Australia vs India 3rd ODI Highlights 2025 | 25 October 2025
Date: Saturday, 25 October 2025
Venue: Sydney Cricket Ground, Australia
Event: India tour of Australia 2025
Match Overview
In the final ODI of the series, India showcased a commanding performance to seal a comfortable nine-wicket victory over Australia at the iconic Sydney Cricket Ground. Although the match was a dead rubber, both teams played competitively, but India’s top order completely outclassed the Australian bowling attack.
First Innings – Australia Batting
Australia elected to bat first after winning the toss. The home side managed to put up a total of 236 runs before being bowled out in 46.4 overs. Mitchell led the way with a steady 41 runs, while Travis contributed 29. The Aussies lost their first wicket at 61 in the 9.2 over mark. Matthew chipped in with 30, Matt added a valuable 56, Alex 24, Cooper 23, and Nathan scored 16 runs. India gave away only 12 extras, showing discipline throughout their bowling innings.
Harshit impressed again, taking 4 crucial wickets, while Washington Sundar picked up two. The rest of the Indian bowlers shared a wicket each, maintaining constant pressure.
Second Innings – India Batting
Chasing 237, India’s opening pair started strongly. Skipper Rohit Sharma played a spectacular unbeaten innings, scoring 121 off 125 deliveries, smashing thirteen 4s and three 6s. Shubman Gill contributed 24 runs before getting out, while Virat Kohli played a composed knock of 74 not out from 81 balls. The pair ensured India reached the target comfortably in 38.3 overs with nine wickets remaining.
Josh Hazlewood was the only Australian bowler to pick up a wicket today.
Match Details
- Toss: Australia, elected to bat first.
- Match Number: ODI No. 4915
- Umpires: Richard Kettleborough, Wayne Knights
- TV Umpire: Allahuddien Paleker
- Match Referee: Jeff Crowe
- Reserve Umpire: Sam Nogajski
- Match Timings: 03:30 AM GMT | 02:00 PM Local
Head-to-Head (ODIs)
- Matches Played: 154
- Australia Won: 86
- India Won: 58
Current ODI Rankings
- Australia: 1st
- India: 3rd
Recent Form
Australia: WWWLL
India: LLWWW
Teams
Australia XI: Marsh (c), Head, Short, Renshaw, Carey (wk), Connolly, Owen, Starc, Ellis, Zampa, Hazlewood.
India XI: Shubman (c), Rohit, Virat, Shreyas, Axar, KL (wk), Washington, Harshit, Kuldeep, Prasidh, Siraj.
Match Summary
Overall, India dominated both innings and displayed clinical efficiency in batting and bowling. With this victory, India ended the ODI series on a high note, while Australia will look to regroup before their next international fixture.
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Result: India won by 9 wickets 🏆
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