IND vs AUS: "Two non committal guys took India home" - Fans react as Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli star in India's 9-wicket win in Sydney ODI

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Published at :October 25, 2025 at 4:21 PM

Modified at :October 25, 2025 at 4:23 PM

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli star in India's win

(Courtesy : BCCI)

India lost the three-match ODI series 2-1.

Australia opted to bat first after winning the toss, having already sealed the ODI series with victories in Perth and Adelaide. India made two changes to their lineup, bringing in Prasidh Krishna and Kuldeep Yadav in place of Arshdeep Singh and Nitish Kumar Reddy.

Mitchell Marsh scored 41, while Matt Renshaw contributed 56 as Australia was bowled out for 236 in 46.4 overs. At one stage, they looked on course for a total well beyond 280, but India’s spinners turned things around with tight spells in the middle overs. Harshit Rana starred with figures of 4 for 39, and Washington Sundar chipped in with two wickets.

India, desperate to avoid a whitewash, needed their batters to step up—and they did just that. Openers Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill gave the team a strong start, adding 69 runs for the first wicket. Josh Hazlewood broke the stand by removing Gill for 24, paving the way for Virat Kohli’s much-anticipated arrival at the Sydney Cricket Ground to a thunderous reception.

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli during third ODI against India at SCG (Image Source: BCCI)

Kohli looked delighted after getting off the mark, while Rohit dominated the Australian attack with trademark flair. The Indian skipper brought up a magnificent century off 105 balls, as Kohli supported him with a fluent fifty from 56 deliveries.

Rohit Sharma remained unbeaten on 121 in 125 balls with 13 fours and three sixes, while Virat Kohli made 74* in 81 balls with seven fours to his name. Their partnership was 168* as India won the game by 9 wickets in 38.3 overs.

While Australia won the series 2-1, India managed to save a whitewash with a 9-wicket win. It was also great to watch both the veterans Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli getting amongst runs after primary failures.

Fans react as Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli star in India’s 9-wicket win Sydney ODI

The fans and cricket fraternity were over the moon seeing India ending the ODI series with a huge win over Australia. They took the X to share their joy.

Here are the posts:

The respect for Rohit and Virat by the crowd, the teams, the commentators, in their Aus denouement for two champions of the game is absolutely moving. Nice to see great players celebrated the world over😥👏🏻💪🏽.
— Ian Raphael Bishop (@irbishi) October 25, 2025

Happiness is seeing Rohit sharma & Virat Kohli finishing the game for team India.
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) October 25, 2025

Most celebrated single in cricket history 🔥 😭 #INDvsAUS pic.twitter.com/UWjmcvprhy
— Darshk 🇮🇳 (@wasdarshk018) October 25, 2025

One of India’s greatest Poet writes another great Poem. It is all about picking the right line or lines anyway 😊 #RohitSharma #INDvsAUS
— Vikram Sathaye (@vikramsathaye) October 25, 2025

They say old habits die hard. Fair to use that phrase for Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, so used to scoring runs all these years. Two of the greatest white-ball batters in the history. #INDvsAUS pic.twitter.com/fRwRFdpGQQ
— Rahul Rawat (@rawatrahul9) October 25, 2025

Rohit Sharma.Virat Kohli.These two aren’t just players anymore, they have become the emotions of people around the world. The life seems beautiful when you see these two what they do the best. #INDvsAUS pic.twitter.com/86CMqYX6GL
— ANSHUMAN🚩 (@AvengerReturns) October 25, 2025

ODI series extend nhi ho sakti kya ? 😭#INDvsAUS #RohitSharma𓃵 #ViratKohli𓃵 pic.twitter.com/CyzANXJZvj
— Tanay (@tanay_chawda1) October 25, 2025

Never write off the legends of the game – It’s a #RohitSharma & #ViratKohli show. Welcome back, the country missed you and the country needs you. As they said, “Form Is Temporary, Class Is Permanent” ❤️ #RoKo #INDvsAUS
— Himesh (@HimeshMankad) October 25, 2025

#INDvsAUS The World is healing.. pic.twitter.com/fQLI8CbEt3
— 🇮🇳 رومانا (@RomanaRaza) October 25, 2025

When the Ro-Ko show lights up, you just sit back and enjoy. A masterclass from #TeamIndia.#INDvsAUS pic.twitter.com/zIMRAOREZM
— Dr. Sanjiv Goenka (@DrSanjivGoenka) October 25, 2025

Do bhai dono tabaahi 🔥🔥🔥#INDvsAUS pic.twitter.com/8rWgeuvqsp
— isHaHaHa (@hajarkagalwa) October 25, 2025

Ravi Shastri congratulated both Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli after the match. 💙#RohitSharma #ViratKohli #AUSvIND #INDvsAUS pic.twitter.com/TIAabrj4iP
— Saabir Zafar (@Saabir_Saabu01) October 25, 2025

Finally after a long time we saw incredible innings from #rokoMuch needed Runs from Both.Loved the way they batted.@ImRo45 & @imVkohli #AUSvIND #RohitSharma #ViratKohli pic.twitter.com/MbPAuabgw9
— Munaf Patel (@munafpa99881129) October 25, 2025

#RohitSharma to Ajit Agarkar, Gautam Gambhir and every hater #INDvsAUS #AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/GukpAgtOOy
— The last dance (@26lastdance) October 25, 2025

This part of my life… this little part… is called HAPPINESS! 😭💙#AUSvIND #RohitSharma #ViratKohli pic.twitter.com/3ZSkJFKKex
— Punjab Kings (@PunjabKingsIPL) October 25, 2025

आज की ताज़ा ख़बर रोको, मत जाने दो 2027 is indeed far away but 2025 is still their Kingdom#ViratKohli #RohitSharma #RoKo #AUSvIND #INDvsAUS pic.twitter.com/V9sPG8wD70
— Vikrant Gupta (@vikrantgupta73) October 25, 2025

Two non committal guys took India home. 🥶 pic.twitter.com/g9CtKQfTP1
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) October 25, 2025

Who won the third IND vs AUS ODI?

India won the third IND vs AUS ODI.

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