The third and final ODI match of the series between Shubman Gill-led India and Mitchell Marsh-led Australia was held at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Saturday, October 25.
However, the fans were unable to see the magic of Ro-Ko in the first match as both batters failed to perform and received heavy criticism. In the second match, Rohit Sharma stepped up and slammed a great 73 runs, but Kohli once again bagged a duck.
Together, they showcased a batting masterclass and punished the Australian bowlers while chasing 237 runs. They looked in full control and built a partnership of 168* runs in 170 balls, with Rohit smashing 121* runs and Kohli scoring 74* runs.
Watch: Virat Kohli's playful act as he hits Rohit Sharma
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— @ankaheenbatein (@bhavikasbae) October 25, 2025It was vintage Rohit - Zaheer Khan
"It was important for both of them in more ways than one this series. There is no brushing aside the fact that the team will have a plan for the World Cup. It's just about what kind of hunger they have. All those things were also going to matter and today's display will just put all those discussions to rest. These two just took it to another level and it was chanceless."
Zaheer Khan further said that the Gautam Gambhir-led team management and selection committee should back Kohli and Rohit to play the 2027 World Cup. He elaborated:
"Rohit's celebration (muted) indicated that it's not about proving a point. When you play, this is what you want to do - win games for your team and put on a great show. Ups and downs are part of it. From the planning point of view, you need to sit across with them and have the dialogue in all honesty and openness. And then figure out a plan."
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