After 4391 days, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli made a strong comeback. The two Indian veterans and former captains returned to top form, leading India to an impressive nine-wicket win. Although India had already lost the three-match ODI series, with Australia securing a 2-0 lead, the duo’s performance stood out.
INDIA WINNNNNN!
The crowd came to witness something special in Sydney and Ro-Ko didn’t disappoint!
If this was their last match in Australia, what a way to leave a legacy behind! pic.twitter.com/3MR2KxQBxh
— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) October 25, 2025
India had to prevent losing all matches in the series, and Rohit Sharma along with Virat Kohli took charge, leading the team to avoid a humiliating whitewash.
Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are now in their 17th year of international cricket and have created countless memorable moments for fans. In 2013, when Australia toured India for a seven-match ODI series, the pair played brilliantly to help India win the second ODI by 9 wickets. Chasing 360 runs, Rohit and Virat guided India to reach the target in just 43.3 overs.
Flowing bat, mesmerizing control and a shot of pure finesse from the Hitman! #AUSvIND 3rd ODI | LIVE NOW https://t.co/0evPIuANAu pic.twitter.com/I4PwmHvAVT
— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) October 25, 2025
Rohit made 141 runs while Virat Kohli contributed 100 runs, putting together a 186-run partnership. Twelve years later, when India needed 168 runs to win, the two veterans came together and led India to the target in 38.3 overs. The India vs Australia series drew huge attention, with many thinking it could be their final performance, but their innings in Sydney showed they are still at the top of their game.
Chennai Super Kings, Royal Challengers Bangalore, Mumbai Indians, Punjab Kings, and other IPL teams posted special messages on social media for Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. Teams like Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals also highlighted their famous partnership from 2013.
Humari toh Ro-Ko hai pic.twitter.com/GlfaNhZRYS
— Lucknow Super Giants (@LucknowIPL) October 25, 2025
RO-KO pic.twitter.com/f9sWmJnh5R
— Gujarat Titans (@gujarat_titans) October 25, 2025
Alexa, play ‘Forever Young.’
They now equal Sachin-Ganguly’s record!
pic.twitter.com/l48wJKvRif
— Royal Challengers Bengaluru (@RCBTweets) October 25, 2025
: @BCCI
Virat Kohli | Rohit Sharma | #PlayWithFire | #AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/ddizmmn5uS
— SunRisers Hyderabad (@SunRisers) October 25, 2025
October ka mahina aur yeh dono pic.twitter.com/onhGaullW6
— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) October 25, 2025
Bas… ye photo kaafi hai! pic.twitter.com/10CMx4ETDX
— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) October 25, 2025
Frame this one already
: BCCI pic.twitter.com/YAJuZBJwbb
— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) October 25, 2025
This part of my life… this little part… is called HAPPINESS! #AUSvIND #RohitSharma #ViratKohli pic.twitter.com/3ZSkJFKKex
— Punjab Kings (@PunjabKingsIPL) October 25, 2025
Kuch nahi badla yaar, kuch bhi nahi pic.twitter.com/q6XNcedx7h
— Delhi Capitals (@DelhiCapitals) October 25, 2025
Sweet dreams are made of this! pic.twitter.com/QTDHRGFOfF
— KolkataKnightRiders (@KKRiders) October 25, 2025