The final ODI of the 2025 India tour of Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground was a showcase of experience and quality cricket, especially from India’s veteran duo – Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. Team India registered a commanding victory by 9 wickets, chasing down Australia’s total with style and precision.
Match Overview
- Result: India won by 9 wickets
- Venue: Sydney Cricket Ground
- Date & Time: October 25, 2025, 2:30 PM Local
Match Summary
Australia batted first after winning the toss and posted a modest total of 236 runs in 46.4 overs. Indian bowlers adapted quickly to the Sydney conditions, with Harshit Rana stealing the show with a four-wicket haul . India, led by their experienced batting stars, chased the target with ease, finishing at 237/1 in just 38.3 overs.
Rohit Sharma, the captain, played a vintage innings and was rightly awarded both Player of the Match and Player of the Series. Special mention to the iconic partnership of Rohit Sharma (RO) and Virat Kohli (KO) – “RO-KO” – who together put up an unbeaten 168-run stand, reminding fans of their ability to dominate world cricket.
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Scorecard
Australia Innings
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Marsh (c) | 41 | 50 | 5 | 1 | 82.00 |
| Travis Head | 29 | 25 | 6 | 0 | 116.00 |
| Matthew Short | 30 | 41 | 2 | 0 | 73.17 |
| Matt Renshaw | 56 | 58 | 2 | 0 | 96.55 |
| Alex Carey (wk) | 24 | 37 | 1 | 0 | 64.86 |
| Cooper Connolly | 23 | 34 | 2 | 0 | 67.65 |
| Mitchell Owen | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 25.00 |
| Mitchell Starc | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 40.00 |
| Nathan Ellis | 16 | 19 | 3 | 0 | 84.21 |
| Adam Zampa | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 40.00 |
| Josh Hazlewood | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Extras | 12 | ||||
| Total | 236/10(46.4 Ov) |
Bowling (India)
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Eco |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Siraj | 5 | 1 | 24 | 1 | 4.80 |
| Harshit Rana | 8.4 | 0 | 39 | 4 | 4.50 |
| Prasidh Krishna | 7 | 0 | 52 | 1 | 7.40 |
| Kuldeep Yadav | 10 | 0 | 50 | 1 | 5.00 |
| Axar Patel | 6 | 0 | 18 | 1 | 3.00 |
| Washington Sundar | 10 | 0 | 44 | 2 | 4.40 |
India Innings
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rohit Sharma* | 121 | 125 | 13 | 3 | 96.80 |
| Shubman Gill | 24 | 26 | 2 | 1 | 92.31 |
| Virat Kohli* | 74 | 81 | 7 | 0 | 91.36 |
| Extras | 18 | ||||
| Total | 237/1(38.3 Ov) |
Bowling (Australia)
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Eco |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Starc | 5 | 0 | 31 | 0 | 6.20 |
| Josh Hazlewood | 6 | 1 | 23 | 1 | 3.80 |
| Nathan Ellis | 7.3 | 0 | 60 | 0 | 8.00 |
| Cooper Connolly | 5 | 0 | 36 | 0 | 7.20 |
| Adam Zampa | 10 | 0 | 50 | 0 | 5.00 |
| Mitchell Owen | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2.00 |
| Matthew Short | 4 | 0 | 29 | 0 | 7.20 |
Player Awards
- Player of the Match: Rohit Sharma (India)
- Player of the Series: Rohit Sharma (India)
RO-KO Partnership
The combination of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli (“RO-KO”) once again delivered a masterclass on chasing under pressure. Virat Kohli marked his 75th ODI fifty, while Rohit registered his 33rd ODI century. Together, they’ve formed one of the most formidable partnerships in world cricket, equaling the record for most 150+ stands in ODIs (12 partnerships). Their understanding, calmness under pressure, and hunger to finish games have become legendary. Rohit and Kohli’s synergy was never more evident than at Sydney, where they took India home, making the chase look effortless .
Final Thoughts
India may have lost the series 2-1, but this victory was a statement by the seasoned campaigners—especially RO-KO. Rohit Sharma’s leadership and batting prowess, alongside Kohli’s mastery in chases, brought the crowd to life in Sydney and reminded fans why they are called the pillars of Indian cricket. With the T20I series up next, India’s young and experienced squad will look to carry the momentum forward.
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