New Delhi: The much-anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy is set to conclude in the next three days with the five-match Test series between Australia and India nearing its exciting finale. As the series approaches its climax let’s take a look at what the Border-Gavaskar Trophy truly represents. The BGT is a prestigious Test cricket series played between India and Australia named after two cricketing legends Australias Allan Border and Indias Sunil Gavaskar. The series is part of the International Cricket Councils future tours programme and has become one of the most fiercely contested rivalries in the sport. What is the Border Gavaskar Trophy? The Border-Gavaskar Trophy is the iconic Test series between two modern-day cricket powerhouses India and Australia. It first began during the 1996-97 season when India hosted Australia for a single Test match in Delhi. However this wasn’t the first time the two teams faced off. The first Test between India and Australia dates back to the 1935-36 season long before India gained independence. The series was officially named the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in 1996-97 in honor of the legendary cricketers Allan Border of Australia and Sunil Gavaskar of India both of whom were pivotal figures in their respective teams. Since its inception the Border-Gavaskar Trophy has been contested in alternate editions between India and Australia with roughly a 1.5-year gap between each series. Over the years the rivalry has produced some unforgettable moments such as Indias famous victory at Eden Gardens in 2001 the dramatic triumph at the Gabba in 2021 and Australias dominant 4-0 whitewash on home soil. The only instance since 1991/92 when the trophy wasnt up for grabs was in 2023 when the two teams faced off in the final of the World Test Championships second edition at The Oval in England. Australia triumphed in that encounter claiming the WTC title for the first time in their history. Which is the more successful Team in the BGT? Ahead of the 17th edition of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy India holds the distinction of being the more successful team in the rivalry. They have won 10 series with their dominance stretching over 8 consecutive years as the current holders of the trophy. Australia’s last series win in the BGT came in the 2014/15 edition where they clinched a 2-0 victory in a fiercely contested battle. Who has scored the most Runs in the BGT? As we approaching the conclusion of the 2024/25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy Sachin Tendulkar remains the top run-scorer in the series with an impressive 3262 runs in 65 innings at an average of 56.24. For Australia Ricky Ponting leads with 2555 runs in 51 innings averaging 57.70. Among current players Cheteshwar Pujara has accumulated 2033 runs in 43 innings at an average of 50.82 while Steve Smith has scored 1887 runs in 35 innings with a remarkable average of 65.05 Who has taken the most Wickets in the BGT? Australias Nathan Lyon holds the record for the most wickets in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy with an impressive 116 wickets in 47 innings. His counterpart India’s Ravichandran Ashwin is not far behind sitting in second place with 114 wickets in 42 innings just two wickets shy of Lyon. Ashwins remarkable achievement comes in five fewer innings showcasing his consistency and impact in the rivalry.