In Last ODI of India’s Australia tour 2025 At the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG), the Men in Blue produced a brilliant performance to defeat the hosts by nine wickets.
The day belonged to India’s opening and middle-order stars, with an impressive bowling effort limiting the Australian lineup.
Australia innings: Matt Renshaw fights for the home team
After winning the toss and electing to bat first, Australia struggled to build momentum against a disciplined Indian attack. A solid base was established by the top order, but consistent wicket-taking prevented any significant increase in the scoring rate.
The backbone of the Australian innings was a half-century from middle-order batsman Matt Renshaw, who scored 56 runs off 58 balls. Mitchell Marsh (41) and Matthew Short (30) also contributed, but the team ultimately collapsed and were bowled out for a modest score of 236 runs in 46.4 overs.
The star of the ball for India was young fast bowler Harshit Rana, who bowled brilliantly and took four wickets for just 39 runs in 8.4 overs. They were well supported by the spin duo of Washington Sundar (2/44) and Axar Patel (1/18), who put on pressure in the middle overs.
India’s innings: The Rohit and Kohli show
Chasing 237 to win, the Indian target was extremely aggressive, brutal and remarkably fast. The tone was set by captain Rohit Sharma, who displayed his old form and scored a brilliant century.
Rohit’s 121 runs were scored in just 125 balls, which included 13 fours and 3 skyscraper sixes. After Shubman Gill was out for 24 (the only wicket to fall was Josh Hazlewood), Virat Kohli Came to form a partnership with his captain and both crushed Australia’s hopes. Kohli played the role of an ideal anchor by dominating the attack and scoring unbeaten 74 runs off 81 balls.
Their mammoth partnership ensured that India reached the target with ease, completing the chase in just 38.3 overs (237/1) and securing a comprehensive win by 9 wickets. Australian bowlers, including Mitchell Starc and Adam Zampa, struggled to find success, highlighting the quality of India’s batting performance.
player of the match
Rohit Sharma was adjudged Player of the Match for his brilliant century. He was named Player of the Series for his excellent batting performance in the 50-over phase.
While Australia took the series 2-1 thanks to wins in the first two ODIs, India’s impressive performance in the final match gave the traveling fans a great end to the series.
Here are the fans’ reactions:
Absolutely classic knock from Rohit Sharma.
pure range shots #INDvsAUS #RohitSharma
โ Ayush Tripathi (@AyushTripath740) 25 October 2025
Here is a powerful and emotional quote
When Rohit Sharma raises his bat for a century the world stops for a moment. It’s not just a century, it’s a poem written in time, grace and pure class. The calm nature of a captain, the heart of a warrior is what makes you a hitman.โ
#INDvsAUS #RohitSharma pic.twitter.com/ADMbeAcLYy– Dinesh Patel (Dinu)๐ฎ๐ณ (@Dinu_bai_patel) 25 October 2025
Rohit Sharma completed his 50th century in international cricket!
โ 12 tests
โ 33 ODI
โ 5 T20IsOnly player with 5+100 in all three formats.
He also holds the record for most ODI centuries (6) by a visiting batsman in Australia.#hitman #RohitSharma #INDvAUS pic.twitter.com/ZXpq0FiJ3R
– Film to Finale (@FilmtoFinale) 25 October 2025
Rohit Sharma scored a brilliant century at SCG! What a moment it was for him. #AUSvIND , #PlayoftheDay , @BKTtires pic.twitter.com/p01PjA35dp
โ cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) 25 October 2025
Ro-ko to ensure victory ๐#AUSvIND #TeamIndia
๐ธGetty Images pic.twitter.com/52Bl46Vql6– Whistlepodu Armyยฎ – CSK Fan Club (@CSKFansOfficial) 25 October 2025
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Virat Kohli is the second highest run scorer in ODI history! May his reign continue!#ViratKohli๐ต pic.twitter.com/KjqTKgrk8x
– Mr. Peace ๐๏ธ (@cheguvera_20) 25 October 2025
Rohit Sharma friend, what a guy you are ๐ญ๐ญโค๏ธโค๏ธ#AUSvIND #INDvsAUS #AUSvsIND pic.twitter.com/BROUh0Kh1o
โ Chetan Kumar (@ChetanKuma14998) 25 October 2025
Virat Kohli praising Rohit Sharma after scoring a century in Sydney.
โ The bond of Rohit and Kohli.๐ pic.twitter.com/yzEJ4z0jYl
– Manu. (@IMManu_18) 25 October 2025
Most centuries against an opponent in ODIs:
10-Virat Kohli vs Sri Lanka
9-Virat Kohli vs West Indies
9- Sachin Tendulkar vs Australia
9*- Rohit Sharma vs Australia#AUSvIND #Stop #TeamIndia pic.twitter.com/IoAfOF4jez– Boundary Bro (@boundarybro) 25 October 2025
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Salute you, Rohit Sharma!
ODI century no. For 3๏ธโฃ3๏ธโฃ #TeamIndia opener๐
– Good to Know (@GoodToKnow_GTK) 25 October 2025
Rohit Sharma, you are great
– Sanjari Haria (@sanjariharia) 25 October 2025
Rohit Gurunath Sharma is at his peak at the age of 38. pic.twitter.com/mnEPfoxqD8
-Unkar (@I_am_Unkar_006) 25 October 2025
Virat Kohli hugging Rohit Sharma after completing his century. pic.twitter.com/eUb1EuLQZE
– Tanuj (@ImTanujSingh) 25 October 2025
What a brilliant century from Rohit Sharma. A match-winning innings, as well as a career-defining innings. pic.twitter.com/MPt2F8HKbk
– Vikas Kumar (@vkc1000) 25 October 2025
Most centuries among active players in international cricket:
Virat Kohli- 82
Joe Route-58
Rohit Sharma- 50
Kane Williamson- 48
Steve Smith- 48#AUSvIND #RohitSharma– Machaao for Cricket (@MachaaoApp) 25 October 2025
