Thanks to the strong innings of Rohit Sharma 121 not out and Virat Kohli 74 not out, India defeated Australia in the third ODI played in Sydney. Team India achieved the target of 237 runs by losing one wicket in just 38.3 overs. King Kohli has created history in this match. He has become the second batsman to score the most runs in ODI cricket after Sachin Tendulkar. Virat left behind former Sri Lankan legend Kumar Sangakkara and made this great record.

Virat Kohli now has 14255 runs in 305 matches of ODI cricket at an average of 57.71. Whereas former Sri Lankan legend Kumar Sangakkara has 14234 runs in his name in 404 matches. Sachin Tendulkar, famously known as God of Cricket, who is at number one in this list, has 18426 runs in his name in 463 ODI matches.

5 batsmen who scored the most runs in the history of ODI cricket

Sachin Tendulkar – 18426 runs
Virat Kohli – 14235 runs
Kumar Sangakkara – 14234 runs
Ricky Ponting – 13704 runs
Sanath Jayasuriya – 13430 runs

After a strong half-century in Sydney, Virat Kohli said thank you Australia

Virat Kohli said on his memories spent in Australia, “I think it all started in 2013. If we (Virat and Rohit) make a big partnership, play 20 overs together, then we know that our innings will be important for the team’s victory, the opposing team has also realized this. We have loved coming and playing in this country, we have played very good cricket here. All of you (Australian crowd) are in our support. to come Thank you very much for this. Thank you Australia.”

India won the third ODI by 9 wickets

India defeated Australia by 9 wickets in the third ODI. Rohit Sharma made an important contribution to Team India’s victory by playing the match-winning inning of 121 runs. On the other hand, Virat Kohli also returned unbeaten after playing a half-century inning of 74 runs. India may have won the third ODI match played in Sydney, but Australia has won the series 2-1. This is also the first win of Shubman Gill as ODI captain.

India has defeated Australia by 9 wickets in the third ODI. Rohit Sharma made an important contribution to Team India’s victory by playing the match-winning inning of 121 runs. On the other hand, Virat Kohli also returned unbeaten after playing a half-century inning of 74 runs. India may have won the third ODI match played in Sydney, but Australia has won the series 2-1. This is also the first win of Shubman Gill as ODI captain.

The Indian bowlers did not allow the Australian batsmen to play even the full 50 overs. Batting first, the Kangaroo team was able to score only 236 runs. Harshit Rana took the maximum of 4 wickets for India, which is also Harshit’s best performance in any ODI match so far.

Virat-Rohit Sharma shined

Team India, which was chasing the small target of 237 runs, lost the wicket of Shubman Gill at the score of 69. Shubman Gill was out after scoring only 24 runs. Gill’s bat remained silent in this series, scoring only 43 runs in 3 innings. But Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma together took the lead and gave India victory.

Rohit Sharma played an unbeaten inning of 121 runs, which was the 33rd century of his ODI career and 50th century of his international career. They made a not out partnership of 168 runs for the second wicket. This was the 19th time in ODI, when Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma had a partnership of more than 100 runs. Now only Sachin Tendulkar-Sourav Ganguly and Kumar Sangakkara-Tilakaratne Dilshan are ahead of him in terms of highest partnership of 100+ runs.

Shubman Gill’s first win

Before the Australian tour, Shubman Gill was appointed the new ODI captain. Under his captaincy, Team India lost the first match by 7 wickets. The second ODI match played in Adelaide was close, but there too India lost by 2 wickets. After losing the first two matches as captain, Gill has finally hoisted the flag in Sydney.

Indian cricket team’s hitman Rohit Sharma did wonders in the third ODI being played against Australia in Sydney. While chasing the target of 237 runs, Rohit Sharma scored a match winning century. During this, 11 fours and 2 sixes came from the hitman’s bat. This is Rohit Sharma’s 33rd century in ODI cricket. Now Rohit has scored 50 centuries in international cricket.

This is Rohit Sharma’s 9th century in ODI cricket against Australia. Rohit Sharma has equaled Sachin Tendulkar’s record in terms of scoring most ODI centuries against Australia. Both Sachin and Rohit now have 9 centuries each against Australia in ODIs.

