AUS vs IND: Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli equal Sachin Tendulkar and Sourav Ganguly’s partnership record in ODIs
In a historic moment at the Sydney Cricket Ground, Indian batting giants Rohit Sharma And Virat Kohli engraved their names alongside legends Sachin Tendulkar And Sourav Gangulyequaling their record for most 150-plus partnerships in One-Day Internationals (ODIs). The pair’s majestic 168-run unbeaten run guided India to a nine-wicket win over Australia in third ODImarking another golden chapter in their illustrious partnership.
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli join the elite club
The Rohit-Kohli duo made their 12th 150-plus partnership in ODIs, equaling the long-standing record held by Tendulkar and Ganguly. The Indian legends had set standards in the early 2000s with their unmatched chemistry at the top of the order. Today, Rohit and Kohli are alongside them, having dominated modern bowling attacks on every continent.
Most 150+ partnerships in ODIs
- Tendulkar and Ganguly: 12
- Rohit and Kohli: 12
- Tillakaratne Dilshan and Kumar Sangakkara: 7
The feat underlines the duo’s longevity, consistency and understanding – traits that have defined India’s batting supremacy in white-ball cricket over the past decade.
Dominant run chase seals India’s victory at SCG
Chasing 237 for victory, Rohit smashed an unbeaten 121 runs, while Kohli silenced the critics with a smooth 74 not out after two rare ducks earlier in the series. Together, they dismantled the Australian attack with elegant stroke play, impeccable timing and calculated aggression. India cruised to victory in 38.3 overs, avoiding a series whitewash in style.
Their partnership was a true masterclass in staging a chase – starting cautiously before accelerating with precision. The SCG crowd witnessed the vintage brilliance of Kohli-Rohit as the two hit spin effortlessly and punish loose deliveries with authority.
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A track record based on trust and consistency
The partnership between Tendulkar and Ganguly was once the gold standard in Indian cricket. On Saturday, Rohit and Kohli matched that greatness, showing how their styles – Rohit’s elegance and Kohli’s intensity – complement each other perfectly. Beyond the numbers, their understanding of pressure situations and their ability to improve each other’s play have made them one of the most formidable duos in cricket.
With this milestone, Rohit and Kohli also remain second for most centuries in ODI history (26), just behind the Tendulkar-Ganguly tally. Both veterans, under intense scrutiny of their form and fitness, responded with characteristic courage and brilliance – proving that their thirst for success is far from fading.
For Rohit and Kohli, the record-breaking feat is another reminder of their enduring legacy – one that bridges eras, from the dominance of Tendulkar-Ganguly to India’s modern duo.
As the cricketing world celebrates this milestone, one thing is clear: the legacy of Indian batting greatness continues – passed on seamlessly from one iconic partnership to the next.
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