- India won the third and final ODI in Sydney by nine wickets, chasing 237 runs in just 38.3 overs thanks to a brilliant partnership between Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli.
- They set up an unbeaten 168-run stand with Virat Kohli (74*) that demonstrated timing, calmness, and class; Rohit Sharma scored 121*.
- Australia’s batting never really got underway and were bowled out for 236 in 46.4 overs; Harshit Rana grabbed four wickets.
| RESULT | |
|---|---|
| 🇦🇺 Australia | 236 all out (46.4 overs) |
| 🇮🇳 India | 237/1 (38.3 overs) |
| Final | India beat Australia by 9 wickets |
The Big Picture
India won the third and final ODI in Sydney by nine wickets, chasing 237 runs in just 38.3 overs thanks to a brilliant partnership between Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. India’s triumph at the end of the three-match series provided them some confidence.
What’s New
Australia’s batting never really got underway until they were bowled out for 236 runs in 46.4 overs. Matt Renshaw’s 56 and Mitchell Marsh’s 41 were the only big runs, but India’s bowlers kept the pressure on. Harshit Rana grabbed four wickets and was lauded for how skillfully he handled the middle overs. At least one wicket was taken by each of India’s bowlers. Nitish Kumar Reddy got hurt, therefore Kuldeep Yadav came back to the team.
Context
Rohit Sharma, who could be playing his last international game in Australia, gave a masterclass by scoring 121 runs without getting out. This was his 33rd ODI century and the second time in a row in the series that he scored three figures. They set up an unbeaten 168-run stand with Virat Kohli (74*) that demonstrated timing, calmness, and class. Kohli’s innings came after two straight ducks, which was a big change.
What’s Next
Rohit’s knock also had a lot of meaning in the past. After hitting Adam Zampa for a soaring six over extra cover to get his half-century, he eclipsed Chris Gayle’s record for the most ODI sixes by a visiting batter in SENA countries (South Africa, England, New Zealand, and Australia). The ICC says he now has 93, which is one more than Gayle’s 92.
The Bottom Line
There were other successes in the field. Rohit caught two balls earlier in the day, getting rid of Nathan Ellis and Mitchell Owen. He was the sixth Indian to catch 100 ODI balls, joining Kohli, Azharuddin, Tendulkar, Dravid, and Raina. This powerful chase meant that India didn’t lose all three games and completed the visit on a bright note. As the sun went down at the SCG, Rohit and Kohli brought back memories of great batting and showed the Australian fans what it looks like.
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