Kohli and Sharma's Historic Battle: India vs. Australia Cricket Showdown

In the much-anticipated 3rd and final ODI showdown between India and Australia, the cricketing world eagerly anticipates the return of India's dynamic duo, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, to the playing XI. Their absence in the first two matches didn't deter India, which secured victories in both encounters. However, their return adds a significant boost to India's chances in this concluding ODI battle against the Australians.

While this match is considered a "dead rubber" in the series, it presents an excellent opportunity for the team management to fine-tune their ideal combination for the upcoming World Cup next month. The Chepauk match also serves as a backdrop for Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli as they eye a historic milestone set by the cricketing legend, Sachin Tendulkar.

In the realm of ODIs, Rohit and Virat have consistently dominated against the Australian cricket team. Both batsmen boast impressive records, with batting averages exceeding 50 and totals surpassing 2000 runs against Australia. Rohit Sharma has amassed 2251 runs at an astonishing average of 59.2, while Virat Kohli follows closely with 2172 runs at an average of 53.0 in the 50-over format.

Remarkably, Rohit Sharma etched his name in history by scoring his maiden double-hundred against Australia in ODIs back in 2013. The Hitman currently holds the second-highest batting average (59.2) against Australia, while Virat Kohli secures the fourth-best average (53.0) among players who have scored over 1000 runs against the Aussies in ODIs.

Moreover, both Rohit and Kohli have registered eight centuries against Australia in ODIs, tantalizingly close to matching the record for the most centuries by a player against Australia in ODIs, currently held by the legendary Sachin Tendulkar with nine centuries.

As if these achievements weren't impressive enough, Virat Kohli inches closer to an extraordinary record of the most sixes in international cricket, with 545 sixes under his belt. Just nine more, and he will surpass the record for the most sixes in international cricket across all formats.

Rohit Sharma, known for his effortless boundary-clearing prowess, reigns supreme with 78 sixes against Australia in ODIs, the highest by any player against a single opposition in one-day cricket.

Virat Kohli's love affair with Australian cricket is well-documented, with over 5,000 runs scored against the Down Under rivals in international cricket. He stands among the elite group of players who have crossed the 5000-run mark against a single opposition.

Adding to his accolades, Virat Kohli boasts an impressive 47 centuries in ODIs, and cricket enthusiasts eagerly await whether he can break the record for the most centuries in ODI cricket by the end of the upcoming ODI World Cup 2023. The current record holder, Sachin Tendulkar, achieved this feat in 451 innings, while Virat Kohli stands at 47 centuries in 267 innings, poised to make history once again.