One of cricket's greatest rivalries is the Border-Gavaskar Trophy between India and Australia. This series, over the years, has given fans some of the most unforgettable matches- those filled with drama, excitement, and a few of the most thrilling comebacks in cricket history. With the 2024 edition of this iconic series fast approaching, here are some of the most memorable clashes between these two sides, both in India and Down Under. Top 5 Best Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) Clashes Kolkata, 2001: A Historic Turnaround Image Source: AFP The 2001 Eden Gardens Test in Kolkata was an iconic moment in Indian cricketing. India was already down by 0-1 and was bowled over for a paltry 171 in the first innings to put Australia in a commanding position. What Indians did next was nothing short of magic. The brilliant 376-run stand that VVS Laxman (281) and Rahul Dravid (180) stitched turned the game on the favor of India. Then, again, Harbhajan Singh's brilliant bowling gave India a chance to send Australia once again to the dressing room for just 212 in their second innings. This time around, India emerged victorious with a lead of 171, and thereby recorded one of the greatest comebacks in Test cricket history. Such victory paved the way for Indians to win the series in Chennai and marked one historic moment in Indian cricket. Also Read | Top 5 Most ICC Trophy-Winning Captains | Legendary Leaders Brisbane, 2021: The Fall of Gabba Fortress Image Source: AFP The victory of India at the Gabba in Brisbane in 2021 will go down as one of the most iconic wins for them. There was India's gritty team which broke Australia's 32 years of unbeaten streak at that "fortress". The Indians chased a mighty target of 328 on the last day, and Rishabh Pant's fearless 89 not out sealed the deal. This victory not only meant winning the series for India but also broke a very long jinx of Australia, which were being termed as invincible at the Gabba. It was, therefore, one of the most historic moments in the border-Gavaskar trophy history. Mohali, 2010: The Ultimate Fightback Image Source: AFP India at one stage required 216 to win, while the scoreboard read just 124 for 8. Ishant Sharma fought hard and in partnership with VVS Laxman who played back from what was almost a hopeless situation. While Ishant was dismissed when India was trailing 11 runs, injured Laxman along with tail-ender Pragyan Ojha batted through the pain and guided India to a thrilling one-wicket win in Mohali. Such was this contest, one of the most nerve-wracking and dramatic games in Border-Gavaskar history, a testimony to India's resolve and Laxman's heroic endeavor under pressure. Adelaide, 2003: Overcoming the Odds Image Source: AFP It was a memorable win for India in 2003 when they defeated the Aussies at Adelaide, considering the fact that they were playing with a very strong Aussie team. Australia almost thrashed their way to 556 in the first innings, scoring two centuries, and Ricky Ponting was one of them. India was 85 for 4 when Rahul Dravid and VVS Laxman launched an excellent fightback. In fact, 303 runs were courtesy of India's partnership in restoring the game. The scores of Dravid and Laxman were 233 and 148, respectively. For making it happen for India, a magnificent 6 wickets for 41 runs by Ajit Agarkar ensured that Australia could manage only 196 runs in their second innings. It was Dravid's unbeaten 72 in the second innings that guided India to an unforgettable four-wicket victory, which has been one of the best Test victories for India. Also Read | Types of Outs in Cricket: Complete Guide Perth, 2008: An Upset in the Land of Bounce Image Source: Getty Images The 2008 Perth Test can still claim as a status-to-play the most important victory India has achieved in Australia. Again, the first two Tests that India played that series, they lost. One did not know what would happen in Perth's WACA pitch. It was bouncy and had enough bounce to trouble any visting team. Australia had not lost a Test for a decade at least at WACA, but India surprised everyone. It took merely four days to seal a win for India, especially after the controversial Test at Sydney. Perth buoyed the team's morale and established that they could indeed win under testing conditions. Conclusion The Border-Gavaskar Trophy to date has given cricket the most thrilling moments so far. As the next chapter of this epic rivalry unfolds at Perth on November 22, cricket fans can only hope that this series will add more exciting chapters to the legendary cricketing family.