KING HIT! Rohit Sharma’s Blazing 121 Silences Sydney, India Thump Australia by 9 Wickets in Grand Finale*
Summary: A bittersweet end to the tour! India gets its revenge in the 3rd ODI, smashing Australia by 9 wickets. HIT-MAN Rohit Sharma was unstoppable with a 'Player of the Series' 121*, perfectly partnered by King Kohli (74*). Young gun Harshit Rana's 4-fer set up the easy win. Aussies take the series 2-1, but India takes the final glory!
While Australia lifts the series trophy 2-1, Rohit's 'Player of the Series' masterclass, backed by Kohli's 74 and Harshit Rana's 4-fer, ensures India has the last laugh.*
Revenge is a dish best served cold, and in Sydney, it was served with a 'Hitman' special! The Indian Cricket Team, smarting from their series loss, put on a show of utter dominance to crush Australia by 9 wickets in the 3rd and final ODI.
The kangaroos may have won the series 2-1, but the Men in Blue, led by a majestic Rohit Sharma, painted the SCG blue in a consolation win that felt like so much more. This wasn't just a win; it was a statement.
Harshit Rana's Dream Spell Rips Through Aussies
After Australian captain Mitchell Marsh won the toss and opted to bat, it looked like a long day for the Indian bowlers. But they didn't account for Delhi's new pace sensation, Harshit Rana (4/39).
The young gun was on fire. He ripped the heart out of the Aussie middle order, sending back a set Alex Carey (24), Cooper Connolly (23), and Mitchell Owen (1) in a fiery spell of pace and aggression. His final scalp, bowling Hazlewood for a duck, was the perfect cherry on top. What a find for Team India!
The Spin Twins Tighten the Screws
While Rana brought the fire, the spin twins brought the choke. Washington Sundar (2/44) was immaculate, getting the two biggest wickets of the innings-Matthew Short (30) and the dangerous, set batsman Matt Renshaw (56)-just as they were looking to accelerate.
Axar Patel (1/18 in 6 overs) and Kuldeep Yadav (1/50) were at their economical best, ensuring the pressure was never released. A total of 236 all out was all the Aussies could manage, a target that looked 40 runs too short against India's batting might.
The 'Ro-Ko' Demolition Job
A target of 237 can be tricky. But not when Rohit Sharma is in that mood.
After Shubman Gill (24) departed early, nicking off to Hazlewood, the Sydney crowd witnessed the reunion they crave: 'Ro-Ko' at the crease. And it was pure, unadulterated box-office.
Rohit Sharma (121 off 125 balls)*, later named Player of the Match AND Series, was simply unstoppable. This wasn't just batting; it was a masterclass. He punched, he pulled, and he drove with the kind of elegance only he possesses. His 13 boundaries and 3 massive sixes dismantled the Aussie attack.
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And his partner-in-crime? The chase-master himself. Virat Kohli (74 off 81 balls)* was the perfect foil. While Rohit played the aggressor, Kohli was the silky-smooth accumulator, finding gaps, running hard, and dispatching any bad ball with disdain.
The two legends put on a massive, unbeaten partnership, steering India home with 11.3 overs (69 balls) to spare. It was pure, clinical dominance.
Match Highlights
- Rana on Fire: Harshit Rana announces his arrival on the big stage with a fiery 4-wicket haul.
- Spin Choke: Washington Sundar (2 wickets) and Axar Patel (1 wicket) tie down the Aussie middle order.
- Hitman Show: Rohit Sharma's glorious 121*, his first century of the tour and a captain's knock.
- Chase Master: Virat Kohli's flawless 74* ensures no hiccups in the run chase.
- Series Result: Australia wins the series 2-1, but India wins the final match in dominating fashion.
What This Win Means
This win is more than just a consolation. It's a stamp of authority. It proves that despite the series loss, India's core is stronger than ever. Harshit Rana's emergence gives the pace attack a new, exciting edge. And most importantly, the thumping return to form for both Rohit and Virat in a big partnership is the biggest takeaway for Indian fans.
So, the India Tour of Australia 2025 ends with a 2-1 scoreline to the hosts, but the final memory will be Rohit Sharma, bat raised, acknowledging the Sydney crowd. Hit-Man's knock, a series-defining performance, and a thumping 9-wicket win.
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