NEW DELHI: Despite India's disappointing 2-0 series loss to Australia, one clear positive emerged from the second ODI, Rohit Sharma's resurgence. His composed and brilliant 73-run innings in Adelaide showed he's found his rhythm, and now, as the team heads to the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) for the final match, all eyes will be on the veteran batsman to convert his promising form into a match-winning century.

Rohit has an historically brilliant record at the SCG, a venue where he often thrives, and the Indian team will desperately need him to tap into that past success to avoid a clean sweep.

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The Sydney Cricket Ground Fortress

The SCG has historically been a happy hunting ground for the "Hitman" in the ODI format, boasting an average that is significantly higher than his career norm. His numbers at this iconic Australian venue highlight his ability to master the conditions and put up big scores.

Here is a breakdown of Rohit Sharma’s ODI stats at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG):

  • Matches: 5
  • Innings: 5
  • Runs: 333
  • Highest Score: 133
  • Average: 66.60
  • Strike Rate: 88.80
  • 100/50: 1/2

His average of 66.60 across five innings at the SCG demonstrates exceptional consistency and scoring prowess at the ground.

Pressure Mounts for the Final ODI

After navigating a difficult start to the series, Rohit found his footing with that fluent 73 off 97 balls in Adelaide, stabilizing the Indian innings. Now, with the series lost and the pressure to avoid a whitewash mounting, Rohit’s outstanding SCG record becomes a powerful psychological boost for the team.

He will look to repeat his past successes and utilize the favourable pitch conditions to anchor the Indian batting lineup and finish the series with a much-needed victory.