NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli’s sister Bhawna Kohli Dhingra shared an emotional message for the star batsman after India’s stunning win over Australia in the third ODI at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Taking to Instagram, she posted two heartfelt stories, including a touching video of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli celebrating India’s victory together. She dedicated the famous Punjabi song by the Wadali Brothers — “Ve mahiya tere vekhan nu, chuk charkha gali de vich panwa, Ve loka paane main kat di, tang teriya yaad de panwa” — as a tribute to her. brother’s grit and spirit.At the SCG, Rohit Sharma rolled back the years with a magnificent 121* — his 33rd ODI century — while Virat Kohli found form with an unbeaten 74, guiding India to a commanding nine-wicket win in the final. ODI. The duo’s partnership evoked memories of their prime, turning the match into a nostalgic masterclass in batting.Watch the video hereEarlier, Australia had started well after opting to bat, but India’s disciplined bowling brought them back into the contest. Young pacer Harshit Rana stood out with figures of 4/39, triggering a middle-order collapse as the hosts were bowled out for 236. Washington Sundar chipped in with two wickets, while Siraj, Kuldeep, Axar, and Prasidh Krishna took one apiece.
India’s reply was confident from the start. Rohit and Shubman Gill added 68 runs for the first wicket before Gill was dismissed by Josh Hazlewood.
From there, the crowd at Sydney witnessed something special — Rohit and Kohli reunited at the crease, their experience and chemistry shining through. Rohit’s strokeplay was fluent, marked by 13 boundaries and three sixes in his 125-ball stay, while Kohli’s innings was built on patience and precision, laced with seven fours.Their unbroken 168-run stand sealed the game emphatically, helping India chase down the target with 11.3 overs to spare and avoid a clean sweep. The win also served as a reminder of India’s batting depth and the enduring class of its two most celebrated modern-day greats.For Kohli, the day was extra special — he became the second-highest run-getter in ODI history, surpassing Sri Lanka’s Kumar Sangakkara (14,234 runs). The former captain now trails only Sachin Tendulkar (18,426 runs) but boasts a superior average of 57.69 across 305 ODIs, compared to Tendulkar’s 44.83 — reaffirming his status as one of the Finest ever to play the game.
