Today we bring you the Cricketers who took the most wickets in a Border Gavaskar Trophy season. The 1996-97 season saw the India-Australia rivalry given the name Border-Gavaskar Trophy and since then the high profile series has gone on to become the most fiercely fought competition. While a lot emphasis go on batsmen to provide the targets to win on, bowlers have made these targets/scores winnable by their performances. Here we talk about the bowlers who took the most wickets in a Border Gavaskar Trophy season.
Anil Kumble (1996–97)
The Legendary Indian Leg-spinner was on the surface where he would go on to pick all 10 in 1999. Anil Kumble would take 4/63 from 24 overs in the first innings as India bowled Australia out for 182. Kumble would replicate his form in the second innings as well as he would take 5/67 from 41 overs as Australia were bowled out for 234.
India had scored 361 from their first innings with Nayan Mongia top-scoring with 152. The Indian team won the match by 7 wickets and Kumble would get his name listed among the bowlers who took the most wickets in a Border Gavaskar Trophy season, in this season of just one test match. Kumble took 9 wickets from one test in this season, the only match that happened in the inaugural edition. Paul Reiffel & Venkatesh Prasad would make the top 3.
Anil Kumble (1997–98)
In the second edition of Border Gavaskar Trophy in 1997-98, India would win the series 2-1 with Anil taking 23 from 6 innings of 3 test matches at an average of 18.08. He took two 5-wicket hauls in this season.
His best innings figure would be 6/98 and match figure 8/106. He, thus, features among the bowlers who took the most wickets in a Border Gavaskar Trophy season, in this season of three test matches. Gavin Robertson would be the highest wicket-taker for the Australian team with 12 wickets while Shane Warne would take 10 wickets from these 3 test matches.
Glenn McGrath (1999–2000)
The Australian Pace spearhead Glenn McGrath was into the 6th year of his test career. Australia won the series 3-0, claiming the trophy; McGrath took 18 wickets from 6 innings at an outstanding average of 13.77 including two 5-wicket hauls and a 10-wicket haul.
His best innings figure would be 5/48 and match figure 10/103. He, thus, features among the bowlers who took the most wickets in a Border Gavaskar Trophy season, in this season of three test matches. Brett Lee & Damien Fleming would make the top 3 while Agarkar would be the top wicket-taker for the visiting team.
Harbhajan Singh (2001)
The Indian Off-break bowler would lead the wickets list as India won the series 2-1 after this dramatic test at Eden Gardens where a following on team would bring a turnaround to win the match. Harbhajan Singh would pick 32 wickets from 6 innings of 3 test matches at an average of 17.03 including four 5-wicket hauls & two 10-wicket haul.
His best innings figure would be 8/84 and match figure 15/217. He, thus, features among the bowlers who took the most wickets in a Border Gavaskar Trophy season, in this season of three test matches. Glenn McGrath & Jason Gillespie would make the top 3.
Anil Kumble (2003–04)
The highest wicket taker for India would perform splendidly again as India would keep the Border Gavaskar trophy post 5th season after leveling it 1-1 from the four matches with 2 matches without results. Kumble would take 24 wickets from 6 innings of 3 test matches at an average of 29.58 including three 5-wicket hauls & a 10-wicket haul.
His best innings figure would be 8/141 and match figure 12/279. He, thus, features among the bowlers who took the most wickets in a Border Gavaskar Trophy season, in this season of 4 test matches. Ajit Agarkar & Stuart MacGill would make the top 3.
Anil Kumble (2004)
The Champion Indian Leg-spinner would again be at his performing best though Australia would defeat India 2-1 in a 4 test series to reclaim the trophy. Kumble would take 27 wickets from 8 innings of 4 test matches at an average of 25.37 including three 5-wicket hauls & a 10-wicket haul.
His best innings figure would be 7/48 and match figure 13/181. He, thus, features among the bowlers who took the most wickets in a Border Gavaskar Trophy season, in this season of 4 test matches. Harbhajan Singh & Jason Gillespie would make the top 3.
Brett Lee (2007–08)
The Express pace bowler would perform brilliantly as Australia would defend the trophy in the season 2007-08 at home, winning the series 2-1. Brett Lee would pick 24 wickets from 8 innings at an average of 22.58 including a 5/119. He, thus, features among the season wise player of Border Gavaskar Trophy.
