When did Australia last play India in a Test cricket series? Full history of Border-Gavaskar Trophy

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When did Australia last play India in a Test cricket series? Full history of Border-Gavaskar Trophy image

Australia have returned to India for a Test series for the first time since 2017, with the all-important Border-Gavaskar Trophy up for grabs.

After going down to India in their last three meetings, the in-form Aussies will look to regain the trophy and claim their first series win in the sub-continent nation since 2005. 

Pat Cummins will lead the Aussies for the tour, while the likes of Virat Kohli and a returning Jasprit Bumrah will likely be in action for India.

When did Australia last play India in a Test series? 

Australia last played India in a Test series during their home summer of 2020/21.

India took out the four-game series 2-1, with Ajinkya Rahane leading the side to victory. 

India vs Australia Test series history

India have the wood over Australia in Test cricket, winning nine of the past 15 series for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. 

While a lot of their wins have come in the favourable conditions at home, India have also won the past two series Down Under in both 2018/19 and 2020/21. 

Since its official inception in 1996, India have held the trophy for the majority of the time, with the Aussies last gaining possession of it back in 2015. 

YEAR HOST NATION RESULT
1996 India India won 1-0
1998 India India won 2-1
1999 Australia Australia won 3-0
2001 India India won 2-1
2003 Australia Drawn 1-1
2004 India Australia won 2-1
2007 Australia Australia won 2-1
2008 India India won 2-0
2010 India India won 2-0
2011 Australia Australia won 4-0
2013 India India won 4-0
2014 Australia Australia won 2-0
2017 India India won 2-1
2018 Australia India won 2-1
2020 Australia India won 2-1

Liam O'Loughlin

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Liam has been with The Sporting News since 2019, helping lead both NRL and cricket content, as well as delving into the world of combat sports and NFL. A true rugby league tragic, he has spent the past 20 years playing, coaching and volunteering for his beloved junior club, Penshurst RSL. 

Away from work, Liam has a lifelong passion for all things pro wrestling and has travelled abroad to attend showcase events for WWE, AEW and NJPW.