The 3rd ODI Match between India vs Australia was played in the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) on 25 October 2025. The fans a thrilling encounter as India chased down the target comfortably, led by Rohit Sharma brilliant century. India all-round performance highlighted their batting depth and strong bowling attack.
Match Summary
India win by 9 wickets in the final ODI. Chasing 237, India top order delivered a stellar performance. Rohit Sharma scored an unbeaten 121 runs off 125 balls while Virat Kohli supported with 74* runs off 81 balls. Their unbroken 168-run partnership sealed a comfortable win in just 38.3 overs.
Australia Innings
Australia batted first and managed 236 runs all out in 46.4 overs. Matt Renshaw top-scored with 56 runs and Travis Head contributed 44 runs. Harshit Rana led India bowling with 4 wickets for 39 runs. Kuldeep Yadav and Jasprit Bumrah picked up crucial wickets to restrict Australia under 240.
India Innings
Chasing 237, India lost no wickets. Rohit Sharma’s century included 10 fours and 3 sixes. Virat Kohli rotated strike and hit 8 boundaries. The partnership ended the game early, showing India’s dominance in the series finale.
Top Performers
- Player of the Match: Rohit Sharma (India) – 121* runs, century brilliance
- Best Bowler (India): Harshit Rana – 4 wickets for 39 runs
- Best Bowler (Australia): Pat Cummins – 3 wickets for 61 runs
Read Also: India vs Australia – 2nd ODI Match Report
Series Result
Australia won the 3-match ODI series 2–1, but India victory in the final ODI boosted confidence ahead of the T20 series. The match showcased India batting depth, spin attack, and overall team strength.
India ODI Squad
| Player | Role |
|---|---|
| Rohit Sharma (C) | Batsman |
| Shubman Gill | Batsman |
| Virat Kohli | Batsman |
| KL Rahul | Wicket-Keeper |
| Hardik Pandya | All-Rounder |
| Ravindra Jadeja | All-Rounder |
| Mohammed Siraj | Bowler |
| Kuldeep Yadav | Bowler |
| Jasprit Bumrah | Bowler |
| Shardul Thakur | Bowler |
Australia ODI Squad
| Player | Role |
|---|---|
| Pat Cummins (C) | Bowler |
| David Warner | Batsman |
| Travis Head | Batsman |
| Marnus Labuschagne | Batsman |
| Mitchell Marsh | All-Rounder |
| Glenn Maxwell | All-Rounder |
| Josh Hazlewood | Bowler |
| Adam Zampa | Bowler |
| Marcus Stoinis | All-Rounder |
| Alex Carey | Wicket-Keeper |
Upcoming Matches – India vs T20 Series
| Match | Date | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 1st T20 | 28 October 2025 | Brisbane |
| 2nd T20 | 31 October 2025 | Melbourne |
| 3rd T20 | 3 November 2025 | Sydney |
Conclusion
This ODI showcased India strength in both batting and bowling. Rohit Sharma century and Harshit Rana bowling performance were the major highlights. Fans are now eagerly waiting for the T20 series, expecting more thrilling cricketing action. India win will boost morale for the upcoming limited-overs matches against Australia.
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