India vs Australia HIGHLIGHTS 3rd ODI: Rohit-Kohli hand India comfortable 9-wicket win against AUS

A classy 150+ run partnership between Rohit Sharma (121*) and Virat Kohli (74*) help India end the 3-match series on a high in Sydney.

3:36 PM

India vs Australia LIVE SCORE UPDATES: 150-run stand for Ro-Ko!

Utter domination by the duo as they stitch a 150-run stand on the night against Australia.

3:31 PM

India vs Australia LIVE SCORE UPDATES: India need 24 runs to win!

It looks like both Rohit and Virat are in the mood to finish the game themselves in what has been a brilliant display by the legendary batters on the day.

3:17 PM

India vs Australia LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Rohit Sharma gets his hundred!

Rohit Sharma gets his 9th ODI hundred for India vs Australia as the crowd roars for him in Sydney.

3:12 PM

India vs Australia LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Virat becomes 2nd highest run-getter in ODIs!

With 14, 235 runs and counting, Virat Kohli is now the 2nd highest run getter in ODi cricket behind only the great Sachin Tendulkar who sits comfortably at the top with 18, 426 runs.

3:09 PM

India vs Australia LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Virat equals Sachin's record!

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli continued their dominance as India reached 183/1 after 30 overs in the chase. Rohit looked in sublime touch, timing his sweep and drives beautifully, while Kohli played the perfect anchor, rotating the strike with ease. Rohit’s boundary off Connolly brought more cheers from the Sydney crowd as the partnership flourished past the 100-run mark. Kohli, meanwhile, notched his 24th fifty-plus score against Australia, equalling Sachin Tendulkar’s record. Their 19th century partnership in ODIs highlighted their unmatched chemistry. Meanwhile, a setback for India — Shreyas Iyer suffered a rib injury while fielding and was taken for medical evaluation.

2:58 PM

India vs Australia LIVE SCORE UPDATES: 50 for Kohli!

75th fifty for Virat Kohli as the fans got what they came to see finally.

2:45 PM

India vs Australia LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Ro-ko going strong!

India maintained control of the chase, reaching 141/1 after 24 overs with Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli batting confidently. The pair rotated strike smoothly while punishing loose deliveries. Rohit, timing the ball beautifully, reached 62 off 74 balls, while Kohli continued to rebuild his innings after early struggles in the series. Nathan Ellis bowled with good pace but failed to make a breakthrough, even after a close LBW review against Kohli that stayed umpire’s call. Adam Zampa and Matthew Short tried to apply pressure, but India’s experienced duo played risk-free cricket, keeping the scoreboard ticking steadily and consolidating India’s strong position.

2:32 PM

India vs Australia LIVE SCORE UPDATES: 60th ODI fifty for Rohit!

Rohit Sharma gets back-to-back fifties in the series as he registered his 60th fifty on the night.

2:18 PM

India vs Australia LIVE SCORE UPDATES: IND 109/1 after 18 overs!

India continued their strong pursuit at the SCG, reaching 109/1 after 18 overs. Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli kept the scoreboard ticking with sensible stroke play, rotating strike regularly against Australia’s bowlers. Kohli looked composed, collecting singles and playing confidently after his earlier struggles in the series. Rohit, meanwhile, remained steady, nearing his fifty with calm control. Mitchell Starc tried to break the stand but struggled with his line, conceding wides. Spinner Cooper Connolly bowled tightly, but India’s experienced pair negotiated him comfortably. At drinks, India appeared in full command, with both stalwarts batting fluently and laying the perfect platform for a comfortable chase.

2:03 PM

India vs Australia LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Ro-ko running the show!

India continued their solid chase at the Sydney Cricket Ground, reaching 99/1 after 15 overs. Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli steadied the innings with a composed partnership, both batting fluently against Australia’s pace attack. Kohli showcased his trademark timing with a classy straight drive off Mitchell Starc for four and followed it up with quick singles to rotate the strike. Rohit, meanwhile, took on Adam Zampa, launching him for a majestic six over long-off that delighted the crowd. The pair kept the scoreboard ticking at nearly a run-a-ball, frustrating Australia’s bowlers. Despite Marsh reintroducing Starc to break the stand, both batters looked comfortable, mixing caution with aggression as India built a strong platform in pursuit of the target.

