IND vs AUS: Rohit Sharma scores a historic century, Virat Kohli also shines; India wins the battle for honour
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India bid a respectable farewell by winning the final ODI. Played in Sydney, India defeated Australia by 9 wickets. Former captain Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli played crucial roles in India’s victory. They shared a 168-run partnership for the second wicket off 169 balls.
Many questions were raised about Rohit and Kohli, but both players showed that they can still lead India to victory. While Rohit played a remarkable century, Kohli comfortably supported him with a half-century.
Rohit’s Historic Century
Chasing the target of 236, India achieved the target in 38.3 overs. Rohit Sharma scored an unbeaten 121, while Virat Kohli scored an unbeaten 74. Captain Gill contributed 24 runs. Rohit Sharma also set a record with his century. Rohit scored his 50th century in international cricket, marking his 33rd ODI century.
Rohit Sharma’s 50th century in international cricket
– 12 in Tests
– 33 in ODIs
– 5 in T20Is
Rohit becomes the only player
He is the only batsman to score five or more centuries in all three formats. He also holds the record for the most ODI centuries by a visiting batsman in Australia.
Centuries scored by visiting batsmen in Australia
– 6 Rohit Sharma (33 innings)
– 5 Virat Kohli (32)
– 5 Kumar Sangakkara (49)
Harshit Rana took four wickets
Earlier, Australia, batting first, scored 236 runs in 46.4 overs. Renshaw top-scored with 56 runs. Captain Mitchell Marsh contributed 41 runs. For India, Harshit Rana took four wickets for 39 runs in 8.4 overs. Washington Sundar took two wickets.
