Rohit and Kohli join Sachin with this unique ODI feat
What's the story
Indian batters Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli helped their side thrash Australia by 9 wickets in the 3rd and final ODI in Sydney on Saturday. The duo added an unbeaten 168-run partnership to help India chase down a target of 237. Interestingly, both batters went on to surpass 2,500 runs against Australia during their massive knocks. Here are further details and stats.
Duo
Rohit and Kohli master the chase
Rohit ended up hammering 121* from 125 balls. He hit 13 fours and three sixes. The veteran was in full control and aced the chase to perfection. Kohli, who had scored successive ducks in this series, smashed a solid 74*. He complemented Rohit as the two thrived at the SCG with a superb partnership as India chased down Australia's score in 38.3 overs.
Record
Rohit and Kohli join Sachin in terms of this record
In 49 ODIs versus Australia, Rohit owns 2,609 runs at 59.29. He has nine tons and 10 fifties. On the other hand, Kohli's 74* took him to 2,525 runs at 53.72 (100s: 8, 50s: 16). As per ESPNcricinfo, Sachin Tendulkar is the only other batter to hit 2,500-plus runs against Australia. Tendulkar scored 3,077 runs from 71 matches. He averaged a sound 44.59.
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Rohit equals Tendulkar in terms of this record as well
Rohit hit his 9th ODI ton against the Aussies. With this, he has equaled Tendulkar as the joint-most centurion against Australia in ODIs for India. Tendulkar also hit 9 tons against the Aussies.