Rohit Sharma became the first batsman in the world to do so

Against Australia in Sydney, Rohit Sharma scored a century in 105 balls with the help of 11 fours and 2 sixes. This is Hitman’s 33rd century in ODI. He has 12 centuries to his name in Test and 5 centuries in T20 International. In this way Rohit has scored 50 centuries in international cricket. In this way, Rohit Sharma has become the only batsman in the world to score five or more centuries in all three formats of international cricket.

Most ODI centuries by a visiting batsman in Australia

This is Rohit Sharma’s sixth century in ODI in Australia. With this, Hitman has now become the batsman to score most ODI centuries by a visiting batsman in Australia. Rohit scored his sixth century in the 33rd innings. Earlier this record was in the name of India’s legendary batsman Virat Kohli. Virat has scored 5 centuries in 32 ODI innings in Australia. Former Sri Lankan batsman Kumar Sangakkara also has five centuries in his name in Australia.

Most ODI centuries against an opposing team

10 Virat Kohli vs Sri Lanka
9 Virat Kohli vs West Indies
9 Sachin Tendulkar vs Australia
9 Rohit Sharma vs Australia

Most ODI centuries by a visiting batsman in Australia

6 Rohit Sharma (33 innings)
5 Virat Kohli (32 innings)
5 Kumar Sangakkara (49 innings)

Shubman Gill lost the toss in India vs Australia third ODI, he had also lost the toss in the first and second ODI played in Perth and Adelaide respectively. Although the trend of losing the toss did not start from this series, nor is it happening from this year, even last year (2024) India could not win the toss. Let us tell you when India last won the toss in ODI.

India has lost the toss in ODIs 18 consecutive times, this is a record. No team has ever lost more consecutive tosses than this. The second team to lose the most number of toss consecutively in ODI is Netherlands, which has lost the toss 11 consecutive times.

When did India last win the toss in ODI?

The process of losing the toss started from the India vs Australia match itself. November 19, 2023 was a painful day for Indian fans in the history of cricket, it was the final match of ODI World Cup 2023. India had lost this match. Rohit Sharma also lost the toss in this match, whereas earlier in the semi-final match against New Zealand, India had won the toss.

India won the toss for the last time in ODI on November 15, 2023, this was the semi-final match of the World Cup. In this, India reached the final by defeating New Zealand by 70 runs, but lost to Australia in the final.

Toss is also a reason for India’s defeat in Australia!

By winning the first 2 matches in the 3-match series, Australia had already taken an unassailable 2-0 lead. One reason for India’s series defeat was losing the toss, because there were overcast conditions in Perth and Adelaide. In the first match, the match had to be stopped 4 times in India’s innings. In both the matches, Australian captain Mitchell Marsh won the toss and decided to bowl first. In the third ODI he chose to bat first.

Rohit Sharma 100 In IND vs AUS ODI: India’s star batsman Rohit Sharma is looking in better form in the ODI series against Australia. Rohit is performing well not only in batting but also in fielding. Rohit took two brilliant catches in the third ODI between India and Australia. With the catch of Australian player Nathan Ellis, Rohit Sharma scored his century of catches in ODIs. Rohit Sharma has taken 100 catches in ODI cricket. Rohit has become the sixth Indian player to take 100 catches in ODIs. The names of players like Sachin Tendulkar to Virat Kohli are included in this list.

Rohit Sharma’s ‘Special 100’

Rohit Sharma is one of the most brilliant fielders in the Indian team. Rohit has completed 100 catches in his ODI career. Rohit has taken 2 catches in the third ODI against Australia. Rohit is doing wonders in batting also. Rohit Sharma played a brilliant inning of 73 runs in the second ODI. He also scored a strong half-century in the third ODI.

Milestone unlocked

Rohit Sharma completes his 100th catch in ODIs #TeamIndia , @ImRo45 pic.twitter.com/OORJncEFJI

— BCCI (@BCCI) October 25, 2025

Indians who have taken most catches in ODI

Virat Kohli’s name is on top in taking most catches in ODI. The names of many legendary players like Mohammad Azharuddin, Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid and Suresh Raina are included in this list. Now with this special 100, Rohit Sharma has also become the Indian player to take 100 catches in ODIs.

