Australia vs India, 3rd ODI: Though India lost the overall series to Australia, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli went back in time with a match-winning partnership that will be etched in memory for years to come. In the third ODI at Sydney Cricket Ground, the duo partnered for an unbeaten 168-run partnership for the second wicket, guiding India to a comprehensive nine-wicket victory while pursuing 237. Their unforced combination of timing, aggression, and bilateral comprehension kindled recollections of the golden days of Indian batting.
Australia vs India, 3rd ODI: Rohit-Virat Match Sachin-Ganguly’s Legendary Record
With this magnificent stand, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have now matched Sachin Tendulkar and Sourav Ganguly’s record of most 150-plus partnerships in One Day Internationals 12 in total. The all-time greats of the Tendulkar-Ganguly pair had set the standard in the early 2000s, and now Rohit-Virat have replicated that achievement, solidifying their place as one of the most productive pairs in current-day cricket.
Rohit and Kohli also recorded their 19th century stand in ODIs, overtaking Rohit-Shikhar Dhawan (18) for the third-highest overall in ODI history. Still leading from the top are Tendulkar-Ganguly (26) and Sri Lanka’s Sangakkara-Dilshan (20).
Australia vs India, 3rd ODI: Rohit and Virat Power India to Consolation Win
Australia had previously won the toss and decided to bat first, but the Indian bowling department headed by Harshit Rana (4/39) and Washington Sundar (2/44) held them to 236 all out in 46.4 overs. The Aussies couldn’t take advantage of a good beginning, losing wickets in bunches after Marsh (41) and Renshaw (56) were dismissed.
In response, India began confidently with Shubman Gill’s aggressive 24, before Rohit and Virat took charge. The pair played with aggression under control Rohit hammering 121 off 125 balls* and Kohli chipping in 74 off 81 balls* to overtake the target with ease in 38.3 overs.
Australia vs India, 3rd ODI: Rohit Sharma Bags Player of the Series Against Australia
Rohit Sharma was awarded the Player of the Match and Player of the Series, India’s leading scorer with 202 runs from three matches, including a half-century and a century.
Though the series was 2-1 in Australia’s favour, the Sydney fans were treated to vintage brilliance from India’s most reliable duo Rohit and Virat, once again reminding the world why they are on the same level as Sachin and Sourav.
