Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli’s unbeaten 168-run partnership led India to a 9-wicket win over Australia. Rohit returned unbeaten after scoring 121 runs and Virat 74 runs. Thanks to the strong innings of Virat-Rohit, Team India had achieved the target of 237 runs with 69 balls remaining. During this period, both of them together have destroyed many records.

Rohit and Virat broke 7 big records

Most ODI centuries against Australia- Rohit Sharma has become equal to Sachin Tendulkar in terms of scoring most centuries in ODIs against Australia. This was his 9th century against the Kangaroo team, Sachin had also scored 9 centuries in ODI against Australia. Whereas Virat is at second place in this matter with 8 centuries.

Most centuries as an opener- Rohit Sharma has now scored 45 centuries as an opener in international cricket. In this matter he has reached the level of Sachin Tendulkar (45). The record for scoring most centuries as an opener in international cricket is in the name of David Warner, who scored 49 centuries.

Rohit-Kohli 100+ partnership- Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have made partnerships of more than 100 runs 19 times in ODI cricket. Among the pairs that have made a partnership of 100+ runs, Rohit-Kohli is now behind only Tillakaratne Dilshan-Kumar Sangakkara (20) and Sachin Tendulkar-Sourav Ganguly (26).

Highest score of 50+ while chasing- Virat Kohli has now become the batsman to score the most 50+ while chasing in ODIs. This was his 70th innings of chasing in ODI, whereas Sachin Tendulkar had done so 69 times.

Most runs in ODI- Virat Kohli has now become the second highest run scorer in ODI cricket. While playing an inning of 74 runs, Virat has left Kumar Sangakkara (14234) behind. Virat has now scored 14,255 runs. Now only Sachin Tendulkar (18,426) is ahead of him.

50 centuries in international cricket- Rohit Sharma has now become only the third Indian to score 50 centuries in Test, ODI and T20 combined. Before him, only Sachin Tendulkar (100 centuries) and Virat Kohli (82) have been able to do this.

Record of playing most matches together- Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have equaled Rahul Dravid and Sachin Tendulkar in terms of playing most number of matches together in international cricket. This was Virat-Rohit’s 391st international match together, Sachin-Dravid had also played the same number of matches together.

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Virat Kohli became the second highest run scorer in ODI cricket, leaving Kumar Sangakkara behind.

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.

The lion of the cricket field, who ruled this game for years. That Virat Kohli is now at the last stage of his career, not we but every cricket legend is saying this. Although Virat’s fitness is excellent, it is believed that he will take retirement from ODI soon. Kohli was out for zero in Perth, the same happened in Adelaide also. Kohli could not open the account, but while returning from the ground to the pavilion, he did something which has upset the fans.

Virat Kohli came to bat in the 7th over, when India’s first wicket fell in the form of captain Shubman Gill. A big innings was expected from Kohli because he had previously scored centuries twice in the four innings played on this ground. But today he could not even open the account, Xavier Bartlett dismissed Gill and Kohli in the same over.

VIRAT KOHLI GONE FOR HIS SECOND DUCK OF THE SERIES!#AUSvIND , #PlayoftheDay , @BKTtires pic.twitter.com/jqIdvMeX9T

— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) October 23, 2025

Virat Kohli said goodbye!

When Virat Kohli was returning to the pavilion after being out for zero in Adelaide, the fans stood up and Virat Kohli raised his hand and made a gesture like goodbye. He thanked the fans, its video is continuously going viral on social media. Fans are worried that Kohli might announce his retirement now.

During this time, it was being said in the cricket commentary that maybe he was thanking the Adelaide fans because he would never play on this ground again, which is one of his favorite grounds.

VIRAT KOHLI THANKING THE ADELAIDE CROWD. pic.twitter.com/cSFK2dN4tD

—Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) October 23, 2025

When will Virat Kohli retire from ODI?

Even before the series, it was being said that the performance of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma in Australia would decide their future. On a question related to this, coach Gautam Gambhir had also said that he is not thinking ahead, it has to be seen how the performance of both of them is in this series. Hope his visit will be good.

But for Virat Kohli, both the matches so far have been like a nightmare. After Perth, he was out for zero in Adelaide also. This is the first time in the career of Virat Kohli, who has played more than 300 ODIs, that he was out twice consecutively without opening the account. Now his gesture in Adelaide is scaring the fans that he might actually announce his retirement after this series. Because many fans want to see him play the 2027 ODI World Cup.

A total of 15 players have scored more than 10 thousand runs in the history of ODI cricket. But only two players have been like this. Those who have an average of more than 50 during this period. Both those players are the great batsman of India. The first name is of MS Dhoni. Who retired in the year 2020. The other name is of Virat Kohli. Who is the player to score the most centuries in the history of ODI cricket.

Dhoni and Kohli’s names, 10 thousand runs and average of 50

Kohli is the highest century player in the history of ODI cricket. Kohli had achieved this record by leaving the great batsman Sachin Tendulkar behind. Kohli has so far scored 51 centuries in ODI cricket. Kohli is also called Chase Master. Kohli chases a lot of runs chasing runs.

Kohli has played 302 matches for India so far. During this, Kohli has scored 14,181 runs in 290 innings at an average of 57.88. Kohli has scored 51 centuries. Apart from this, Kohli has also hit 74 half -centuries.

At the same time, wicketkeeper batsman Dhoni, who is one of the most successful captains of India. Under the captaincy of Dhoni, India has won the T20 World Cup, ODI World Cup and Champions Trophy title. Dhoni’s captaincy had power, but he used to do wonders with the bat too. Dhoni is counted in the best finisher in cricket history.

Dhoni has performed brilliantly for India on many occasions and has won many matches. Dhoni has played 350 matches in ODIs for India. During this, Dhoni has scored 10,773 runs in 297 innings at an average of 50.57. Dhoni has scored 73 half -centuries and 10 centuries during this period.

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