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In the final ODI match against Australia, after losing the series, India secured a dominant 9-wicket victory. Australia was bowled out for 236, with Harshit Rana (4/39) and Sundar (2/44) leading the Indian bowling attack. Rohit Sharma scored an unbeaten 121 and Virat Kohli contributed 74 not out, making for a comfortable chase. Rohit Sharma was named Player of the Match and Player of the Series.

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India Salvages Pride with Decisive Victory Over Australia in Final ODI

Sydney: India defeated Australia by 9 wickets in the third and final One Day International at the Sydney Cricket Ground, avoiding a series sweep after losing the first two matches. While Australia won the series 2-1, the dominant win provided a much-needed boost for the Indian side.

Australia, after winning the toss and choosing to bat, were bowled out for a paltry 236 in 46.4 overs. After a promising start, the Australian innings collapsed thanks to a disciplined Indian bowling performance. Harshit Rana was the pick of the bowlers, taking 4 wickets for 39 runs. Washington Sundar supported well with 2/44, while Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel and Prasidh Krishna took a wicket each. Renhshaw top-scored for the Aussies with 56.

The Indian chase was clinical. Rohit Sharma led from the front with an unbeaten 121 off 125 balls, including 13 fours and 3 sixes. After Shubman Gill (24) was dismissed, Virat Kohli joined Rohit at the crease and the duo formed an unbeaten partnership to guide India home. Kohli remained not out on 74 off 81 balls, with 7 boundaries. The Indian team chased down the target in just 38.3 overs, finishing at 237/1.

Rohit Sharma was named Player of the Match for his brilliant century and also took home the Player of the Series award. He reached his 50th international century, while Kohli passed Kumar Sangakkara to become the second-highest run-scorer in ODIs after Sachin Tendulkar. This was the 33rd ODI century for Rohit, while it was the 68th half century for Kohli in the format.

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