Tue Oct 28 01:30:00 UTC 2025: Summary:

Rohit Sharma’s unbeaten century (121) and Virat Kohli’s solid 74 led India to a dominant nine-wicket victory over Australia in the third ODI in Sydney. While Australia won the series 2-1, India salvaged pride with this win. Rohit’s innings marked his 50th international hundred and his 33rd in ODIs, placing him third behind Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli in the list of most ODI centuries. Kohli surpassed Kumar Sangakkara to become the second-highest ODI run-scorer, although still far behind Tendulkar’s record. Australia, after winning the toss, were bowled out for 236, with Harshit Rana taking 4 wickets. Matt Renshaw scored his first ODI half-century for Australia. The two teams will now clash in a five-match T20I series.

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Sharma Shines as India Claims Consolation Win Over Australia

Sydney, Australia – Rohit Sharma’s masterful century (121*) propelled India to a resounding nine-wicket victory over Australia in the third and final One Day International at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Sunday. While the win served as a consolation after Australia secured the series 2-1, it was Sharma’s milestone that stole the headlines.

The Indian opener’s unbeaten knock was his 50th international hundred and his 33rd in ODIs, cementing his place as the third-highest century-maker in the format, behind only compatriots Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli.

Virat Kohli, who himself played a crucial innings of 74*, also achieved a personal milestone, surpassing Kumar Sangakkara to become the second-highest run-scorer in ODI history. Their unbroken 168-run partnership ensured a comfortable chase of Australia’s 236, achieved with a staggering 69 balls to spare.

Earlier in the day, Australia, having won the toss and elected to bat, were undone by some disciplined Indian bowling. Seamer Harshit Rana impressed with figures of 4-39, while Matt Renshaw top-scored for the home side with a maiden ODI half-century (56). However, a lack of substantial contributions from the rest of the batting order saw Australia dismissed in the 47th over.

“It was important to finish strong,” said Sharma after the match. “We bowled well to restrict them, and the partnership with Virat was crucial.”

India will now look to carry this momentum into the five-match T20 International series, which begins in Canberra on Wednesday.

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