In a historic moment at the Sydney Cricket Ground, India’s batting giants Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli They engraved their names along with legends Sachin Tendulkar and Sourav Gangulyequaling his record of over 150 partnerships in One-Day Internationals (ODIs). The pair’s majestic unbeaten stand of 168 runs 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 achieved their 12th 150+ partnership in ODIs, equaling the long-standing record of Tendulkar and Ganguly. The Indian legends had set the benchmark in the early 2000s with their unmatched chemistry at the top of the order. Now, Rohit and Kohli stand shoulder to shoulder with them, having dominated modern bowling attacks across continents.
Most of the 150+ partnerships in ODIs
- Tendulkar and Ganguly: 12
- Rohit and Kohli: 12
- Tillakaratne Dilshan and Kumar Sangakkara: 7
The achievement underlines the duo’s longevity, consistency and understanding, traits that define India’s batting supremacy in white-ball cricket over the past decade.
A dominant chase seals India’s victory at the SCG
Chasing 237 for victory, Rohit smashed an unbeaten 121 runs, while koli He silenced the critics with a fluent 74 that didn’t come out after two odd ducks early 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 masterclass in how to control the pace of a chase: starting cautiously before accelerating with precision. The SCG crowd witnessed classic Kohli-Rohit brilliance as the two effortlessly rotated their strokes and punished loose deliveries with authority.
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A track record built on trust and consistency
The partnership of Tendulkar and Ganguly was once the gold standard for 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 in pressure situations and their ability to improve each other’s game has 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 Tendulkar-Ganguly’s tally. Both veterans, under immense scrutiny for their form and fitness, responded with their characteristic determination and brilliance, proving that their hunger for success is far from fading.
For Rohit and Kohli, this record-breaking feat is another reminder of their enduring legacy, one that bridges eras, from the Tendulkar-Ganguly dominance to India’s modern power pair.
As the cricket world celebrates this milestone, one thing is clear: the legacy of Indian batting greatness continues, passing seamlessly from one iconic association to another.
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