At the end of a dominating three-match series, India came back and won the third and last ODI by 9 wickets over Australia. Previously, Australia had the scores of 2-0, which is now 2-1.
Australia opted to bat first, scoring 236 runs in 46.4 overs, making this match India’s one of the biggest chases in 38.3 overs with one wicket down, hence finishing at 237/1.
India won by 9 wickets against Australia
This match also led to some historic milestone creations, which are discussed below:-
- The Indian Opener Rohit Sharma made history by marking his 33rd ODI century with an amazing score of 121, and also played a vital role in today’s win.
- The Fan favourite Virat Kohli bounced back from his performance in the series earlier and scored a stunning score of 74 not out.
- The vintage “Ro-Ko” partnership again told the world about their amazing partnership and skills to perform under pressure.
- In the bowling area, Harshit Rana claimed 4-39, which helped the Indian team to make a comeback in the series.
Why This Win Matters
This win is very important from India’s point of view, and here are a few reasons for that:-
- Avoiding the Clean Sweep: In the series, Australia was dominating, but with a win in this match, India avoided the clean sweep in the series.
- Historic Moments: This match was filled with eye-catching moments that were historic.
- Team Balance & Depth: Today, India showed a strong batting display backed by effective bowling. This performance showcased India’s skills and depth in understanding and performing under pressure.
- Momentum & Confidence: This win after two losses will inject confidence in the team that will help them in the upcoming matches.
Looking Ahead
Now, as the ODI series is wrapped up, I will now turn their entire attention to T20. For India, this win gives them a strong platform to start, and for Australia, this is an eye-opening loss that will help them in upcoming tournaments.
If this was the last and final bow of Rohit and Kohli against Australia, then they left the rivalry in style.
Final Word
This tour would have easily ended with India’s clean sweep against Australia, but this gave the Indian team and fans a bit of hope and happiness. Beating Australia by nine wickets under so much pressure is a remarkable achievement as a team for India. This last match served as a perfect show of teamwork, vintage batting, and sharp bowling by the Indian Team.
One thing is clear with this match: this was one for the memory books.
