Virat Kohli became the second highest run-getter in ODI cricket during his knock.
After winning the toss, Australia decided to bat first in the third ODI in Sydney against India. The hosts had already secured the ODI series with wins in Adelaide and Perth. India brought in Kuldeep Yadav and Prasidh Krishna for Arshdeep Singh and Nitish Kumar Reddy in two lineup changes.
With Matt Renshaw scoring 56 and Mitchell Marsh scoring 41, Australia was bowled out for 236 in 46.4 overs. They appeared headed for a total well over 280 at one point, but India's spinners saved the day with tense middle-overs spells. Washington Sundar contributed two wickets, while Harshit Rana was the star with figures of 4 for 39.
India, desperate to avoid a whitewash, wanted their batters to step up—and they did. Openers Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill got the team off to a good start, scoring 69 runs for the first wicket.
Josh Hazlewood broke the stand by dismissing Gill for 24, setting the stage for Virat Kohli's much-anticipated entrance at the Sydney Cricket Ground to a raucous reception.
Kohli seemed ecstatic after getting off the mark, while Rohit dominated the Australian attack with his typical flair. The Indian captain hit a stunning century off 105 balls, while Kohli complemented him with a smooth fifty from 56 deliveries.
Virat Kohli scored 74* in 81 balls with seven fours, while Rohit Sharma remained unbeaten at 121 in 125 balls with 13 fours and three sixes. India won the match by 9 wickets in 38.3 overs, thanks to their partnership of 168*. India saved face with this victory, as Australia won the ODI series 2-1.
Seeing the seasoned players Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma get runs was fantastic. The cricket fraternity was rejoicing at India’s win and seeing the veteran duo gaining form, and shared their feeling on social media.
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