Sydney : India defeated Australia by 9 wickets at SCG, Sydney. Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli notched up 168 runs partnership to edge past the hosts.
India bowling first, faced fast paced run scoring of Aussie openers Mitchell Marsh (41) and Travis Head (29), who built 61 runs opening stand. However, after the pair departed, Australian momentum broke.
Indian pacer Harshit Rana (4/39) cleaned up Aussie middle order with 4 wickets haul. Washington Sundar also picked 2 wickets. India bundled Australia to 236 runs.
India coming to chase 237 runs, despite losing skipper Shubman Gill (24) after 69 runs opening stand, saw the heroic 168* runs stand between 2 legends – Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli.
Rohit scored his 50th international century with knock of 121* (125), comprising 3 sixes and 13 boundaries.
Virat Kohli on other hand played anchoring knock of 74* (81) , smashing 7 boundaries.
India clinched the match in 38.3 overs, saving whitewash.
Rohit Sharma was awarded Man of the match as well as Man of the series.
Brief Scorecard :
1st Innings :
AUS : 236 (46.4)
Matt Renshaw : 56 (58)
IND :
Harshit Rana : 4/39
2nd Innings :
IND : 237-1 (38.3)
Rohit Sharma : 121* (125)
Virat Kohli : 74* (81)
AUS :
Josh Hazlewood : 1/23
Result : India won by 9 wickets.
