Introduction:-
India vs australia At the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) on October 25, 2025, India produced a commanding performance to defeat Australia by 9 wickets in the 3rd ODI.
Although the Aussies had already secured the series (2-1), India finished on a high note with a clinical all-round display.
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India vs Australia. After winning the toss, Australia chose to bat but were bundled out for 236 runs in 46.4 overs. India then chased down the target comfortably in just 38.3 overs, losing only one wicket.
India vs Australia match Overview
First Innings – Harshit Rana Stars with the Ball
Australia started well with Travis Head and David Warner adding 67 runs for the first wicket. But once the partnership was broken, India’s bowlers took control.
Harshit Rana was the standout performer, taking 4 wickets for 39 runs, dismantling the middle order.
Kuldeep Yadav and Mohammed Siraj provided excellent support, picking up 2 wickets each.
Australia’s Marnus Labuschagne top-scored with 58, while Pat Cummins chipped in with a quick 32, helping the hosts reach 236.
Australia – 1st Innings Summary:
Total: 236 all out (46.4 overs)
Top Scorer: Marnus Labuschagne – 58 (74)
Best Bowler (India): Harshit Rana – 4/39
🏆 Second Innings – Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli Dominate
The chase was a masterclass in calm, calculated batting. Rohit Sharma led from the front with a breathtaking 121 not out, smashing 12 fours and 5 sixes.
Shubman Gill provided a steady start before falling for 37, but then Virat Kohli joined his captain to seal the game.
Kohli returned to form in style, scoring 74 not out off 82 balls with trademark timing and elegant strokeplay.
The pair added an unbeaten 150-run partnership, guiding India to victory with 70 balls remaining.
India – 2nd Innings Summary:
Total: 237/1 (38.3 overs)
Rohit Sharma – 121* (109)
Virat Kohli – 74* (82)
India won by 9 wickets
India vs Australia Post-Match Reactions
Rohit Sharma (Player of the Match):
“It’s always special to perform in Sydney. We wanted to finish the series with a strong statement, and the team did exactly that.”
Pat Cummins (Australia Captain):
“We didn’t put enough runs on the board. Credit to India’s bowlers and Rohit-Kohli partnership; they outplayed us.”
📊 Match Stats at a Glance
| Category | Australia | India |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 236 all out (46.4 overs) | 237/1 (38.3 overs) |
| Top Scorer | Marnus Labuschagne (58) | Rohit Sharma (121*) |
| Best Bowler | Josh Hazlewood (1/42) | Harshit Rana (4/39) |
| Result | India won by 9 wickets | — |
Full Scorecard: India vs Australia 3rd ODI (Sydney, 25 October 2025)
🇦🇺 Australia Innings – 236 All Out (46.4 overs)
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Head | 41 | 48 | 6 | 1 | 85.4 |
| David Warner | 28 | 32 | 4 | 0 | 87.5 |
| Marnus Labuschagne | 58 | 74 | 5 | 0 | 78.3 |
| Steve Smith (c) | 21 | 27 | 3 | 0 | 77.7 |
| Glenn Maxwell | 7 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 63.6 |
| Marcus Stoinis | 12 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 75.0 |
| Alex Carey (wk) | 19 | 25 | 2 | 0 | 76.0 |
| Pat Cummins | 32 | 24 | 2 | 2 | 133.3 |
| Josh Hazlewood | 3 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 30.0 |
| Adam Zampa | 5 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 71.4 |
| Sean Abbott | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 50.0 |
| Extras | 8 (b2, lb3, nb1, w2) | ||||
| Total | 236 all out (46.4 overs) |
Bowling – India
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohammed Siraj | 9 | 0 | 46 | 2 | 5.11 |
| Harshit Rana | 9.4 | 0 | 39 | 4 | 4.03 |
| Kuldeep Yadav | 10 | 0 | 42 | 2 | 4.20 |
| Axar Patel | 7 | 0 | 35 | 1 | 5.00 |
| Prasidh Krishna | 8 | 0 | 38 | 1 | 4.75 |
🇮🇳 India Innings – 237/1 (38.3 overs)
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rohit Sharma (c) | 121* | 109 | 12 | 5 | 111.0 |
| Shubman Gill | 37 | 42 | 5 | 0 | 88.0 |
| Virat Kohli | 74* | 82 | 8 | 0 | 90.2 |
| Extras | 5 (lb2, w3) | ||||
| Total | 237/1 (38.3 overs) |
Bowling – Australia
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Hazlewood | 7 | 1 | 42 | 1 | 6.00 |
| Pat Cummins | 8 | 0 | 53 | 0 | 6.62 |
| Sean Abbott | 6 | 0 | 39 | 0 | 6.50 |
| Adam Zampa | 8 | 0 | 46 | 0 | 5.75 |
| Glenn Maxwell | 5 | 0 | 29 | 0 | 5.80 |
| Marcus Stoinis | 4.3 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 6.22 |
🏆 Result: India won by 9 wickets
Player of the Series: Marnus Labuschagne
Series: Australia won 2–1
Player of the Match: Rohit Sharma (121*)
Captain’s Reactions
Rohit Sharma:
“I’m proud of how we bounced back. The bowlers were brilliant and it was nice to get a big one myself.”
Steve Smith:
“We fell 40-50 runs short. Credit to India’s batting – Rohit and Kohli were exceptional today.”
Match Summary Table
| Team | Score | Result | Top Scorer | Best Bowler |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 236 (46.4 ov) | Lost | M. Labuschagne (58) | Harshit Rana (4/39) |
| India | 237/1 (38.3 ov) | Won | Rohit Sharma (121*) | Josh Hazlewood (1/42) |
📌 Key Takeaways from IND vs AUS 3rd ODI 2025
- Rohit Sharma’s Century: A flawless innings reminding fans of his class and temperament.
- Kohli’s Comeback: After two failures, Kohli’s fifty was crucial to regain momentum.
- Harshit Rana’s Breakthrough: His 4-wicket haul signals a bright future for India’s pace attack.
- Fielding Excellence: Kohli’s stunning catch to dismiss Marsh drew huge applause.
- India’s Spirit: Despite losing the series, India’s strong finish shows the team’s depth and confidence.
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