=India and Australia are gearing up for the crucial Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, scheduled for December 26. With the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024–25 tied at 1-1 after three Tests, the upcoming match is pivotal in determining the series’ outcome.
Here’s a look at the highest run-scorers in the series so far:
| S.No. | Player | Matches | Inns | Runs | Avg | SR | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Travis Head | 3 | 5 | 409 | 81.8 | 94.24 | 47 | 4 |
| 2 | KL Rahul | 3 | 6 | 235 | 47 | 50 | 23 | – |
| 3 | Yashasvi Jaiswal | 3 | 6 | 193 | 38.6 | 55.94 | 20 | 3 |
| 4 | Nitish Kumar Reddy | 3 | 5 | 179 | 44.75 | 72.18 | 19 | 7 |
| 5 | Alex Carey | 3 | 5 | 162 | 40.5 | 70.74 | 14 | 2 |
| 6 | Virat Kohli | 3 | 5 | 126 | 31.5 | 63 | 10 | 2 |
| 7 | Steven Smith | 3 | 5 | 124 | 24.8 | 46.44 | 13 | – |
| 8 | Rishabh Pant | 3 | 5 | 96 | 19.2 | 60 | 10 | 1 |
| 9 | Marnus Labuschagne | 3 | 5 | 82 | 16.4 | 33.2 | 9 | – |
| 10 | Ravindra Jadeja | 1 | 1 | 77 | 77 | 62.6 | 7 | 1 |
Key Performers:
- Travis Head leads the series with a remarkable 409 runs in 5 innings, including two centuries, showcasing his dominance in the middle order.
- KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal are the top Indian run-getters, contributing crucial runs at the top order.
- Nitish Kumar Reddy, the surprise package, has impressed with consistent performances, amassing 179 runs despite batting lower down the order.
India’s Strategy:
Both teams will aim for a strong first-innings total, as it has been a deciding factor in the series so far. India will look to capitalize on key players like Rahul, Jaiswal, and Reddy, while Australia’s Head and Smith will aim to counterattack.
The Boxing Day Test promises to be an exciting contest as the teams fight to take the lead in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.