India vs Australia 3rd ODI 2025: Rohit Sharma & Virat Kohli’s Masterclass Leads India to a Stunning Win in Sydney

There are certain nights when cricket nostalgia takes over and two legends remind you exactly why you fell in love with the game. That’s precisely what happened in India vs Australia 3rd ODI 2025 at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) when Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli delivered a dominant performance as India rescued pride with a nine-wicket win against Australia national cricket team in the third ODI of their tri-match series. While the series was already decided in Australia’s favour (2-0), India stamped their authority with a statement victory, refusing to be white-washed and reminding the world that experience, class and timing still count. With Rohit unbeaten on 121 and Kohli fuss-free on 74*, the final felt like a tribute to two of India’s finest white-ball batsmen.

In this blog I’ll walk you through the match in full – the first innings, the chase, the standout performances, key moments, what the captains said, my own impressions — and why this India win matters.

India vs Australia 3rd ODI 2025: Match Summary

The toss went Australia’s way and they chose to bat first on a decent SCG surface. They made a solid start, but India clawed back in the middle overs and the lower-order couldn’t build a finishing surge. Australia were bowled out for 236 in 46.4 overs. In reply India strolled to 237 for 1 in just 38.3 overs, thanks chiefly to the Rohit-Kohli partnership of 168 runs that effectively finished the match. Harshit Rana’s four-wicket haul and the collective bowlers set it up, Rohit and Kohli sealed it. Player of the Match (and Series) went to Rohi

India vs Australia 3rd ODI 2025: First Innings Key Performances

Australia: Matt Renshaw 56 (58) — solid, but lacked others to carry on.
India: Harshit Rana 4-39 (8.4 overs) — the standout; struck at the right time.
India: Washington Sundar 2-44 — disciplined spin, cut the flow.
India: Kuldeep Yadav 1-50 in 10 overs — held his line in the spin phase.

India vs Australia 3rd ODI 2025 : Second Innings Summary (India chasing 237)
Chasing 237 on a decent pitch, India set about their task with calm assurance. The key wicket of new-skipper Shubman Gill fell early (24 off 26) thanks to a good delivery by Josh Hazlewood. Then, Rohit and Kohli came together and simply took charge. Their partnership of 168 (unbroken) reduced any hint of tension. By the time they reached 165 for 1 in the 27th over, the course was sealed.

Rohit’s knock – 121 not out off 125 balls, with 13 fours and 3 sixes. Kohli – 74 not out off 81 balls, composed, free of trouble. They wrapped the chase in 38.3 overs, leaving 69 balls to spare. The win ensured India avoided a series clean sweep.

Second Innings Key Performances

India: Rohit Sharma 121* (125) — master-class, filled the innings with authority.
India: Virat Kohli 74* (81) — responded superbly under the fanfare, no fuss.
Australia: the bowling set-up lacked bite in the second innings; none of the bowlers took a wicket in the chase.

India vs Australia 3rd ODI 2025: Key Highlights

The Rohit-Kohli partnership reminded us why this duo remains one of the most feared in ODI cricket. Their accumulation, placement and timing were flawless.
India’s bowling turnaround: after allowing Australia past 180, they took wickets at crucial junctures and halted the flow. Rana’s 4-39 was a game-changer.
The emotional under-current: Many believe this might have been Rohit and Kohli’s final ODI outing in Australia; the ovation and atmosphere were nostalgic.
India avoided a whitewash and ended with pride. Even in a series lost, a win with authority matters for momentum.
For Australia, the top-order passes didn’t translate into a big total; they let the contest slip away.

Player-of-the-Match / Series
Rohit Sharma was awarded Player of the Match for his unbeaten 121. He was also adjudged Player of the Series, a fitting acknowledgment of his impact.

India vs Australia 3rd ODI 2025: What Did the Captains Say (Post-Match)

India’s Captain Shubman Gill: He termed the performance “near perfect”. He praised the bowlers for pulling things back after Australia’s strong start, and paid tribute to Rohit and Kohli by saying: “It’s a delight to watch them bat.”
Australia’s Captain Mitchell Marsh: He acknowledged India’s superior batting, admitted Australia needed one more big partnership in the first innings to put them in control. He also noted the challenge posed by Rohit and Kohli’s experience.
Rohit Sharma (in presentation): “I’ve always loved coming here … it’s been fun all these years. I don’t know if we’ll be coming back to Australia, but I will take the cricket that I’ve played here.”
Virat Kohli: He was reflective, acknowledging the challenge, saying that even with thousands of runs one still has to earn each one, and batting with Rohit remains “a pleasure”.

India vs Australia 3rd ODI 2025: Personal View
As a cricket lover, I savoured this match. Not just because India won – although that always feels good – but because it combined so many elements: nostalgia, class, execution and statement-making. At a time when the duo of Rohit and Kohli are transitioning, this innings felt like a love-letter to ODI cricket. The way India’s bowlers stopped Australia when they were cruising (183/3) and then how the batting simply picked up the pieces – that’s textbook team effort.

The best part- no panic. From the moment Rohit and Kohli came together, you sensed the chase was over. The ground felt alive – the SCG crowd rising for every boundary, the combination of experience and poise was blissful. And for Australia, it was a reminder that if you let veterans settle, they will punish you.

From an outlook perspective: India may have lost the series, but finishing strong gives a psychological boost. For Rohit and Kohli, the knock raises questions (in the best sense) about how long they’ll last and if they can deliver such stand-outs more often. For the younger Indian players, sharing a dressing room with such men must be inspiring.

India vs Australia 3rd ODI 2025: Conclusion
In the three-match series between India and Australia, the first two games went Australia’s way. But the third? It belonged to India, and more specifically to Rohit and Kohli. A nine-wicket win in just 38.3 overs is emphatic – a reminder of the heights the Indian team can scale when all facets click. The bowlers set the platform, the batting duo delivered with composure and class, and the crowd witnessed one of those nights you’ll remember.

Yes, Australia won the series 2-1. But India walked away with respect, momentum and a statement win. And as we look ahead to more white-ball cricket – especially with the younger cohort coming through – this match feels like a pivot point: past meets future, but the present made its mark.

For lovers of ODI cricket, this one checked all boxes: partnerships, game-turners, emotional sub-text, clean execution. And on a ground that has seen so much history, this match will join those memories. For India, and especially for Rohit and Kohli, this knock will linger.

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