In the third and final ODI between India and Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground on October 25, 2025, India delivered a commanding performance to secure a comprehensive victory. After Australia opted to bat first, they were bowled out for 236 in 46.4 overs. Matt Renshaw top-scored with 56, but a disciplined Indian bowling attack, led by Harshit Rana's impressive 4/39, kept Australia in check. Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, and Washington Sundar also contributed with key breakthroughs, restricting Australia to a modest total.
In response, India chased down the target with ease, thanks to stellar performances from their senior batsmen. Rohit Sharma played a masterful innings, scoring 100 off 105 balls, marking his 33rd ODI century. This achievement not only underscored his consistency but also propelled him to become India's third-highest run-scorer in ODIs, surpassing Sourav Ganguly's tally of 11,221 runs.
Virat Kohli, making a highly anticipated comeback after a series of low scores, contributed a fluent 59. His innings was a testament to his resilience and class under pressure. Additionally, Kohli reached a significant milestone by becoming only the third Indian batter to accumulate over 2,500 runs against Australia in ODIs, further solidifying his legacy in international cricket.
This emphatic win prevented a series sweep and provided India with a morale-boosting victory, highlighting the enduring brilliance of their senior stars.