Virat Kohli walks away: Happy ending to a beautiful story

Times of IndiaCenter-RightEN 2 min read 100% complete by TOI SPORTS DESKOctober 25, 2025 at 12:43 PM

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Virat Kohli scored an unbeaten 74 off 81 balls as India secured a nine-wicket win against Australia in their final ODI at Sydney Cricket Ground, preventing a 3-0 whitewash. This match could mark Kohli's last appearance in Australia, where he has had a storied career with notable performances across formats. In ODIs alone on Australian soil, Kohli has scored 1401 runs at an average of 50.03, including five centuries and seven half-centuries. His Test record is equally impressive, with 1542 runs in 18 matches at an average of 46.72, featuring seven centuries and four half-centuries. Rohit Sharma also contributed significantly with an unbeaten 121.

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