cricket. After getting out for 171 runs in the first innings, India was asked to follow on by Australia. VVS Laxman and Rahul Dravid then created a huge 376-run partnership. Laxman scored 281, and Dravid made 180. On the final day, Harbhajan Singh bowled brilliantly, and India won by 171 runs. This win is still remembered as one of the best comebacks in test cricket.
1. Brisbane, 2021: India Makes History
The Brisbane test in 2021 is one of India’s biggest victories. Australia had not lost a match at the Gabba for 32 years. India was missing many key players due to injuries, and Virat Kohli was not playing. Despite these challenges, India chased down 328 runs on the final day. Rishabh Pant scored an unbeaten 89, helping India win the match. This win also gave India the series and ended Australia’s long winning streak at the Gabba.
These matches show the intense competition between India and Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Each game adds new excitement to this legendary rivalry, creating history on the cricket field.
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