Inside India Tour Final Odi 2025 At the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG), the men in blue gave a resounding performance to beat the visitors by nine wickets.
The day was supported by an impressive bowling effort from India’s opening and middle-order stars, which restricted the Australian line-up.
Australian innings: Matt Renshaw bats for the home team
After winning the first toss and toss, Australia struggled to build momentum against a disciplined Indian attack. A solid foundation was laid by the top order, but consistent wicket-taking halted any significant scoring run.
The backbone of Australia’s innings was a blistering half-century from middle-order batsman Matthady Matthadh, who smashed 56 off 58 balls. Contributions also came from Mitchell Marsh (41) and Matthew Short (30), but the team were all out for a modest 236 at 46.4 overs.
The star with the ball for India was young pacer Harshit Rana, who flexed at his best to claim four wickets for 39 runs in just 39 overs. He was well supported by Washington Sundar Sundar (2/44) and AXAR PATEL (1/18), the Spin Duo (1/18) who applied pressure through the middle overs.
Indian innings: The Rohit and Kohli show
Chasing 237 for victory, India’s chase was clinical, relentless and quite fast. The tone was set by captain Rohit Sharma, who showed vintage form, powering his way to a magnificent century.
Rohit’s 121 runs came off 125 balls with 3 including 13 fours and 3 stumpings. Shubman Gill quickly made 24 (the only wicket taken by Josh Hazlewood), Virat Kohli went to partner his captain and the duo crushed Australia’s hopes. Kohli played a perfect anchor while still dominating the attack as he scored 74 runs off 81 deliveries.
Their massive partnership saw India reach the target, chasing the target in just 38.3 overs (237/1) and securing a comprehensive 9-wicket victory. Australia’s bowlers, including Mitchell Starc and Adam Zampa, struggled to find a breakthrough, highlighting the quality of India’s batting display.
Player of the match
Rohit Sharma was adjudged player of the match for his magnificent century. He was named player of the series for his phenomenal batting performances in his 50-over leg.
Australia took the series 2-1 1-1 thanks to wins in the first two ODIs, while India’s dominant performance in the final match gave the traveling fans a great finish to the series.
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Here’s the fan reaction:
An absolute classic knock from Rohit Sharma.
Pure class shots #Indvsaus #Rohitsharma
– Ayush Tripathi (@ayushtripath740) October 25, 2025
Here is a powerful and emotional quote
When Rohit Sharma lifts the bat for a hundred, the world stops for a moment. This is not just a century, but a poem written in time, grace and pure class. The calmness of a captain, the heart of a warrior who is a hitman for you. “
#Indvsaus #Rohitsharma pic.twitter.com/admbeaclyy– Dinesh Patel (Dinu) 🇮🇳 (@dinu_bhai_patel) October 25, 2025
Rohit Sharma Creates 50th Century in International Cricket!
✅ 12 tests
✅ 33 ODIS
✅ 5 t20isOnly player with 5+ 100 in three formats.
Holds the record for most ODI 100s by a visiting batter in Australia (6). 🇮🇳🔥#Hitman #Rohitsharma #Indvaus pic.twitter.com/zxpq0fij3r
– Finale Finale (@filmtofinale) October 25, 2025
Rohit Sharma brings up a fine century at the SCG! A moment for him. #Auswind | #Playoftheday | @Bkttires pic.twitter.com/p01pja35dp
– Cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) October 25, 2025
RO-KO to seal the win#Auswind #Teamindia
📸 Getty Images pic.twitter.com/52bl46VQL6– WhistlePodu Army ® – CSK fan club (@cskfansofficial) October 25, 2025
𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐧. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐲𝐭𝐡. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐌𝐧𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐞. 👑🙇🏼♂
Second highest run-getter in ODI history, Virat Kohli! May his reign continue! 🙌#Viratkohli 𓃵 pic.twitter.com/kjqtkgrk8x
– Mr. Peace 🕊️ (@cheguvera_20) October 25, 2025
Rohit Sharma Yr What did you do 😭😭❤️❤️#Auswind #Indvsaus You are #honestvsind pic.twitter.com/brouh0kh1o
– Chetan Kumar (@chetankuma14998) October 25, 2025
Virat Kohli appreciated Rohit Sharma after his century in Sydney.
– Rohit and Kohli bond. pic.twitter.com/yzej4z0jyl
– Hand (@immanu_18) October 25, 2025
Most against an opponent in Odis:
10 – Virat Kohli vs Sri Lanka
9 – Virat Kohli vs West Indies
9- Sachin Tendulkar vs Australia
9 * – Rohit Sharma vs Australia#Auswind #Roko #Teamindia pic.twitter.com/ioafof4jez– Soundary Bro (@soundarybro) October 25, 2025
𝐇.𝐔.𝐍.𝐃.𝐄.𝐃.𝐃. 💯
Take a bow, rohit sharma! 🙇♂
Odi asr no. 3️⃣3️⃣ for #Teamindia opener👏
– good to know (@goodtoknow_gtk) October 25, 2025
Rohit Sharma, you are a legend
– Sanjari Haria (@sanjariharia) October 25, 2025
Rohit Gurunath Sharma peak at 38. 🥶 pic.twitter.com/mnepfoxqd8
– Unkar (@ i_am_unkar_006) October 25, 2025
Virat Kohli hugs Rohit Sharma as he completes his facial. ♥ ️🥹 pic.twitter.com/eub1eulqze
– Tanuj (@imtanujsingh) October 25, 2025
What a brilliant ton from Rohit Sharma. A match winner as well as a career defining innings. pic.twitter.com/mpt2f8hkbk
– Vikash Kumar (@vkc1000) October 25, 2025
Most in hundreds of international cricket among active players:
Virat Kohli – 82
Joe Root – 58
Rohit Sharma – 50
Kane Williamson – 48
Steve Smith – 48#Auswind #Rohitsharma– Drunk for Cricket (@machaApp) October 25, 2025
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