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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- 25 Oct 2025 3:17 PM IST
Rohit Sharma Hits Century as India Reach 200-1
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.
- 25 Oct 2025 3:12 PM IST
Rohit Sharma Inches Towards Century as Kohli Settles at 53
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.
- 25 Oct 2025 3:01 PM IST
Virat Kohli Scores 75th ODI Fifty in SCG Standout
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.
- 25 Oct 2025 2:57 PM IST
Rohit Sharma Powers India to 165/1 Against Australia
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.
- 25 Oct 2025 2:50 PM IST
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli Keep India Dominant at 145/1
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.
- 25 Oct 2025 2:35 PM IST
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli Steady India at 127/1
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.
- 25 Oct 2025 2:30 PM IST
Rohit Sharma Smashes 50 in 60th ODI
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.
- 25 Oct 2025 2:27 PM IST
India 117/1 after 20 overs, halfway through the innings
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.
- 25 Oct 2025 2:24 PM IST
India 115/1 after 19 overs, steady progress continues
Over 19 adds 6 runs. Rohit Sharma reaches 48 while Virat Kohli moves to 28, keeping the scoreboard moving.
