In a historic moment at the Sydney Cricket Ground, India’s legendary batsman Rohit Sharma And Virat Kohli Their names were inscribed with legends Sachin Tendulkar And Sourav GangulyEqualing his record for most partnerships of over 150 in One Day International (ODI). The pair’s brilliant unbeaten partnership of 168 runs led India to victory. Win over Australia by nine wickets in the third ODIWhich marks another golden chapter in their illustrious partnership.
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli join the elite club
The Rohit-Kohli duo achieved their 12th 150-plus partnership in ODIs and equaled the long-standing record of Tendulkar and Ganguly. The Indian giants had set the benchmark with their unmatched chemistry at the top of the order in the early 2000s. Now, Rohit and Kohli stand shoulder to shoulder with them, dominating modern bowling attacks across all continents.
Highest 150+ partnership in ODI
- Tendulkar and Ganguly: 12
- Rohit and Kohli: 12
- Tillakaratne Dilshan and Kumar Sangakkara: 7
The feat underlines the longevity, consistency and understanding of the duo – qualities that have defined India’s batting superiority in white-ball cricket over the past decade.
Dominant chase seals India’s win at SCG
Chasing the target of 237 runs to win, Rohit scored unbeaten 121 runs. Kohli Silenced the critics with an unbeaten 74 after two rare ducks earlier in the series. Together, they dismantled the Australian attack with brilliant stroke play, impeccable timing and calculated aggression. India avoided a series whitewash and won in 38.3 overs.
Their partnership was a masterclass in chasing – starting cautiously before picking up the pace with precision. The SCG crowd witnessed the brilliance of the old Kohli-Rohit duo as the duo rotated the strike with ease and punished loose balls with authority.
A record built on trust and continuity
The partnership of Tendulkar and Ganguly was once the gold standard for Indian cricket. On Saturday, Rohit and Kohli matched that greatness, showing how their styles – Rohit’s elegance and Kohli’s intensity – complement each other perfectly. Beyond the numbers, their understanding of pressure situations and ability to lift each other’s game has made them one of the strongest pairs in cricket.
With this achievement, Rohit and Kohli also remain second only to Tendulkar-Ganguly in terms of most century partnerships (26) in ODI history. Both legends, under intense scrutiny for form and fitness, responded with typical grit and talent – proving that their hunger for success is far from waning.
For Rohit and Kohli, this record-equalling achievement is another reminder of their enduring legacy – one that spans eras from Tendulkar-Ganguly dominance to India’s modern powerhouse duo.
As the cricket world celebrates this milestone, one thing is clear: the legacy of Indian batting greatness continues – passed on seamlessly from one iconic partnership to the next.