India won a thrilling one‑day match against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground, thanks to a brilliant 121 from Rohit Sharma and an unbeaten 74 from Virat Kohli. The Indians claimed a nine‑wicket victory, ending the series on a high note and keeping their win‑ratio strong.
Australia opened the innings confidently, but India’s bowlers came alive. Harshit Rana delivered a match‑defining spell of 4‑39, turning the tide and shredding the hosts for 236 runs. India’s reply began solidly; Shubman Gill and Rohit Sharma added a solid 68 for the first wicket before Gill was dismissed by Josh Hazlewood.
The partnership between Rohit and Kohli ignited the chase. Rohit blasted 13 fours and three sixes in his 121 off 125 balls, while Kohli kept a steady rhythm, scoring 74 from 81 deliveries with seven boundaries. Together they built an unbeaten 168‑run stand that took India to the target with more than 11 overs to spare.
The Australian bowlers struggled on the PC pitch, which offered little movement. Rohit’s timing and placement were spot on. He clipped, drove, and lofted wickets from Mitchell Starc, while Gill took a six off a Cooper Connolly promo to open the powerplay. Later, Hazlewood’s wobble sent Gill crashing to the ground and Kohli stepped in to face a fresh onslaught, drawing a standing ovation for what may have been his final run at the SCG.
Kohli’s innings was a blend of composure and aggression. He cut Adam Zampa for four, pulled Hazlewood, and played elegant strokes off Starc. Rohit continued to dominate, slashing a six over long‑off and accelerating as his battery of shots rattled the Australian bowlers. Their partnership broke 100 runs with a powerful drive from Rohit, secured his 121, and carried India across the line comfortably.
Key match highlights:
- India 237/1 (38.3 overs), chasing 237, led by Rohit Sharma 121 and Virat Kohli 74
- Australia 236 (43.4 overs), Matthew Renshaw 56, Mitchell Marsh 41
- Harshit Rana 4‑39 gave India a crucial edge
- India won by 9 wickets at the Sydney Cricket Ground
The win keeps India in strong form, preventing a clean sweep defeat and confirming Rohit Sharma’s recent 33rd ODI century and Kohli’s place among ODI’s record‑setting scorers. The crowd’s energy and the players’ performances made this a memorable Sunday for cricket fans worldwide.
Source: ianslive
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