India defeats Australia by 9 wickets in third & final ODI at SCG

In the third ODI at the Sydney Cricket Ground, India chased down Australia's total of 236 with ease, reaching 237/1 in 38.3 overs. Rohit Sharma remained unbeaten on 121, while Virat Kohli supported with 74, leading India to a commanding nine-wicket victory

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   The final ODI between India and Australia takes place at the Sydney Cricket Ground, with India aiming to avoid a series whitewash while Australia has already clinched the series 2-0

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   Australia wins the toss and opts to bat first, looking to post a competitive total on a pitch offering consistent bounce.

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   Australia opens cautiously, with the openers taking singles and rotating strike. The first wicket falls at 61 runs as Travis Head departs for 29 off 25 balls

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   Mohammed Siraj strikes early, removing the Australian opener with a sharp delivery

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   India's spinners, including Kuldeep Yadav and Axar Patel, applied pressure during the middle overs, restricting Australia's scoring rate. The third wicket fell at 124, with Matthew Short dismissed

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   Mitchell Marsh followed soon after at 88, leaving the hosts at 2 for 88

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   India vice-captain Shreyas Iyer pulled off a stunning full-stretch catch to dismiss Alex Carey, showcasing exceptional reflexes and fielding brilliance that further tilted the momentum in India’s favor

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   Australia's lower order collapsed, with wickets falling at 183 and 220. The hosts were eventually bowled out for 236 in 46.4 overs

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   Chasing 237, India lost Shubman Gill early, dismissed at 69. This brought Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli together at the crease

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   Virat Kohli gets off the mark with a single, ending his run drought after back-to-back failures in the previous matches

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   Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli steadied the innings, building a crucial partnership to chase down the target.

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   Rohit Sharma reached his 33rd ODI century, anchoring India's chase with an unbeaten 121 runs off 125 balls.

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   Virat Kohli contributed an unbeaten 74 runs, providing solid support to Sharma and maintaining the required run rate

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   India successfully chased down the target in 38.3 overs, winning by 9 wickets. This victory prevented a series whitewash, with Australia winning the series 2-1

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   The Sydney crowd applauded the brilliant partnership between Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, acknowledging their contributions to India's victory

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   Harshit Rana was the standout bowler for India, taking 4 wickets for 39 runs, while Kuldeep Yadav and Axar Patel also contributed with key breakthroughs

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   With the ODI series concluded, India now shifts focus to the upcoming T20 series against Australia, aiming to build on the momentum from this victory