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Australia vs India Highlights, 3rd ODI at Sydney: Rohit, Kohli steer India to 9-wicket victory in Sydney

FirstCricket Staff October 25, 2025, 17:03:46 IST

India vs Australia Highlights (Indian national cricket team vs Australian cricket team 3rd match scorecard): Rohit Sharma brings up his 33rd ODI century while Virat Kohli bounces back from consecutive ducks with his 75th ODI fifty as the two stalwarts forge an unbroken 168-run stand to steer the Men in Blue to a 9-wicket victory.

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Australia vs India Highlights, 3rd ODI at Sydney: Rohit, Kohli steer India to 9-wicket victory in Sydney
Rohit and Kohli are making this chase of 237 look easy. Image: AFP

India vs Australia 3rd ODI Highlights: Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli turn back the clock with a mammoth unbroken 168-run partnership, remaining unbeaten on 121 and 74 respectively as India thrash Australia by 9 wickets after being set 237 to win to collect a consolation victory in the third ODI in Sydney. While Rohit brought up his 33rd ODI century after scoring 73 in the second ODI in Adelaide, Kohli bounced back from consecutive ducks to bring up his 75th ODI half-century, breaking multiple records along the way. This was after Harshit Rana’s four-fer (4/39) helped India bowl Australia out for 236 after home captain Mitchell Marsh won the toss for the third time in as many games and opted to bat. Australia, meanwhile, clinch the series 2-1, having collecting victories in the first two ODIs in Perth (7 wickets) and Adelaide (3 wickets).

India vs Australia 3rd ODI Live Cricket Score Updates

India vs Australia Live Score, 3rd ODI: Catch latest updates, match commentary and full scorecard from the IND vs AUS 3rd ODI in Sydney on Saturday (25 October).

October 25, 2025, 16:59:34 (IST)

Australia vs India LIVE Score: Rohit Sharma admits he is not sure of returning to Australia

“Always love coming here and playing here. Fond memories of 2008. I’m not sure if we’ll be coming back to Australia, but we enjoy our cricket no matter what accolades we achieve,” Rohit said after the match.
October 25, 2025, 16:56:28 (IST)

Australia vs India LIVE Score: Captain Gill backs Rohit and Kohli after match-winning partnership

Here’s what Shubman Gill said at the post-match press conference after winning the thid ODI against Australia.

October 25, 2025, 16:49:18 (IST)

Australia vs India LIVE Score: Indian team exits SCG with fans still in stands to say goodbye

India’s ODI team is leaving the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) with a warm farewell from the fans still in the stands. Despite losing the series 1-2, the crowd waited to cheer Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and the team for their performance in the final ODI, marking an emotional farewell for the star duo Down Under.
October 25, 2025, 16:41:56 (IST)

Australia vs India LIVE Score: Five-match T20I series awaits Suryakumar Yadav and his team

The T20I series between India and Australia will kick off on October 29 at Manuka Oval, Canberra, followed by matches at MCG, Melbourne (Oct 31), Bellerive Oval, Hobart (Nov 2), Gold Coast Stadium, Gold Coast (Nov 6), and The Gabba, Brisbane (Nov 8). India will look to carry momentum from the third ODI into the fast-paced T20 format. Suryakumar Yadav will return to lead the Indian team for the first time since winning the Asia Cup 2025.
October 25, 2025, 16:36:26 (IST)

Australia vs India LIVE Score: Kohli and Rohit hailed for batting masterclass

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli turned back the clock with their brilliant partnership in the third ODI in Sydney, where they helped India secure a consolation win. Reactions are pouring in from all across the world.

October 25, 2025, 16:30:53 (IST)

Australia vs India LIVE Score: Virat Kohli breaks multiple records with historic half-century in Sydney

Virat Kohli surpassed Kumar Sangakkara to become the second-highest run-scorer in ODI cricket. Only Sachin Tendulkar is ahead of him on the list. He also broke Tendulkar’s record for most 50-plus scores in ODI chases with his 70th second-inning half-century in the third ODI.

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October 25, 2025, 16:27:44 (IST)

Australia vs India LIVE Score: Gill lauds Rohit and Kohli after consolation win in third ODI

“We had a near-perfect game. Pulled things back in the middle overs. Chase was pleasing to see. Our spinners contained in the middle and pacers took key wickets. Harshit’s bowled fast in the middle overs, we need that quality. Rohit, Kohli have done it for so many years. Delight to watch. Special win (first as ODI captain) on a special ground,” Shubman Gill said.
October 25, 2025, 16:24:45 (IST)

Australia vs India LIVE Score: While Rohit brought up the only century of the series, Kohli got to hit the winning runs

Nathan Ellis dug one short to Virat Kohli, who waited for the ball to climb before ramping it towards the third man fence to seal a commanding victory for the Men in Blue.

