Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma shone in India’s 3rd ODI win against Australia. Find out when the superstar duo will next feature for Team India in upcoming matches.
Australia vs India, 3rd ODI: India completed their ODI series against Australia with a resounding 9-wicket victory in the third and final game at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Though the series went 2-1 in favour of Australia, India prevented a whitewash largely due to the return of two veterans:Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. Rohit hammered an unbeaten 121, which was his 33rd ODI century, while Kohli scored 74, his 75th ODI half-century. Both of them built an unbroken 168-run stand for the second wicket, taking India to a comprehensive victory.
Fans impatient to watch India's superstar pair in action will not have long to wait. Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli will play for India again in the ODI series against South Africa soon. This three-match series is lined up from November 30 to December 6, 2025, with the opening ODI to take place at the Jharkhand State Cricket Association Stadium in Ranchi.
The Sydney ODI highlighted why Rohit and Kohli remain central to India’s limited-overs plans. After being absent in Tests and T20Is, both came back to anchor India’s innings. Rohit’s 121* was a masterclass in timing and placement, while Kohli’s 74* showcased his trademark composure. Combined with Harshit Rana’s 4-wicket haul, the duo ensured a comfortable win and boosted team morale ahead of the South Africa series.
Rohit Sharma's consistent excellence throughout the series made him the Player of the Series. He played a total of 202 runs in three matches, with a half-century in the second ODI and a century in the third. Kohli, despite initial difficulties in the series, contributed importantly to the last match, solidifying his position as India's go-to batsman.
