Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli gave Indian fans a performance to remember in the final ODI against Australia in Sydney. India chased down 237 runs with ease, winning by nine wickets to end the series 2-1 in Australia’s favour.
Rohit led from the front with an unbeaten 121, his 33rd ODI century. Kohli supported him with a solid 74 not out. The pair guided India home in just 38.3 overs after the early wicket of Shubman Gill, who scored 24.
Rohit was named both Player of the Match and Player of the Series. He finished as the highest run-scorer of the series with 202 runs, marking a perfect return to international cricket. “It’s never easy playing in Australia,” Rohit said after the match. “The youngsters will learn a lot from this series. It’s our job to guide them.”
The match also brought redemption for Kohli. After scoring two ducks in the first two games, he looked calm and determined in the final ODI. Every run he scored was cheered by the crowd, as he and Rohit reminded everyone why they have been the backbone of Indian batting for so long.
Rohit’s timing and placement were effortless, while Kohli’s focus and control stood out. Together, they built a match-winning stand that reflected their experience and class. For Indian cricket, it was a performance full of pride, and perhaps the perfect farewell if this was indeed their last ODI together at Australia.