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October 25, 2025, 16:17:33 (IST)

Australia vs India LIVE Score: Here's the magical moment Rohit Sharma brought up his 33rd ODI century!

The crowd at the Sydney Cricket Ground erupted with joy after Rohit Sharma collected a single off Adam Zampa to complete his century – the first and only ton scored in the three-match series.

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October 25, 2025, 16:12:31 (IST)

Australia vs India LIVE Score: Shubman Gill hails "near perfect game" after registering first victory as ODI captain

“We had a near-perfect game. Pulled things back in the middle overs. Chase was pleasing to see. Our spinners contained in the middle and pacers took key wickets. Harshit’s bowled fast in the middle overs, we need that quality. Rohit, Kohli have done it for so many years. Delight to watch. Special win on a special ground,” says Gill during the post-match presentation.
October 25, 2025, 16:04:46 (IST)

Australia vs India LIVE Score: Watch Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma thank the Australian crowd

After the match, both stars took a moment to thank the Australian fans for their support, confirming that they have played their last international match Down Under. Speaking to Ravi Shastri and Adam Gilchrist after the victory, Rohit and Kohli touched upon their long careers and their experience of playing in Australia.

October 25, 2025, 16:00:04 (IST)

Australia vs India LIVE Score: Rohit Sharma is the Player of the Match as well as the Player of the Series!

Rohit remains unbeaten on 121, scoring the only century of the series, and finishes with 202 runs at an average of 101.
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October 25, 2025, 15:50:35 (IST)

Australia vs India LIVE Score: Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli speak to Ravi Shastri and Adam Gilchrist in what could be their final appearance on Australian soil

Rohit Sharma: Always love coming here and playing here. Fond memories of 2008. Don’t know if we’ll be coming back to Australia. We enjoy our cricket no matter what accolades we achieve. We started afresh in Perth. That’s how I look at things.

Virat Kohli: Good to be out of the pond (on bouncing back from consecutive ducks). The game shows you something even at this stage. It’s so challenging when things aren’t going your way. Situations in the middle get the best out of me. Easy to bat with Rohit, glad it was a match-finishing stand. From early on, we understood the game well. That’s how you become successful. Even back in the day, we thought we could take games away from the opposition. It all started in 2013 vs Australia, in the ODIs at home. They also know that games are sealed if we batted 20 overs together. We’ve loved coming to this country, played some of our best. You guys have been brilliant (to the crowd)

October 25, 2025, 15:44:06 (IST)

Australia vs India LIVE Score: FOUR! Virat Kohli finishes off in style as India thrash Australia by 9 wickets!

Ellis bowls short to Kohli, and the latter simply opens the face of his bat and launches it towards third man, where a fielder puts in a slide in vain. India may have lost the series, but Rohit (121*) and Kohli (74*) are back and how, the two stalwarts boldly announcing to the world that they don’t intend to give up anytime soon! IND 237/1 in 38.3 overs
October 25, 2025, 15:41:53 (IST)

Australia vs India LIVE Score: SIX. DOT. FOUR. Rohit sweeps Short behind square twice in a space of three deliveries!

Less than 10 needed for India to pull off a clinical, albeit consolation, victory in the third ODI in Sydney! And it would only be fitting if these two finished the job for the Men in Blue. IND 231/1 after 38; need 6 to win
October 25, 2025, 15:36:11 (IST)

Australia vs India LIVE Score: DROPPED! Rohit gets a reprieve shortly after bringing up his century

The ‘Hitman’ miscues a pull off Ellis and Hazlewood charges forward from the edge of the circle at mid on. The latter puts in a slide but isn’t able to collect the ball. Might have been an easy catch if the ball had more airtime. Kohli later rubs salt on the wound with a boundary off the final delivery towards wide long on. IND 219/1 after 37; need 18 to win
October 25, 2025, 15:29:15 (IST)

Australia vs India LIVE Score: Moment Kohli reached his half-century

Virat Kohli reached a well-deserved fifty earlier in the innings. The milestone comes as he and Rohit Sharma continue their destructive partnership to steer India closer to victory.

October 25, 2025, 15:27:02 (IST)

Australia vs India LIVE Score: Rohit and Kohli turn back the clock

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have produced a masterclass partnership in the third ODI against Australia. Rohit has smashed a brilliant century while Kohli has completed a well-crafted half-century, keeping India firmly on track in the chase. India now need just over 30 to win the match.
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October 25, 2025, 15:24:17 (IST)

Australia vs India LIVE Score: The moment Rohit completed his 33rd ODI ton

Check out the moment Rohit Sharma reached his 33rd ODI century.