• Kohli also took 2 brilliant catches in Sydney ODI. With this, Virat has taken 164 catches so far in his ODI career.
• Former Indian cricket team captain Mohammad Azharuddin has 156 catches in his name in ODIs.
• The name of Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar is also included in this list. Apart from being a better batsman, Sachin has also been an excellent fielder. Sachin Tendulkar has taken 140 catches in his ODI career.
• Rahul Dravid also played the role of a brilliant fielder for the team. Indian team’s veteran player Rahul Dravid has 124 catches in his name in ODIs.
• Former Indian cricketer Suresh Raina is known as a tremendous fielder. Raina has 102 catches in his name in ODIs.
• Rohit Sharma’s name has also been included in this 100-club. Rohit has completed 100 catches in ODIs.

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As soon as Virat Kohli took his first run in the third ODI being played against Australia in Sydney, the entire stadium echoed with noise. The fans started clapping, Kohli also celebrated lightly and started laughing. He came to the crease after the dismissal of Shubman Gill, who along with Rohit Sharma made a partnership of 69 runs for the first wicket.

The first ODI on the Australia tour was played in Perth, Kohli was playing an international match after 224 days. Fans had expectations from him but he was ‘ducked out’. Even though it was fine, the fans’ hearts were broken when he could not open his account even in the second ODI played in Adelaide. This happened for the first time in history when Virat Kohli was out for zero in 2 consecutive ODIs.

Virat Kohli’s first run after two ‘ducks’

Today in Sydney, Virat Kohli ran fast and completed a run on his very first ball. This was also his first run of this series, the first run which came after two ‘ducks’ made the fans happy, all the spectators sitting in Sydney applauded. Kohli also celebrated it in a light manner. During this, a smile appeared on Kohli’s face.

Eppudu ela chestharu ra duck out #INDvsAUS #ViratKohli pic.twitter.com/mXpGZCJscf

— Man__reddy (@Bad_at_everthin) October 25, 2025

Shreyas Iyer got injured while taking a catch in the third ODI against Australia, although it can be called the best catch of this series so far. In the third ODI, Australia, batting first, scored 236 runs in 46.4 overs. The big question is whether Iyer will be able to come to his position to bat?

Shreyas Iyer got injured in the 34th over, when Alex Carey tried to hit a big shot on the fourth ball of the over and the ball went high. Shreyas Iyer took a surprising catch while running backwards from backward point. But while falling he got hurt on his stomach. He immediately lay down on the field, he was in pain and then the physio came to the field and Iyer went out of the field.

Shreyas SUPERMAN Iyer!

Puts his body on the line for #TeamIndia and gets the much needed wicket.#AUSvIND 3rd ODI | LIVE NOW https://t.co/0evPIuAfKW pic.twitter.com/LCXriNqYFy

— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) October 25, 2025

Shreyas Iyer is the vice-captain in this series. When he got injured, he was in the role of captain, because the main captain Shubman Gill was out of the field. As soon as Iyer went out, Gill came inside. In the second ODI, Iyer played a good inning of 61 runs, although in the first match he was out after scoring 11 runs.

Shreyas Iyer bats at number four. Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill open and Virat Kohli bats at number three. How serious is Iyer’s injury at the time of writing? There has been no official update regarding this. It remains to be seen whether Iyer comes to play in his batting order or someone else comes to bat before him.

India got the target of 237 to win

Batting first, Australia had a good start, Mitchell Marsh scored 41, Matt Short scored 30 and then Matt Renshaw scored 56 runs. Australia’s fourth wicket fell at 183 and then the entire team was all out within 53 runs. Harshit Rana took maximum 4 wickets for India. However, Australia is maintaining an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series.

Travis Head played an inning of 29 runs in 25 balls in the third ODI against India being played in Sydney, in this innings he hit 6 fours. Here he has made a big record by completing 3000 runs in his ODI career. Head made a partnership of 61 runs with Mitchell Marsh for the first wicket.

Australia won the toss and decided to bat first, Travis Head and Mitchell Marsh provided a steady start. Both batted cautiously, as soon as Head started adopting an aggressive attitude, he lost his wicket. He was dismissed by Mohammad Siraj in the 10th over.

Travis Head created history

Head has now become the fastest batsman for Australia to score 3000 ODI runs, earlier this record was in the name of Steve Smith. Smith has now retired from ODI. Steve Smith had completed 3000 runs in the 79th innings, this was Head’s 76th innings.

Let us tell you that the fastest batsman in the world to complete 3000 ODI runs is Hashim Amla. This legendary South African batsman had touched this figure in 57 innings. The fastest batsman to complete 3000 ODI runs for India is Shikhar Dhawan, Dhawan completed 3000 ODI runs in the 72nd innings.

