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India’s Sharma, Kohli deny Australia an ODI series sweep in Sydney

India’s Sharma, Kohli deny Australia an ODI series sweep in Sydney

Summary

India won the final one-day international (ODI) match against Australia in Sydney, avoiding a series whitewash. Rohit Sharma scored a century, and Virat Kohli contributed a half-century, leading to a nine-wicket victory. This match might be their last ODI in Australia, as they will not play in the upcoming T20 series.

Key Facts

  • Rohit Sharma scored 121 not out, hitting 13 fours and three sixes.
  • Virat Kohli scored 74 not out, recovering from previous matches where he got out without scoring.
  • India won the match by nine wickets, reaching the target of 237 with over 11 overs left.
  • Harshit Rana took four wickets for 39 runs, helping bowl out Australia for 236.
  • The win prevented Australia from achieving a clean sweep in the three-match series.
  • It was India's first century partnership between Sharma and Kohli since January 2020.
  • Sharma and Kohli will not play in the upcoming T20 series against Australia.
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