October 25, 2025, 15:18:16 (IST)

Australia vs India LIVE Score: Rohit Sharma scores his 33rd ODI century, his ninth vs Australia

Rohit Sharma brings up his 33rd ODI hundred, and his ninth against Australia, with a single. He and Virat Kohli continue to anchor India’s chase of 237, putting the visitors firmly on course for a consolation win.
October 25, 2025, 15:16:35 (IST)

Australia vs India LIVE Score: Comedy of errors costs Rohit an early century

Rohit Sharma’s aggressive drive off Adam Zampa hits Virat Kohli on the pads, preventing a possible two runs, which would have taken him to a century a few balls earlier.
October 25, 2025, 15:13:01 (IST)

Australia vs India LIVE Score: Kohli becomes second-highest run-scorer in ODI cricket

Virat Kohli goes past Kumar Sangakkara to become the second-highest run getter in ODI cricket, just after Sachin Tendulkar on the list of all-time highest run-scorers in the format.
October 25, 2025, 15:04:02 (IST)

Australia vs India LIVE Score: Kohli and Rohit put on a century stand

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma bring up a 100-run partnership, guiding India closer to the target. Both batters are in superb touch as the scoreboard reads 178/1 in 29 overs.
October 25, 2025, 15:02:33 (IST)

Australia vs India LIVE Score: Kohli reaches a classy fifty, his 75th in ODI cricket

Virat Kohli brings up his fifty off 56 balls, earning a huge roar from the SCG crowd. Rohit Sharma remains steady on 78 as India move to 171/1 in pursuit of 237.
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October 25, 2025, 14:58:13 (IST)

Australia vs India LIVE Score: Rohit blasts a towering six off Zampa to inch closer to a century

Rohit Sharma launches a massive six over long midwicket off Adam Zampa and inches closer to his century, bringing up 77 off 84 balls. Virat Kohli supports well with 47 off 53 as the pair guide India closer to the target of 237. India move to 165/1 in 27 overs.
October 25, 2025, 14:51:10 (IST)

Australia vs India LIVE Score: Rohit and Kohli keep the scoreboard ticking

Adam Zampa concedes 4 runs in the over as Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli rotate strike efficiently. Rohit moves to 64 off 78 balls while Kohli reaches 40 off 47, keeping India well on track in the chase of 237.
October 25, 2025, 14:44:14 (IST)

Australia vs India LIVE Score: Kohli survives a close call

Nathan Ellis’ short ball hits Virat Kohli on the pads, Australia appeal for LBW, but the on-field umpire turns it down. Australia go upstairs and ball tracking shows it was smashing the leg stump bail, but umpire’s call saves Kohli.
October 25, 2025, 14:41:33 (IST)

Australia vs India LIVE Score: Rohit and Kohli keep India ticking past 130

Rohit Sharma continued his fluent innings, while Virat Kohli is supporting him well at the other end as India move to 134/1 after 23 overs. They are keeping the run rate under control, needing 103 from 27 overs.
October 25, 2025, 14:33:57 (IST)

Australia vs India LIVE Score: Rohit and Kohli cruising in chase of 237

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli keep India cruising at 121/1 after 21 overs. With 116 runs needed from 29 overs, the chase is firmly in India’s control. Rohit has reached his 60th ODI fifty and is keeping the run rate under check. Kohli is also cruising at the other end on 33 off 38.
October 25, 2025, 14:31:18 (IST)

Australia vs India LIVE Score: Rohit scores his 60th ODI fifty off 63 balls

Back-to-back fifties for Rohit Sharma and he reaches the milestone off 63 balls at his favourite hunting ground in Australia – the Sydney Cricket Ground. Rohit has three ODI fifties at SCG now and 60 overall in the format. He is looking at his very best alongside his old batting partner, Virat Kohli.
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October 25, 2025, 14:21:36 (IST)

Australia vs India LIVE Score: Rohit and Kohli keep India on top, but boundaries dry down

The Ro-Ko duo continues to rotate strike efficiently, but boundaries have dried down. Rohit is batting on 46 and Kohli at 24. India move to 109/1 after 18 overs, needing 128 more to win.
October 25, 2025, 14:12:56 (IST)

Australia vs India LIVE Score: Rohit, Kohli in control as India cross 100-run mark

The experienced pair continues to make batting look easy, rotating strike smartly and punishing loose balls. India reach 102/1 after 16 overs, needing just 135 more to win as the Ro-Ko partnership grows steadily.
October 25, 2025, 14:00:09 (IST)

