Ind vs Aus 3rd ODI : Rohit and Kohli shine to earn India a consolation win
In the 3rd ODI of the India vs Australia series, Rohit Sharma smashes his 33rd ODI century and Virat Kohli hits his 75th ODI fifty as India chase Australia’s 236 with authority.
Match Summary
India vs Australia — 3rd ODI
Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney — October 25, 2025
Australia — Batting| Top batters |
Matt Renshaw 56 (58, 2x4); Mitchell Marsh 41 (50, 5x4, 1x6); Matthew Short 30 (41, 2x4); Travis Head 29 (25, 6x4); Alex Carey 24 (37) |
| Total | 236 all out (46.4) |
Australia — Bowling| Best bowlers |
Josh Hazlewood 1/23 (6); Adam Zampa 0/50 (10); Nathan Ellis 0/60 (7.3); Mitchell Starc 0/31 (5); Cooper Connolly 0/36 (5); Matthew Short 0/29 (4) |
India — Batting| Top batters |
Rohit Sharma 121* (125, 13x4, 3x6); Virat Kohli 74* (81, 7x4); Shubman Gill 24 (26) |
| Total | 237/1 (38.3) |
India — Bowling| Best bowlers |
Harshit Rana 4/39 (8.4); Washington Sundar 2/44 (10); Kuldeep Yadav 1/50 (10); Mohammed Siraj 1/24 (5); Axar Patel 1/18 (6); Prasidh Krishna 1/52 (7) |
Under the bright SCG lights, India found old magic. Rohit Sharma carved a silken, unbeaten 121. Virat Kohli glided to 74*. Together, they reeled in 237 with time to spare, crushing Australia by nine wickets and closing the series with a statement win.
How the match unfolded
India bowled first and kept prising openings. Although Australia flew to 63 in the Powerplay, wickets clipped their wings. Travis Head blazed early, yet Harshit Rana struck with pace and precision. Soon, the middle overs belonged to India. As pressure grew, Australia’s innings sagged from promise to par. Matt Renshaw’s neat 56 offered resistance; nevertheless, the tail unraveled under relentless dot-ball pressure. Australia folded for 236 in 46.4 overs.
In India’s innings, the old form returned for Rohit and Kohli. Rohit controlled the chase with tempo and touch. He pierced gaps, rolled wrists, and punished width. Meanwhile, Kohli reset after two ducks in the series; he exhaled, then flowed. Gradually, they turned a tricky ask into a net session. Boundaries came with timing, not toil. As rate and risk diverged, Australia’s plans expired. India coasted to 237/1 in 38.3 overs, sealing a nine-wicket win and trimming the series margin to 2–1.
Top Performers of Ind vs Aus 3rd ODI
Rohit Sharma — 121(125)*
Rohit read length early and owned the square boundaries. He used late cuts to defuse Zampa, then unfurled the slog-sweep to puncture fields. Because he rotated freely, pressure never built. Consequently, India’s chase stayed two steps ahead. (33rd ODI century; joint-most ODI tons vs Australia by an India batter alongside Tendulkar)
Virat Kohli — 74 (81)*
Kohli stitched rhythm into the stand. After a nervy start, he trusted the swivel-pull and the extra-cover punch. With singles on tap, he hit only when offered. The result? A serenity that bled Australia’s belief and revived his own groove. (Also passed Kumar Sangakkara for No. 2 on the all-time ODI runs list during this knock.)
Harshit Rana — 4/39 (8.4)
Rana’s lines were old-school: top of off, just enough nibble. He surprised with the short ball, then zipped in a late yorker. Australia’s rebuild kept stalling because he kept asking hard questions at pace. Career-best figures, and fully deserved.
Matt Renshaw — 56 (58)
Renshaw held Australia together through the middle. He picked gaps and looked compact, but lacked a long-term partner as India squeezed from both ends. His fifty set a base that never became a platform.
Rohit Sharma was awarded Player of the Series for his super batting performance during the series – 8 (14), 73 (97) and 121(125)*.
Match Scorecard
IND vs AUS — 3rd ODI Summary
India — Batting| Batter | R | B | SR | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rohit Sharma | 121* | 125 | 96.8 | 13 | 3 |
| Virat Kohli | 74* | 81 | 91.4 | 7 | 0 |
| Shubman Gill | 24 | 26 | 92.3 | — | — |
| Total | 237/1 (38.3 overs) • India won by 9 wickets | ||||
Australia — Bowling| Bowler | O | M | R | Wkts | Eco |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Hazlewood | 6 | 0 | 23 | 1 | 3.83 |
| Adam Zampa | 10 | 0 | 50 | 0 | 5.00 |
| Nathan Ellis | 7.3 | 0 | 60 | 0 | 8.00 |
| Mitchell Starc | 5 | 0 | 31 | 0 | 6.20 |
| Cooper Connolly | 5 | 0 | 36 | 0 | 7.20 |
| Matthew Short | 4 | 0 | 29 | 0 | 7.25 |
Australia — Batting| Batter | R | B | SR | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Renshaw | 56 | 58 | 96.6 | — | — |
| Mitchell Marsh | 41 | 50 | 82.0 | 5 | 1 |
| Matthew Short | 30 | 41 | 73.2 | 2 | 0 |
| Travis Head | 29 | 25 | 116.0 | 6 | 0 |
| Alex Carey | 24 | 37 | 64.9 | — | — |
| Total | 236 all out (46.4 overs) | ||||
India — Bowling| Bowler | O | M | R | Wkts | Eco |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harshit Rana | 8.4 | 0 | 39 | 4 | 4.50 |
| Washington Sundar | 10 | 0 | 44 | 2 | 4.40 |
| Kuldeep Yadav | 10 | 0 | 50 | 1 | 5.00 |
| Mohammed Siraj | 5 | 0 | 24 | 1 | 4.80 |
| Axar Patel | 6 | 0 | 18 | 1 | 3.00 |
| Prasidh Krishna | 7 | 0 | 52 | 1 | 7.42 |
Source: Cricbuzz & ESPNcricinfo live/scorecard pages.
