India vs Australia 3rd ODI 2025: Rohit & Kohli Shine as India Win by 9 Wickets at SCG | Full Match Report

Intro — a fitting finish at the SCG

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After two tightly contested losses in Perth and Adelaide, India finished the Australia tour with a statement at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Australia posted 236 all out in 46.4 overs, but India’s openers Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli erased any lingering doubt — Rohit smashed an unbeaten 121 (125)* while Kohli finished 74 (81)* as India reached 237/1 in 38.3 overs, winning by 9 wickets. Rohit’s masterclass not only won him Player of the Match but the Player of the Series award as well.

Australia innings — 236 (46.4 overs): India vs Australia 3rd ODI 2025

Australia’s total of 236 was the product of several useful contributions rather than one big innings. Matt Renshaw top-scored with 56 (58), Mitchell Marsh added 41 (50) and Matthew Short contributed 30 (41).

The Australian batting never really accelerated to a mammoth total — they were pegged back by disciplined spells from India’s seamers and spinners, most notably Harshit Rana, who finished with an excellent 4/39 (8.4). Washington Sundar and Axar Patel also chipped in with tidy spells (Sundar 2/44 in his 10, Axar 1/18). Those bowling performances kept Australia within reach for the chasing giants.

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Key bowling figures (India):

• Harshit Rana 4/39 (8.4) — strike bowling when it mattered.

• Washington Sundar 2/44 (10) — tidy control and two crucial wickets. ESPN Cricinfo

• Axar Patel 1/18 (6) — economical and helpful left-arm spin.

India chase — Rohit and Kohli roll back the years (237/1 in 38.3 overs)

What followed was textbook batting from India’s experienced top order. Rohit and Kohli combined to produce a 168 run partnership*, cruising through the chase with calm authority. Rohit’s 121* was a mature innings — paced, inventive and peppered with his trademark pull and lofted drives. Kohli complemented him perfectly: patient, precise and unflustered, finishing unbeaten on 74 and giving India the finishing flourish they’d wanted since the start of the tour.

The pair never allowed the required rate to climb and wrapped up the game with more than 11 overs to spare.

Tactical notes from the chase:

• Rohit controlled the tempo: used the depth of the crease, punished anything short, and rotated strike when needed.

• Kohli’s recovery: after earlier failures in the series the veteran produced a composed 74* — an emotional and technical reminder of his class.

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The Virat Kohli story — bounce back, cheeky celebration and composure

Kohli’s innings carried extra narrative weight. After low scores in the opening ODIs of the tour, there was public and media chatter about his form. At the SCG, Kohli answered with temperament and timing — not a flurry of big shots but calculated pressure-release, rotating strike and punishing loose balls.

A small but unforgettable moment went viral: Kohli cheekily celebrated his first run with a grin and fist pump that reflected relief and self-belief — a reminder of the emotional theatre that sometimes accompanies elite sport. That celebration and the innings that followed were widely shared across social media and covered in match reports.

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Turning points & match-defining moments

1. Harshit Rana’s early strikes for India: Rana’s 4/39 gave India the crucial breaks to prevent Australia posting a more imposing total. His pace and seam movement produced top-order wickets that kept Australia under 250.

2. The Rohit–Kohli partnership: A 168* stand removed any late-game drama. It was vintage Testy-like concentration in an ODI chase — built on experience, shot selection and communication.

3. Australia’s inability to convert starts into one big inning: Renshaw and Marsh provided starts but lacked a match-winning partnership to take the total beyond India’s comfortable chase range.

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Post-match reactions & headlines

• Rohit Sharma was lauded for his leadership and batting; he collected both Player of the Match and Player of the Series awards after his unbeaten hundred and consistent contributions across the three ODIs.

• Virat Kohli was showered with praise for silencing critics and ending the series with a high-quality 74*; his celebration after getting off the mark became an endearing viral moment.

• Australian reaction: proud moments for Renshaw and short-term lessons for the bowling unit, especially on how India’s experienced pair eased pressure with crucial running between wickets and smart cricket.

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What this result means — short and medium term

• Series outcome: Australia take the series 2–1, but India leave Australia with momentum and morale after a convincing final win. The win provides a positive platform ahead of upcoming fixtures and tournaments.

• Rohit’s place and form: His Player of the Series award underlines his continuing value in ODIs — experience, timing and the ability to win matches under pressure. The Times of India

• Kohli’s confidence: The 74* will feed into Kohli’s confidence and the team’s belief in his ability to anchor run chases when required.

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Quick scorecard snapshot (SCG) — essential facts

• Australia: 236 all out (46.4 overs). Top: M. Renshaw 56.

• India: 237/1 (38.3 overs). Rohit Sharma 121* (125), Virat Kohli 74* (81).

• Player of the Match: Rohit Sharma (121*).

• Player of the Series: Rohit Sharma.

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Final thoughts — a narrative bookend: India vs Australia 3rd ODI 2025

Cricket often tells stories across a series, not just a single game. Australia claimed the series — deserved for their clinical performances in the first two matches — but India’s clean sweep of the last game at the SCG was an emotionally satisfying finale. For fans it was a reminder that international sport is never linear: form, conditions and moments of individual excellence all change the story. Rohit’s century was both a personal high and a reminder of why experience still matters; Kohli’s composed fifty showed that class can be relied upon when the spotlight is the brightest.

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