Australia vs India LIVE Score: Rohit and Kohli steady India after Gill’s exit

The senior duo of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are keeping India’s chase smooth with boundaries and running between the wickets. The partnership looks fluent at the moment as India move to 90/1 after 14 overs.
October 25, 2025, 13:52:48 (IST)

Australia vs India LIVE Score: Huge roar as Kohli gets off the mark

Virat Kohli gets a rousing cheer from the SCG crowd as he opens his account with a flick off the stumps for a single. After back-to-back ducks in Perth and Adelaide, Kohli smiles and punches his fist lightly as the crowd celebrates the moment like a century.
October 25, 2025, 13:46:38 (IST)

Australia vs India LIVE Score: Virat Kohli gets standing ovation from Aussie crowd as Gill departs

Josh Hazlewood provides Australia their first breakthrough as Shubman Gill edges one behind to Alex Carey after a cameo of 24. The crowd rises to its feet to welcome Virat Kohli, who walks in to a rousing ovation for what could be his final innings in Australia.
October 25, 2025, 13:43:13 (IST)

Australia vs India LIVE Score: Rohit and Gill dominate powerplay to put India well on track

Shubman Gill launches Cooper Connolly for a massive six as India finish the powerplay strongly. Rohit Sharma and Gill have made the chase look effortless so far. India cruising at 68/0 after 10 overs, needing 169 more runs to win.
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October 25, 2025, 13:40:39 (IST)

Australia vs India LIVE Score: Spin introduced as India dominate early on

Australia turn to spin after Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill take on Hazlewood with ease. Both openers are timing the ball beautifully, and India’s chase of 237 is well on track at 58/0 after 9 overs.
October 25, 2025, 13:35:59 (IST)

Australia vs India LIVE Score: Rohit Sharma shifts gears with a lofted off-drive

Rohit Sharma accelerates the scoring with a lofted off-drive four, taking India to 48/0 after 8 overs. Nathan Ellis concedes 11 runs, another expensive bowler from him. Rohit now sits on 25 off 30 balls.
October 25, 2025, 13:30:56 (IST)

Australia vs India LIVE Score: Hazlewood bowls a tight over

Josh Hazlewood bowls a tight seventh over, conceding just 2 runs after Nathan Ellis’ expensive previous over. Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill take India to 37/0 after 7 overs.
October 25, 2025, 13:25:36 (IST)

Australia vs India LIVE Score: Expensive over from Nathan Ellis

Nathan Ellis concedes 13 runs in the sixth over as Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill rotate the strike and find the boundary. India reach 35/0 after 6 overs, cruising in their chase of 237.

India vs Australia 3rd ODI Live Score: India and Australia will play the third and final ODI of their three-match series at the iconic Sydney Cricket Ground on Saturday, October 25. Australia have already sealed the series 2-0 after winning the first two games in Perth and Adelaide, so it’s going to be a dead rubber.

However, India will take this as a chance to turn things around in the ongoing white-ball series and take the momentum into the five-match T20I contest, scheduled to begin later this month. The Shubman Gill-led side will aim for a consolation win at the SCG, hoping to hand the hosts their first upset.

Will India play Kuldeep Yadav at SCG?

The big question in everyone’s mind is whether the Indian team management will play Kuldeep Yadav in the series finale. His exclusion from the first two ODIs, where India failed to close out games, has drawn criticism from experts and fans alike. India went with just two specialist bowlers and decided to field all-rounders to extend their batting depth. But many felt Kuldeep deserved to play from the start.

India’s batting has also flopped in this series, with the top order failing to score runs. Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli’s return to international cricket has not been ideal, with the latter registering two consecutive ducks. Even though Rohit managed to score a half-century in the second ODI, his performance has received mixed reviews for being too slow.

Gill has also failed to make an impact, while Shreyas Iyer and KL Rahul have been inconsistent. It will be interesting to see what changes India make for the series finale - whether they will bring in another full-time bowler by tinkering with their batting depth or will continue to play the same eleven as they did in the last match.

India vs Australia: Squads

India: Shubman Gill (c), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer (vc), Axar Patel, KL Rahul (wk), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Harshit Rana, Mohammed Siraj, Arshdeep Singh, Prasidh Krishna, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Yashasvi Jaiswal.

Australia: Mitchell Marsh (c), Xavier Bartlett, Alex Carey (wk), Cooper Connolly, Jack Edwards, Nathan Ellis, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Matthew Kuhnemann, Mitchell Owen, Josh Philippe, Matthew Renshaw, Matthew Short, Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa.

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