India has lost the series

Australia has already been named the host of 3 ODI matches. Australia won the rain-affected match in Perth by 7 wickets. In the second match, Australia won by 2 wickets and took an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series.

Today Shubman Gill and team are fighting for respect, it has never happened in history when Australia has clean swept India in an ODI series in Australia. India would like to avoid this unwanted record by winning the third ODI. Virat Kohli has been out for zero in both the matches of this series, today a match-winning inning is expected from him.

In terms of toss in ODI cricket, the luck of the Indian team captain has been so bad for the last few months that he is continuously losing the toss. Currently, India is on Australia tour, where the last match of the 3-match ODI series is being played today at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Australia has an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series, with the host team registering impressive wins in Perth and Adelaide.

One reason for the defeat in both the matches was losing the toss, in both the matches Mitchell Marsh had chosen to bowl first. It was not easy for India to bat first in overcast conditions, India is batting first in the third match but this decision was also of Mitchell Marsh because he won the toss.

India has lost the toss for the 18th consecutive time!

India last won the toss in ODI cricket in November 2023, this was a World Cup match. Since then, India has lost the toss in all the matches in this format. India is the country that has lost the toss the most number of consecutive times in ODI cricket, this record was not made today but this unwanted record was registered in the name of India during the Champions Trophy played this year itself. Then the captain of India was Rohit Sharma.

Top 5 countries that have lost the most number of tosses in ODIs

• India- 18 times (November 19, 2023 to October 23, 2025*)
• Netherlands- 11 times (March 18, 2011 to August 27, 2013)
• England- 9 times (January 27, 2023 to September 13, 2023)
• USA- 9 times (May 29, 2022 to August 13, 2022)
• England- 9 times (January 22, 2017 to May 29, 2017)

India entered with 2 changes in the third ODI

The Indian team has made 2 changes in the third ODI. Nitish Kumar Reddy was not available for selection due to injury, Arshdeep Singh is also out along with him. Kuldeep Yadav and Prasidh Krishna have got a chance in the playing 11.

India’s playing XI: Shubman Gill (captain), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Axar Patel, KL Rahul (wicket keeper), Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Harshit Rana, Prasidh Krishna, Mohammed Siraj.

Australia’s playing XI: Mitchell Marsh (captain), Travis Head, Matthew Short, Matthew Renshaw, Alex Carey (wicket-keeper), Cooper Connolly, Mitchell Owen, Mitchell Starc, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood.

India vs Australia 3rd ODI is being played today at Sydney Cricket Ground. Once again Team India lost the toss, Mitchell Marsh won the toss and decided to bat first. This is the 18th consecutive time that India has lost the toss in ODI. Australia is maintaining an unassailable 2-0 lead in the 3-match series. India has made 2 changes in the playing 11 in the third ODI.

Prasidh’s chance with Kuldeep Yadav

Kuldeep Yadav has got a place in the playing 11 in the third ODI. There were 2 changes in this match, Prasidh Krishna is also playing the match along with Kuldeep. Fast bowler Arshdeep Singh and all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy have been dropped.

Playing XI: Shubman Gill (captain), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Axar Patel, KL Rahul (wicket keeper), Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Harshit Rana, Prasidh Krishna, Mohammed Siraj.

One change in Australia’s playing 11

Mitchell Marsh (captain), Travis Head, Matthew Short, Matthew Renshaw, Alex Carey (wicket-keeper), Cooper Connolly, Mitchell Owen, Mitchell Starc, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood.

Shubhman Gill’s name should not get this stigma!

Australia has already won the series by winning the first and second ODIs played in Perth and Adelaide. Now India is fighting the battle of respect today, if Team India loses this match too, then it will be the first time in history when Australia will clean sweep India in an ODI series in its own country.

RO-KO record in Sydney

Virat Kohli has scored a half-century (89) in only one of the 7 ODI matches played at the Sydney Cricket Ground. He has scored 146 runs in 7 matches at an average of 24.33. What is more worrying than this figure is that Kohli has been out for zero in the last two matches. This has happened for the first time in history.

Rohit Sharma has played 5 ODI matches at Sydney Cricket Ground, his record has been better than Virat Kohli. In Sydney, Rohit has scored 333 runs at an average of 66.60, which includes 1 century and 2 half-century innings.