The highly anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 is set to kick off on November 22, with the first Test to be played at Optus Stadium in Perth. The stakes are high as both India and Australia are eager to win this series. India needs to win at least four matches to stay in the race for the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2023-25 Final, whereas Australia will aim to break India's streak of four consecutive BGT series wins.
The contest between bat and ball is expected to be fierce, as the pitches in Australia will favour fast bowlers, making it a tough test for batters from both sides. Check out the top three batters likely to score the most runs in BGT 2024-25 despite all the challenges.
Three batters likely to score most runs in BGT 2024-25
Rishabh Pant
Rishabh Pant made a stunning comeback to Test cricket after his accident in December 2022. He scored a remarkable century against Bangladesh and delivered an impactful innings against New Zealand. The 27-year-old was a key contributor in India's 2020-21 BGT win, playing that iconic inning of unbeaten 89 in the Gabba chase. Known for his aggressive style, Pant likes to put bowlers under pressure. He is expected to play a crucial role for India in this series down under.