Most Wickets in Border-Gavaskar Trophy

The 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) concluded with Australia winning 3-1, marking India’s first loss in the series after 10 years. India began their BGT campaign with a dominant 297-run victory in Perth under the captaincy of Jasprit Bumrah, who was leading in Rohit Sharma’s absence. However, India lost the second pink ball test, followed by losses in the Gabba and Sydney, with a draw at Melbourne.

Most Wickets in BGT

Jasprit Bumrah emerged as the highest wicket-taker of the series, claiming 32 wickets in just five matches, including three five-wicket hauls and two four-wicket performances. So far, 17 series have been played under the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. This article will explore the players with the most wickets in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

Rank	Player (Team)	Mat	Inns	Wkts	BBI	Econ
1	Nathan Lyon (Australia)	31	54	125	8/50	3.02
2	Ravichandran Ashwin (India)	23	43	115	7/103	2.71
3	Anil Kumble (India)	20	38	111	8/141	3.09
4	Harbhajan Singh (India)	18	35	95	8/84	2.94
5	Ravindra Jadeja (India)	19	34	89	7/42	2.40
6	Patrick Cummins (Australia)	17	30	71	6/27	2.91
7	Jasprit Bumrah (India)	12	23	64	6/33	2.57
8	Mitchell Starc (Australia)	22	41	62	6/48	3.34
9	Zaheer Khan (India)	19	34	61	5/91	3.37
10	Ishant Sharma (India)	25	46	59	4/41	3.15
11	Josh Hazlewood (Australia)	17	31	57	6/67	2.50
12	Brett Lee (Australia)	12	24	53	5/47	3.35
13	Glenn McGrath (Australia)	11	22	51	5/48	2.23
14	Umesh Yadav (India)	16	30	51	5/93	4.00
15	Mitchell Johnson (Australia)	14	28	50	5/64	3.30
16	Jason Gillespie (Australia)	10	20	43	5/56	2.74
17	Shane Warne (Australia)	12	22	42	6/125	3.07
18	Mohammed Shami (India)	11	21	40	6/56	3.58
19	Peter Siddle (Australia)	10	18	38	5/49	3.33
20	Mohammed Siraj (India)	11	20	34	5/73	3.42

Most Wickets in a Series (Border-Gavaskar Trophy)

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 won the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy?
Australia won the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy 3-1, marking India’s first loss in the series after 10 years.

Q: Who was the highest wicket-taker in the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy?
Jasprit Bumrah was the highest wicket-taker in the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy, claiming 32 wickets in five matches.

Q: What resulted from India’s performance in the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy?
India started the series with a 297-run victory but lost the second pink ball test, followed by defeats in the Gabba and Sydney, with a draw in Melbourne.

Q: Which player has the most wickets in Border-Gavaskar Trophy history?
Nathan Lyon holds the record for the most wickets in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy with 125 wickets in 31 matches.

Q: Which Indian bowler has taken the most wickets in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy?
Ravichandran Ashwin has taken the most wickets among Indian bowlers, with 115 in 23 matches.

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