Border-Gavaskar Trophy is among the most prestigious Test rivalries in cricket right now. The India vs. Australia Test matches receive enormous viewership and fan traction in different parts of the world. One can say that only the Ashes Test series and India vs. England series have as many fans as this rivalry.
Named after two of the best batters of all time, the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series happens once in every two or three years. The latest series is currently underway in India, where the home side is leading by 2-0 in a four-match series.
Winning the Man of the Match award in this series is the dream of every Indian and Australian player. In this listicle now, we will look at the four players who have won the most number of Player of the Match awards in this series’ history.
4. Steve Smith – 3 Man of the Match awards
Current Australian batter Steve Smith owns the record for the most Man of the Match awards for Australia in Test matches against the Indian cricket team. Smith has won the prize thrice.
3. Cheteshwar Pujara – 4 Man of the Match awards
Veteran Indian batter Cheteshwar Pujara, who recently played the 100th Test match of his career against Australia, has won four Man of the Match awards against them.
2. Ravindra Jadeja – 4 Man of the Match awards in Border-Gavaskar Trophy
All-rounder Ravindra Jadeja recently won his fourth Player of the Match award against Australia in the match at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. After winning the award, Jadeja said:
“I knew that the Australians would play their sweeps and reverse sweeps, so was ready for that right through.”
1. Sachin Tendulkar – 5 Man of the Match awards in Border-Gavaskar Trophy
Former Indian batter Sachin Tendulkar still owns the record for the most Man of the Match awards in India vs. Australia Tests. The Little Master won the prize in five Tests.