1:50 PM

India vs Australia LIVE SCORE UPDATES: IND 75/1 after 12 overs!

Adam Zampa began his spell with a tidy over, conceding just five runs. Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli played him watchfully, aware of the leg-spinner’s threat in the middle overs. Kohli opened his account with a couple of solid defensive strokes before freeing his arms to cut a slightly short delivery through backward point for four — his first boundary of the innings. Though not fully in control, the ball safely evaded the fielder’s dive. Rohit looked composed but couldn’t find the gaps, defending the last delivery back to the bowler. India moved to 75/1 after 12 overs, maintaining a steady chase.

1:48 PM

India vs Australia LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Kohli celebrates his first run!

As Kohli got off the mark with a single. He too mockingly celebrated his first run of the ODI series along with the crowd.

1:43 PM

India vs Australia LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Hazlewood strikes!

Josh Hazlewood takes the wicket of skipper Shubman Gill who fails to get a good knock again. Caught behind at 24 runs.

1:41 PM

India vs Australia LIVE SCORE UPDATES: IND 68/0 after powerplay!

Over Summary 1 1 0 2 0 6; IND 68/0 after 10 overs; Rohit Sharma 31 (35) Shubman Gill 24 (25)

 

Connolly into the attack for Australia and concedes 10 runs from the over.

1:37 PM

India vs Australia LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Rohit-Gill show intent!

Over Summary 0 0 4 1 4 1; IND 58/0 after 9 overs; Rohit Sharma 30 (34) Shubman Gill 15 (20)

 

Hazlewood continues the attack for Australia and concedes 10 runs from the over.

1:33 PM

India vs Australia LIVE SCORE UPDATES: 11 runs from the over!

Over Summary 2 0 4lb 0 4 1; IND 48/0 after 8 overs; Rohit Sharma 25 (30) Shubman Gill 10 (18)

 

Ellis continues the attack for Australia and concedes 11 runs from the over.

1:28 PM

India vs Australia LIVE SCORE UPDATES: 2 runs from the over!

Over Summary 1 1 0 0 0 0; IND 37/0 after 7 overs; Rohit Sharma 18 (24) Shubman Gill 10 (18)

 

Hazlewood continues the attack for Australia and concedes 2 runs from the over.

1:26 PM

India vs Australia LIVE SCORE UPDATES: 13 runs from the over!

Over Summary 0 4wd 4 0 1 1 wd 1; IND 34/0 after 6 overs; Rohit Sharma 17 (23) Shubman Gill 9 (13)

 

Ellis into the attack for Australia and concedes 13 runs from the over.

1:19 PM

India vs Australia LIVE SCORE UPDATES: 11 runs from the over!

Over Summary 1 0 0 4 wd 0 4; IND 22/0 after 5 overs; Rohit Sharma 16 (22) Shubman Gill 3 (8)

 

Starc continues the attack for Australia

 

Ball 6 - The wide ball is followed by a FOUR again towards covers.

 

Ball 5 - Dot ball

 

Ball 4 - A boundary towards cover point region this time.

 

Ball 3 - He blocks it towards mid off. No run

 

Ball 2 - Rohit leaves the next one outside off stump.

 

Ball 1 - Gill takes a single towards third man.

1:13 PM

India vs Australia LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Maiden from hazlewood!

Over Summary 0 0 0 0 0 0; IND 11/0 after 4 overs; Rohit Sharma 8 (17) Shubman Gill 2 (7)

 

Hazlewood continues the attack for Australia

 

Ball 6 - Rohit ends the over with a leave.

 

Ball 5 - A block this time towards long off.

 

Ball 4 - The opener leaves the wider one this time outside off.

 

Ball 3 - He blocks the next one.

 

Ball 2 - He is shocked by the bounce on the next delivery that bounces high.

 

Ball 1 - Rohit leaves the first one outside off stump.

1:09 PM

India vs Australia LIVE SCORE UPDATES: 7 runs from the over!

