Rohit, Kohli Power India Past Australia
Rohit and Kohli Steer India to Solid Start at SCG as India require 232 runs to win the 3rd ODI.
SYDNEY: Opener Rohit Sharma struck an unbeaten century, Virat Kohli made a fighting half-ton while pacer Harshit Rana grabbed four wickets as India defeated Australia by nine wickets in the third and final ODI but lost the series 1-2, here on Saturday.
After Rana came up with superb bowling figures of 4/39 to dismiss Australia for 236 in 46.4 overs, Rohit hit an unbeaten 125 ball 121 to make it a one-sided contest.
Rohit shared a vital 69-run partnerships with Shubman Gill (24) for the opening wicket before joining forces with Kohli (74 not out off 81 balls) for another unbroken productive 168-run stand as India chased down the target in 38.3 overs.
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Rohit Sharma brings up a sparkling 100 off 105 balls, his century greeted by applause at the SCG, as India reach 200-1. Virat Kohli supports well on 59 from 68. Adam Zampa finishes the over conceding 5 runs, now with figures of 9-0-48-0.
A quiet over from Adam Zampa, yielding just 1 run as India moves to 184-1. Virat Kohli is on 53 off 64, while Rohit Sharma edges closer to his fifty-plus score at 90 from 97 balls. Zampa finishes the over with figures of 8-0-43-0.
Virat Kohli reaches his 75th ODI fifty with a flick into the gap past mid-wicket, taking 1 run off Connor Connolly’s flighted delivery on leg-stump. Despite ducks earlier in Perth and Adelaide, Kohli is putting on a masterclass at the SCG, earning a rousing standing ovation from the crowd.
Rohit Sharma unleashes a six in the over as India add 8 runs to reach 165/1. Rohit is 77 off 84 balls, while Virat Kohli is 47 off 53. Adam Zampa finishes the over conceding 8 runs without taking a wicket.
Adam Zampa concedes 4 runs in his over as India move to 145/1. Rohit Sharma is 64 off 78 balls, while Virat Kohli has 40 off 47.
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli Steady India at 127/1
Six singles off the over from Matthew Short as India reach 127/1. Rohit Sharma is 54 off 67 balls, while Virat Kohli has 34 off 39.
Rohit Sharma Smashes 50 in 60th ODI
During the 20th over, Rohit Sharma brings up his 50 with a classy clip past square leg. India 117/1, Rohit on 50, Virat Kohli 29.
India 117/1 after 20 overs, halfway through the innings
Over 20 yields 2 runs. Rohit Sharma on 49 and Virat Kohli on 29 as India maintains a steady pace.
Over 19 adds 6 runs. Rohit Sharma reaches 48 while Virat Kohli moves to 28, keeping the scoreboard moving.