The ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) 2024-25 series between India and Australia has been a thrilling contest so far, with batters stepping up to dominate the charts. As the third Test at The Gabba unfolds, Travis Head has emerged as the highest run-scorer in the series, showcasing his consistency and power against India’s bowling attack.
Australian batter Travis Head has been the standout performer with 306 runs in just three Tests. His crucial knock of 50 runs in the Gabba Test pushed him past the 300-run mark, making him the first batter to reach this milestone in the series. Despite a slow start in Perth, Head has been instrumental in anchoring Australia’s innings across Tests.
Among the Indian batters, Yashasvi Jaiswal holds the second spot, having amassed 185 runs, including a match-winning century in the first Test. Nitish Kumar Reddy and KL Rahul follow closely, contributing vital runs to keep India competitive.
Top Run-Scorers in BGT 2024-25
| Player | Matches | Runs | HS | Average | BF | SR | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Head (AUS) | 3* | 306 | 140 | 102.00 | 345 | 88.69 | 1 | 2 |
| YBK Jaiswal (IND) | 3* | 185 | 161 | 46.25 | 337 | 54.89 | 1 | – |
| Nitish Kumar Reddy (IND) | 3* | 163 | 42 | 54.33 | 187 | 87.16 | – | – |
| KL Rahul (IND) | 3* | 147 | 77 | 36.75 | 324 | 45.37 | – | 1 |
| Virat Kohli (IND) | 3* | 123 | 100* | 41.00 | 184 | 66.84 | 1 | – |
| Rishabh Pant (IND) | 3* | 87 | 37 | 21.75 | 148 | 58.78 | – | – |
| Marnus Labuschagne (AUS) | 3* | 81 | 64 | 20.25 | 238 | 34.03 | – | 1 |
| Alex Carey (AUS) | 3* | 72 | 36 | 24.00 | 121 | 59.50 | – | – |
BGT Moving Forward
With the series tied at 1-1, the Gabba Test holds significant importance for both teams. As Head leads the charts, India will rely on players like Jaiswal and Kohli to shift momentum in their favor. The remaining Tests will decide who ultimately dominates the BGT 2024-25 batting leaderboard.