His best match figure would be 7/153. He, thus, features among the bowlers who took the most wickets in a Border Gavaskar Trophy season, in this season of 4 test matches. Anil Kumble, Mitchell Johnson, Stuart Clarke & RP Singh would make the top 5.
Ishant Sharma– Harbhjan Singh (2008)
The season 2008 saw two of India’s premier bowlers share exploits as India would win back the trophy in 2008 winning the 4-match series 2-0. Ishant Sharma & Harbhajan Singh would do the maximum wreckage for the hosts. Ishant would take 15 wickets from 7 innings at an average of 27.06. Bhajji would take 15 wickets from 6 innings at an average of 28.86.
Ishant’s best innings figure would be 4/77 and match figure 7/117; for Harbhajan these would be 4/64 & 7/158. The two, thus, feature among the bowlers who took the most wickets in a Border Gavaskar Trophy season, in this season of four test matches. Amit Mishra would make the top 3 while Mitchell Johnson would be the top wicket-taker for the visiting team.
Zaheer Khan (2010)
The Indian Speedster would be in his best of form to help India keep the Border Gavaskar trophy in 2010, winning the series 2-0 with Zaheer Khan picking 12 wickets from 4 innings at an average of 21.83.
His best innings figure would be 5/94 and match figure 8/137. He, thus, features among the bowlers who took the most wickets in a Border Gavaskar Trophy season, in this season of two test matches. Harbhajan Singh & Pragyan Ojha would make the top 3 while Mitchell Johnson would be the top wicket-taker for the visiting team.
Ben Hilfenhaus (2011–12)
In the 2011-12 season Australia reclaimed the trophy again as they thumped the Indians 4-0. Ben Hilfenhaus would do the maximum damage to the Indians picking 27 wickets from 8 innings at an average of 17.22.
His best innings figure would be 5/75 and match figure 8/97. He, thus, features among the bowlers who took the most wickets in a Border Gavaskar Trophy season, in this season of four test matches. Peter Siddle & Zaheer Khan would make the top 3.
Ravichandran Ashwin (2013)
Under pressure India would do a perfect revenge in the 11th edition as they would whitewash the visiting Aussie team 4-0. Off-break bowler, Ashwin would be at his best as he would pick 29 wicket from 8 innings at an average of 20.10 including four 5 wicket hauls and a 10-wicket haul.
His best innings figure would be 7/103 and match figure 12/198. He, thus, features among the bowlers who took the most wickets in a Border Gavaskar Trophy season, in this season of 4 test matches. Ravindra Jadeja & Nathan Lyon would make the top 3.
Nathan Lyon (2014–15)
Off-break bowler Nathan Lyon would help the Australian Team reclaim in 2014-15 edition of Border Gavaskar Trophy, winning the 4 match series 2-0. Lyon would take 23 wickets from 8 innings at an average of 34.82.
His best innings figure would be 7/152 and match figure 12/286. He, thus, features among the bowlers who took the most wickets in a Border Gavaskar Trophy season, in this season of four test matches. Mohammed Shami & Mitchell Johnson would make the top 3.
Ravindra Jadeja (2017)
Jadeja was in his prime in 2017 when India would claim back the Border Gavaskar Trophy, their 8th as they would defeat the Aussies 2-1. Ravindra Jadeja took 25 wickets from 8 innings at an average of 18.56. He would take two 5-wicket hauls.
His best innings figure would be 6/63 and match figure 9/178. He, thus, features among the bowlers who took the most wickets in a Border Gavaskar Trophy season, in this season of four test matches. Ravichandran Ashwin & Steve O’Keefe would make the top 3, an all-spinner top 3.
Jasprit Bumrah (2018–19)
Bumrah would have boom boom in 2018-19 as India would retain the trophy winning the series 2-1 in Australia. Jasprit Bumrah took 21 wickets from 8 innings at an average of 17. He would take a 5-wicket haul.
His best innings figure would be 6/33 and match figure 9/86. He, thus, features among the bowlers who took the most wickets in a Border Gavaskar Trophy season, in this season of four test matches. Nathan Lyon & Mohammed Shami would make the top 3.
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With season 2020-21 still round the corner, there are speculation about who the best bowler would be from the season.
These were the top performers in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in all seasons. Hope you liked the content, don’t forget to pen down your thoughts and questions under comments.
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