Rohit & Kohli Shine Bright: India Crush Australia by 9 Wickets in Sydney ODI.India may have lost the series, but they sure won hearts in Sydney!
In a dominant display of class and power, Rohit Sharma smashed a sensational 121* while Virat Kohli added a silky-smooth 74* as India crushed Australia by 9 wickets in the 3rd ODI at the SCG.
The Men in Blue chased down 237 like it was just another day at work — calm, clinical, and confident.
First Innings: Aussies Stumble, India Strike Back
Australia won the toss and decided to bat — but things didn’t go as planned!
They started solid, but once India’s bowlers found their rhythm, the Aussie middle order just collapsed.
A brilliant spell by a young Indian bowler (4 wickets for 39) turned the game on its head.
From 100/1 to all out for 236 — the SCG crowd couldn’t believe the turnaround!
🚀 Rohit-Kohli Show Steals the Spotlight
Enter the Hitman & the King.
Rohit Sharma looked in vintage form, timing everything perfectly and sending the ball sailing over the ropes.
On the other end, Virat Kohli was calm and classy, playing anchor and breaking records — he’s now the second-highest run-scorer in ODI history, overtaking Kumar Sangakkara!
Together, they stitched an unstoppable partnership, making Australia’s bowling look ordinary.
The crowd? On their feet. The Aussie bowlers? Out of answers.
By the 39th over, India had sealed it — a statement win if there ever was one!
Fans React: “Vintage India is Back!”
Social media lit up right after the win.
From “Rohit the Rockstar” to “Kohli the King,” fans flooded X and Instagram with memes, celebrations, and joy.
Cricket fans called it “the perfect end to a tough series.”
One user wrote, “You can beat India, but you can’t break their spirit!”
What’s Next for Team India
With the ODI series done (Australia won 2–1), Team India now turns its focus to the upcoming T20 series.
This win gives them the perfect momentum and confidence boost heading in.
If Rohit and Kohli stay in this form, and the young bowlers keep delivering — opponents better watch out!
Final Word
This Sydney victory wasn’t just about numbers — it was about pride, passion, and payback.
India showed that even when the series is gone, the fight never is.
Aussies may have won the trophy, but India won the moment — and sometimes, that’s what cricket’s all about.