Top 10 Highest Team Scores in an Innings in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy

The Border-Gavaskar Trophy began in the 1996-97 season and is named after former Australian captain Allan Border and former Indian captain Sunil Gavaskar. India and Australia have been the top two Test teams for over two decades, which is why their Test matches are highly anticipated worldwide.

Since the trophy’s inception, India and Australia have faced each other 15 times for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. India has been the more successful team, winning the trophy 10 times, while Australia has taken it home 5 times. Throughout the years, the two teams have played some thrilling Test matches.

Below are the Top 10 Highest Team Scores in an inning in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy-

Top 3 Highest Team Scores in an Inning in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy (in Australia)

1. India- 705/7d, Sydney, 2004

India’s score of 705/7d in the 2004 Sydney Test remains the only instance a team has surpassed 700 runs in an India-Australia Test match in Australia. The match ended in a draw, but Sachin Tendulkar’s impressive 241* in the first innings caught everyone’s attention. VVS Laxman also made a strong contribution with a score of 178 in the same innings. Additionally, Tendulkar added an unbeaten 60 in the second innings.

2. Australia- 659/4d, Sydney, 2012

In the 2012 New Year’s Test at the SCG, Australia defeated India by an innings and 68 runs. India struggled in the first innings, scoring only 191, while Australia responded with a massive 659/4, highlighted by centuries from Ricky Ponting (134), Michael Clarke (329*), and Michael Hussey (150*). Notably, Clarke and Hussey shared an unbroken partnership of 334 runs. India improved in the second innings but eventually fell for 400.

3. India- 622/7d, Sydney, 2019

Batting first, India scored 622, with Cheteshwar Pujara contributing 193 runs and Rishabh Pant scoring 159. In response, Australia was bowled out for 300 runs in 104.5 overs in their first innings, forcing them to follow-on in the second innings. However, rain intervened, and the match ended in a draw.

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FAQs

Q: Which venue has seen the highest team scores in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy?

The Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) has been a venue for several high team scores, including India’s 705/7d in 2004 and Australia’s 659/4d in 2012.

Q: Has any team crossed 700 runs in a Border-Gavaskar Trophy match?

Yes, India’s score of 705/7d in the 2004 Sydney Test is the only instance where a team has crossed the 700-run mark in an India-Australia Test match.

Q: What was the highest individual score in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy?

The highest individual score in a Border-Gavaskar Trophy match is 329*, scored by Michael Clarke during Australia’s 659/4d against India in 2012 at the Sydney Cricket Ground.

Q: What was the result of the match where India scored 705/7d in the 2004 Sydney Test?

The match ended in a draw despite India’s massive total of 705/7d.

Q: Which team has won the most Border-Gavaskar Trophies?

India has been more successful in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, having won it 10 times compared to Australia’s five wins.

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