Australia V/s India highlights
Australia V/s India
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Sydney Cricket Ground, October 25, 2025 - In what was a fitting, emotional, and high-quality finale to a hard-fought One-Day International series, India secured a commanding nine-wicket victory over Australia in the third and final ODI at the SCG. Though the series was already claimed by the Aussies with their earlier wins in Perth and Adelaide (2-1), the final match provided a brilliant spectacle, highlighted by a masterclass batting partnership from Indian veterans Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli.
Harshit Rana and the Indian Bowlers Shine
Australia, electing to bat first on a beautiful SCG track, were bundled out for a modest 236 runs in 46.4 overs. The Australian innings started promisingly, but a dramatic collapse in the middle and lower order saw them lose their last seven wickets for just 53 runs.
The star with the ball for India was the young pacer Harshit Rana, who produced career-best figures of 4 for 39. His disciplined line and length, coupled with the relentless pressure applied by the spin duo of Washington Sundar (2 wickets) and Axar Patel, proved too much for the Australian middle order.
The collapse was arguably sparked by a moment of brilliance in the field: Shreyas Iyer's sensational, backpedalling, diving catch at backward point to dismiss Alex Carey for 24 was a spectacular effort that turned the tide, showcasing India's commitment in the field despite the series already being lost.
The 'Ro-Ko' Partnership: A Vintage Performance
Chasing 237, the eyes of the packed SCG crowd, many of whom were Indian fans, were fixed on Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, who were potentially playing their last ODI on Australian soil.
After a steady start, the partnership between the two legends was a treat for the purists.
* Rohit Sharma led the charge with a magnificent, unbeaten 121 runs off 125 balls, marking his 33rd ODI century. His innings was a showcase of power and timing, laced with 13 fours and 3 sixes, steering India's chase with supreme composure.
* Virat Kohli, after his challenging start to the series with two consecutive ducks, returned to form with a fluent 74 not out off 81 deliveries. The crowd erupted for a standing ovation after he scored his first run of the series, and his classic knock, which included powerful drives and sharp running, was exactly the kind of response his fans were hoping for.
The duo shared an unbroken 168-run partnership for the second wicket, guiding India home with 69 balls to spare. Their mastery of the chase was a dominant display of experience, technique, and mutual understanding.
Series Result and Looking Ahead
While the seven-wicket defeat in Perth and the tight two-wicket loss in Adelaide handed Australia the series 2-1, India's commanding victory in Sydney offered a strong positive to take away. The performance of Harshit Rana and the return to form of the two batting icons provided a memorable farewell moment for what is likely their last tour down under.
Final Scorecard Summary:
* Australia: 236 all out (46.4 overs) - Matt Renshaw 56, Harshit Rana 4/39.
* India: 237/1 (38.3 overs) - Rohit Sharma 121*, Virat Kohli 74*
* Result: India won by 9 wickets.
* Series Result: Australia won the three-match ODI series 2-1.
Key Moment of the Match: Rohit Sharma's sublime century and the brilliant partnership with Virat Kohli, which pulverized the Australian bowling attack in the chase.
Relive the best moments of the series, including highlights from all three ODIs, by checking out the official cricket websites and video platforms!
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