After nearly five years, Indian cricket fans witnessed the iconic Rohit Sharma–Virat Kohli 100-run partnership once again — a moment that sent waves of nostalgia through the Sydney Cricket Ground crowd.
The legendary duo, often referred to as ‘Ro-Ko’, brought up their 100-run stand off 105 balls during India’s chase against Australia in the 3rd ODI at the SCG. This marks their first century stand in any format since January 2020, when they last achieved the feat against Australia in Bengaluru.
With this milestone, Rohit and Kohli now have 19 century stands in ODIs, moving closer to the all-time great pairings of the game. Here’s how they stack up:
- 26 – Tendulkar & Ganguly (176 innings)
- 20 – Dilshan & Sangakkara (108 innings)
- 19 – Rohit & Kohli (101 innings) *
- 18 – Rohit & Shikhar (117 innings)
Their partnership today was vintage — calm, calculated, and commanding. While Kohli marked his 75th ODI fifty, Rohit’s fluent stroke play kept the chase steady, reminding everyone of the golden era when these two defined consistency for Team India.
For fans, it wasn’t just about the runs — it was about witnessing India’s most dependable duo back in rhythm after five long years.
