IND vs AUS: Best batting average in BGT history
The much-awaited and crucial Border-Gavaskar Trophy got underway on February 9. India completed a thrashing win over Australia as they emerged victorious within 3 days. The heavyweights are contesting for a spot in the summit clash of the World Test Championship 2021-23 cycle. Hence, obtaining results on their favour will be the main agenda in the month long red-ball series.
The Border Gavaskar Trophy has seen 15 series played thus far with team India clinching nine of them whereas Australia won five series and one resulting in a draw. Of the 15 series, numerous players have produced innings worth praising either with the bat or with the ball. In this piece, we take a look at the top three batters with the best batting average in the history of the series (Minimum 500 runs) –
3. Matthew Hayden | AUS | 59.00
The Australia legend Matthew Hayden featured in 35 innings in the BGT series during the span of 2001 to 2008. Among all Aussies, he is the second only batter with a top batting average with 59.00 to his name. He aggregated 1888 runs with his highest score being 203 in his 35 innings.
2. Rishabh Pant | IND | 62.40
India flamboyant southpaw Rishabh Pant has a knack for going for the big shots even in the longest format. Pant has averaged 62.40 for the Indian side and is the second-highest in the list of players with the best batting average. He has only played seven matches and featured in 12 innings and has amassed 624 runs. While the batter will miss out on the series owing to an injury, Pant will look to comeback stronger next year in the BGT series.
1. Steve Smith | AUS | 72.16
Steve Smith is currently relishing a terrific time with the bat especially in the white-ball format. He has got the highest batting average with 72.58 to his name in 28 innings with a total score of 1742 runs. With the current form maintained by the Aussie batter, he will be on the lookout to amass more runs and could improve his average further by the conclusion of the series.
