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List of all records broken by Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in AUS vs IND 3rd ODI

Soumyajit Dutta

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli [Source: AFP Photos]Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli [Source: AFP Photos]

In a dead-rubber clash that felt anything but, the iconic duo of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli turned the third ODI against Australia into a personal batting masterclass, guiding India to a commanding 9-wicket victory. 

Their unbroken 168-run partnership was a stark reminder of their class, effortlessly chasing down 237 and ensuring India avoided a series whitewash on Australian soil. This vintage display was more of a record-breaking spree than a consolation win that cemented the duo's legacies further. Let's take a look at all these records.

1) Most 100s against Australia in ODIs

Rohit Sharma now has 9 centuries against Australia in ODIs, equalling Sachin Tendulkar (9) and surpassing Virat Kohli (8). This highlights 'Mumbai cha Raja's' dominance as a big-match opener in Australia.

2) Most 100s as openers across formats

Rohit Sharma’s tally of 45 centuries as an opener across formats moves him level with Sachin Tendulkar (45) and behind David Warner (49), reinforcing his status as one of the most prolific opening batter.

3) Most 100+ partnerships in ODIs (with Kohli)

The Rohit Sharma–Virat Kohli pairing now has 19 century partnerships in ODIs, behind Sourav Ganguly & Sachin Tendulkar (26) and just after Tillakaratne Dilshan & Kumar Sangakkara (20). Their ability to construct massive partnerships remains unmatched in modern cricket.

4) Most 150+ partnerships in ODIs

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli now share 12 150+ partnerships, equalling Sourav Ganguly & Sachin Tendulkar (12), showing the duo’s consistency in putting Australia under pressure.

5) Most 100+ partnerships in Australia across formats

Rohit Sharma & Virat Kohli have now accumulated 1,009 runs in Australia across formats as a pair, second only to Rahul Dravid & VVS Laxman (1,256), cementing their reputation as India’s most prolific batting duo overseas.

6) Batting pairs with three century partnerships against Australia in Australia

Rohit Sharma & Virat Kohli joined Desmond Haynes & Vivian Richards with three 100+ partnerships in Australia in ODIs: Perth 2016 (207), Brisbane 2016 (125), and Sydney 2025 (129*). This is a rare achievement among touring pairs.

7) Most 50+ scores vs Australia in ODIs

Virat Kohli now has 24 50+ scores against Australia, tying Sachin Tendulkar (24), while Rohit Sharma has 19. The pair has consistently dominated Australian bowling over the years, as is more evident by this stat.

8) Most 50+ scores while chasing in ODIs

Virat Kohli also leads the record for most 50+ scores while chasing in ODIs with 70, ahead of Sachin Tendulkar (69) and Rohit Sharma (55), highlighting his role as India’s ultimate finisher.

9) Most runs combined in ODIs + T20Is

With their Sydney performances, Virat Kohli (18,443) and Rohit Sharma (15,600) continue to feature among the highest combined run-scorers in international cricket, alongside Sachin Tendulkar (18,436) and Kumar Sangakkara (15,616).

10) Most centuries in a calendar year against Australia (ODIs)

Rohit Sharma’s 2025 tally against Australia adds to his growing collection of hundreds in a calendar year, emphasizing his dominance in subcontinent-born batters taking on Australia in ODIs.

11) Most sixes by a visiting player in SENA countries in ODIs

Rohit Sharma also leads with 95 sixes by a visiting player across SENA countries in ODIs, ahead of Chris Gayle (92) and Sanath Jayasuriya (89).

12) Most Player of the Series for India in Australia in ODIs

Rohit Sharma now leads the record for the most Player of the Series awards by an Indian in ODIs played in Australia, having won it twice. This puts him ahead of notable names like MS Dhoni and Ravi Shastri, who each have one award.

13) Most Player of the Match awards for India in Australia in ODIs

Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Sachin Tendulkar each have three Player of the Match awards in ODIs played in Australia, demonstrating their impact on individual games. However, K Srikanth leads this category with four awards.