Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli Lead Historic 168-Run Partnership in India’s ODI Win at SCG

At the Sydney Cricket Ground, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli delivered a masterful performance, leading India to a nine-wicket win in the third ODI against Australia despite the series loss. Rohit scored an unbeaten 121, marking his 50th international century and his ninth century against Australia, while Kohli contributed a calm, unbeaten 74, overcoming earlier ducks in the series. Their unbroken 168-run partnership not only secured the victory but also added to their record as the third-highest ODI partnership in history, with 5,483 runs together. Kohli surpassed Kumar Sangakkara to become the second-highest run-scorer in ODI cricket, while also holding the most runs in combined limited-overs formats, just ahead of Sachin Tendulkar. Both players expressed their fondness for playing in Australia, reflecting on their long careers and the joy of competing even as they focus on the 2027 World Cup. The BCCI commemorated their efforts with behind-the-scenes footage capturing the camaraderie and enduring legacy of these two cricketing icons in what may be their final Australian outing together.