The Border-Gavaskar Trophy started in 1996 and has seen 15 series played between the teams over the years.
Here is the list of bowlers who have taken most wickets in the history of the India vs Australia Test rivalry.
1. Anil Kumble
Anil Kumble leads the charts for most Test wickets against Australia. Kumble took 111 wickets at an average of 30.32 in 38 inning which includes 10 five-wicket hauls.
2. Harbhajan Singh
Harbhajan Singh is ranked second among the leading wicket-takers in the series. In 35 innings, the off-spinner took 95 wickets at an average of 29.95. He also has the most 10-wicket match-hauls (three) in the BGT.
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3. Nathan Lyon
Nathan Lyon is the third bowler in the list of leading wicket-takers in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. He has taken 94 wickets in 41 innings at an average of 34.75.
4. Ravichandran Ashwin
Ravichandran Ashwin’s 89 wickets in 34 innings place him fourth among leading wicket-takers in the BGT. The off-spinner scalped these wickets at an average of 31.48 and with an economy rate of 2.72.
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5. Ravindra Jadeja
Ravindra Jadeja comes 5th in the list with 63 wickets in just 22 innings. His average of 18.85 and economy rate of 2.22 is the best among the top-five leading wicket-takers in the BGT.