Over Summary 0 0 1 4 1lb 1; IND 12/0 after 3 overs; Rohit Sharma 8 (11) Shubman Gill 3 (7)

 

Starc continues the attack for Australia 

 

Ball 6 - Gill ends the over with a single towards cover.

 

Ball 5 - He gets a single towards backward sq. leg.

 

Ball 4 - Rohit finds the gap through covers for a FOUR.

 

Ball 3 - He gets a single towards covers.

 

Ball 2 - Another leave by the skipper this time.

 

Ball 1 - Gill leaves the next oneoutside off stump.

1:04 PM

India vs Australia LIVE SCORE UPDATES: 1 run from the over!

Over Summary 0 0 1 0 0 0; IND 5/0 after 2 overs; Rohit Sharma 4 (9) Shubman Gill 1 (3)

 

Hazlewood into the attack for Australia 

 

Ball 6 - He ends the over with a leave again outside off stump.

 

Ball 5 - Dot ball

 

Ball 4 - Rohit leaves the next one outside off stump.

 

Ball 3 - He takes a quick single towards square.

 

Ball 2 - Another leave around the same region.

 

Ball 1 - Gill leaves the first one outside off stump.

1:00 PM

India vs Australia LIVE SCORE UPDATES: 4 runs from the over!

Over Summary 0 0 4 0 0 0; IND 4/0 after 1 over; Rohit Sharma 4 (6) Shubman Gill 0 (0)

 

Mitchell Starc continues the attack for Australia 

 

Ball 6 - Rohit ends the over with a leave.

 

Ball 5 - He blocks the next delivery.

 

Ball 4 - The opener blocks the next one outside off stump.

 

Ball 3 - A flick towards mid-wicket for FOUR.

 

Ball 2 - He leaves the next one outside off stump.

 

Ball 1 - Rohit hits the first one towards point but no run.

12:11 PM

India vs Australia LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Prasidh gets Ellis!

Prasidh Krishna gets his first wicket as Rohit Sharma takes a catch off Nathan Ellis' shot.

12:09 PM

India vs Australia LIVE SCORE UPDATES: AUS 218/7 after 43 overs!

In overs 40–43, Australia moved from 206-7 to 218-7. Cooper Connolly and Nathan Ellis steadied the innings, rotating strike with singles and keeping the scoreboard ticking. Kuldeep Yadav bowled tightly, mixing flight and pace, picking up one wicket while conceding 50 runs in 10 overs. Prasidh Krishna also created pressure, giving away 35 runs in 5 overs but was hit for back-to-back boundaries by Ellis in the 41st over. Both batters looked to capitalize on loose deliveries, with Ellis particularly aggressive against Prasidh. Despite tight Indian bowling, Australia added 12 crucial runs, maintaining momentum in the death overs.

11:57 AM

India vs Australia LIVE SCORE UPDATES: 206/7 after 40 overs!

In the 40th over, Australia reached 206-7 with Nathan Ellis on 3 off 4 balls and Cooper Connolly on 10 from 16. Harshit Rana bowled a tight spell, delivering 8 overs for 39 runs and picking up 2 wickets. Connolly rotated the strike with singles and was careful against short balls, while Ellis played aggressively, taking advantage of fuller deliveries to score two and three-run shots. Rana consistently hit good lengths and angles, troubling the batters with seam movement and pace around 138–140 kph. Fielders, including Axar Patel, were alert, chasing down quick singles, making it a disciplined but productive over for both sides.

11:51 AM

India vs Australia LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Kuldeep strikes!

Kuldeep Yadav gets his first wicket as he cleans up Mitchell Starc to get India;s 7th wicket on the day.

11:45 AM

India vs Australia LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Harshit gets another wicket!

Harshit Rana gets another wicket as Owen departs cheaply. Caught behind by Rohit Sharma.

11:37 AM

India vs Australia LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Sundar gets Crenshaw!

Sundar gets the important wicket of Renshaw as he departs after his fifty. India get their 5th wicket of the day.

11:23 AM

India vs Australia LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Harshit gets Carey!

Harshit Rana gets the wicket of Carey as AUS lose their 4th wicket. Shreyas Iyer with a brilliant catch.