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 11:04 AM IST
Australia Reach 145/3 After 28 Overs — Renshaw, Carey Keep Innings Steady
At the end of 28 overs, Australia are 145 for 3. The latest over yielded 5 runs (0, 1, 0, 1, 2, 1) as the batters continued to rotate the strike. Matt Renshaw has moved to 31 off 32 balls, looking composed at the crease, while Alex Carey is on 6 from 20 deliveries. The partnership is focused on building a platform for a strong finish in the later overs.
- 25 Oct 2025 11:03 AM IST
Australia Steady at 140/3 After 27 Overs — Renshaw, Carey Rebuild Middle Order
After 27 overs, Australia sit at 140 for 3, maintaining a steady run rate of around 5. Matt Renshaw remains solid on 27 off 28 balls, while Alex Carey is looking to settle in with 5 from 18 deliveries. The last over produced just 3 runs (1, 0, 2, 0, 0, 0) as the bowlers tightened their grip. Australia will look to accelerate in the coming overs while preserving wickets.
- 25 Oct 2025 11:02 AM IST
Australia 137/3 after 26 overs.
Tidy over from India, just three singles off it. Renshaw moves to 26 from 27, Carey on 3 from 13. The partnership looks to rebuild, but India keeping things tight — Australia 137/3 after 26 overs.
- 25 Oct 2025 11:01 AM IST
Australia 134/3 After 25 Overs
Renshaw on 24* and Carey on 2* look to rebuild steadily as India keep the pressure on midway through the innings.
- 25 Oct 2025 11:00 AM IST
Renshaw Holds Firm as Australia Reach 131/3
Renshaw steady on 22 off 23; Carey on 1*, rebuilding after Sundar’s breakthrough.
- 25 Oct 2025 10:52 AM IST
Sundar Strikes as Australia Slip to 124/3
Washington Sundar removes Matthew Short; Renshaw on 16*, Carey yet to score in a tightening Indian spell.
