India vs Australia Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2023: India Won 2–1 — Rohit Sharma Captain, Shami Leads Bowling
The Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2023 was a four-match Test series played in India in February-March 2023. India won the series 2-1. First Test Nagpur (9–13 Feb): India won by an innings and 132 runs — India 400; Australia 177 & 91. Second Test Delhi (17–21 Feb): India won by 6 wickets — Australia 263 & 113 (Cummins 4/37); India 262 & 120/4. Third Test Indore (1–5 Mar): Australia won by 9 wickets — India 109 & 163; Australia 197 & 76/1. Fourth Test Ahmedabad (9–13 Mar): Draw — India 571/8 declared (Shubman Gill 128, KL Rahul 86); Australia 480 (Smith 121, Labuschagne 100). India won series 2-1. Player of the Series: Ravindra Jadeja (India; 26 wickets). Pat Cummins led Australia; Rohit Sharma led India. The series was part of the ICC World Test Championship 2021–23 cycle — India needed to win to qualify for the WTC Final. Their 2-1 win confirmed their place in the 2023 WTC Final vs Australia at The Oval.
The Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2023 was contested across four Tests in India in February and March 2023. The series carried high stakes — India needed to perform well to qualify for the ICC World Test Championship 2023 Final at The Oval. Australia, seeking to end India's long dominance in the BGT, were captained by Pat Cummins. Rohit Sharma captained India. Both teams included established star players alongside emerging talent.
India Dominate in Nagpur and Delhi
India won the first Test at Nagpur by an innings and 132 runs — a dominant performance. India posted 400 in their first innings; Australia were bowled out for 177 and then 91. The Nagpur pitch offered significant assistance to India's spin attack; Ravindra Jadeja and R. Ashwin were central to Australia's collapse. The second Test at Delhi (17–21 February) saw Australia post 263 in their first innings; India replied with 262, keeping the match tight. In Australia's second innings, Pat Cummins scored a famous lower-order 99 and took 4/37 with the ball, but Australia were still dismissed for 113. India chased the target of 115 for the loss of 4 wickets, winning by 6 wickets.
Australia's Indore Win and the Ahmedabad Draw
Australia bounced back in the third Test at Indore — India were bowled out for 109 and 163; Australia scored 197 and then chased down a target of 76 for the loss of 1 wicket, winning by 9 wickets. The fourth Test at Ahmedabad (9–13 March) was a high-scoring draw. India declared at 571 for 8 — Shubman Gill scoring 128 and KL Rahul 86. Australia replied with 480, Steve Smith scoring 121 and Marnus Labuschagne 100. The match ended in a draw, with India holding the series at 2–1. Ravindra Jadeja was named Player of the Series with 26 wickets. India qualified for the WTC Final — where they would meet Australia at The Oval in June 2023.
Frequently asked questions
What were the results of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2023 and what was its significance?
India won the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2023 by 2-1 (one draw). India won the first Test at Nagpur by an innings and 132 runs, the second Test at Delhi by 6 wickets; Australia won the third Test at Indore by 9 wickets; the fourth Test at Ahmedabad was drawn. Ravindra Jadeja took 26 wickets and was Player of the Series. The series was crucial for the ICC World Test Championship 2021–23: India's 2-1 win qualified them for the WTC Final at The Oval in June 2023 against Australia. Rohit Sharma captained India; Pat Cummins captained Australia.
Who were the top performers in the BGT 2023 series between India and Australia?
Ravindra Jadeja was the standout performer with 26 wickets — named Player of the Series. R. Ashwin also contributed heavily with wickets in the first two Tests. Steve Smith scored 121 in the Ahmedabad Test; Marnus Labuschagne scored 100. Shubman Gill scored 128 in Ahmedabad for India. Pat Cummins scored a fighting 99 and took 4/37 at Delhi. India won the series 2-1 and qualified for the WTC Final 2023. Australia's win at Indore (by 9 wickets — India 109 & 163, AUS 197 & 76/1) was the highlight of their campaign.