Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli reminded the cricketing world why they’re regarded as two of the finest batters of their generation, scripting a perfect farewell act in Australia. In what could be their final international outing Down Under, the seasoned duo powered India to a commanding nine-wicket win in the third ODI at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Saturday.

After Harshit Rana’s fiery spell restricted Australia to a below-par 236, Rohit (121*) and Kohli (74*) combined for an unbroken 168-run partnership — a masterclass in timing, composure, and class. India cruised to victory in just 38.3 overs, sealing the win in style even though the series ended 2-1 in Australia’s favour.
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Rohit was poetry in motion — his cover drives crisp, his pulls authoritative, and his timing flawless. The Indian skipper reached his half-century in 63 balls before shifting gears, storming to his 50th international century with pure elegance. Kohli, meanwhile, started cautiously but soon found his rhythm. Every run was calculated, every stroke deliberate — the mark of a man who knows exactly when to shift gears.
Together, they brought back memories of their vintage chases — Rohit’s dominance complemented by Kohli’s meticulous precision. It was cricketing chemistry at its best: fluid, fearless, and full of finesse.
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The Sydney crowd soaked in every moment, aware this might be the last time the legendary pair shared the pitch in Australia. When Kohli hit the winning runs, the embrace that followed said it all — mutual respect, shared legacy, and the quiet satisfaction of a job done perfectly.
For Indian fans, it was more than just a win. It was a reminder of an era — two modern greats turning back the clock to give Australia, and the world, one last glimpse of their unmatched brilliance.
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli were at their fluent best in the final ODI against Australia 🙌#AUSvIND 📝: https://t.co/gElymMZkV6 pic.twitter.com/1fvga26qnV
— ICC (@ICC) October 25, 2025
Rohit Sharma & Virat Kohli winning game for team India full SUKOON. Harshit Rana’s brilliant spell. pic.twitter.com/oiWCSdDWjX
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) October 25, 2025
Rohit and Virat haven’t “come back”. They just never went away.
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) October 25, 2025
Get a friend who celebrates your milestones like Virat does Rohit’s 👏🫂 pic.twitter.com/CdCH4uHE87
— Delhi Capitals (@DelhiCapitals) October 25, 2025
The OG duo back in business. 🇮🇳
📸: @BCCI
Rohit Sharma | Virat Kohli | #PlayWithFire | #AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/7Te8YtTm05
— SunRisers Hyderabad (@SunRisers) October 25, 2025
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
It’s funny how quickly we forget…the records, the fights, the pride, the tears, the sacrifice.
Two games and suddenly everyone’s a critic.
They heard the noise. They read the doubts. They stayed silent…
And let the bat do the talking.Because legends like Rohit & Virat… pic.twitter.com/UZDws9BOzC
— Suniel Shetty (@SunielVShetty) October 25, 2025
TWITTER HAS CHANGED THE LIKE BUTTON TO CELEBRATE ROHIT SHARMA AND VIRAT KOHLI BOND
Tap to check ♥️#INDvsAUS #AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/egauRIGrGI
— Ashik06 (@Mystic_Ashik) October 25, 2025
To think that Rohit Sharma played his first ODI on Australian soil in February 2008, four years before Virat, and here he is in October 2025 in Sydney still smashing sixes & scoring centuries in winning run-chases. A perfect final act #AusvInd pic.twitter.com/BbsQLi8WhS
— Bharat Sundaresan (@beastieboy07) October 25, 2025
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have made the Aussies dance literally 🤣❤️ pic.twitter.com/tAppYg1xFj
— Subhayan Chakraborty (@CricSubhayan) October 25, 2025
Explaining Ro-Ko partnership to sisters and brothers in nursing home😎 pic.twitter.com/9xGUmk1Hcm
— ಸಾಮಾನ್ಯ ವೈದ್ಯ👨⚕️ (@NaaneNiranjana) October 25, 2025
The Rohit-Virat era. King Kohli More than just cricket, it’s an emotion.#INDvAUS #ViratKohli #RohitSharma #AUSvIND #ViratKohli𓃵 pic.twitter.com/3j6HTxwJ0B
— RO_KO 🏏 (@MohammadFa83199) October 25, 2025
RO KO ❤️ pic.twitter.com/XChDDYtpPP
— RCBIANS OFFICIAL (@RcbianOfficial) October 25, 2025
💯 for Rohit sharma 🥰
ab Ro- Ko ko rok ke dikhao 2027 world cup khelne se🥵🥰 #INDvsAUS pic.twitter.com/7NLxPLB03e— Happy (@HelloHappy07) October 25, 2025
