Kohli and Rohit Achieve 19th Century Partnership in ODI Clash Between Australia and India
In a remarkable display of skill, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli reached a significant milestone by recording their 19th century partnership in One-Day International (ODI) cricket. This achievement occurred during India’s third ODI match against Australia in Sydney, held on October 25, 2025. Their impressive performance continues to solidify their status as one of the top batting pairs in ODI history.
Partnership Milestone: Rohit and Kohli
The partnership between Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli is now recognized as having the third-most century stands in ODI cricket. Only two pairs have higher tallies: Sachin Tendulkar and Sourav Ganguly from India, and Sri Lanka’s Tillakaratne Dilshan and Kumar Sangakkara.
All-Time Century Partnerships
- Sachin Tendulkar and Sourav Ganguly (IND): 26 century partnerships
- Tillakaratne Dilshan and Kumar Sangakkara (SL): 20 century partnerships
- Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli (IND): 19 century partnerships
- Shikhar Dhawan and Rohit Sharma (IND): 18 century partnerships
- Adam Gilchrist and Mathew Hayden (AUS): 16 century partnerships
Rohit and Kohli’s collaboration has generated over 5,400 runs together. They stand second on the all-time partnership runs list, trailing only the legendary duo of Tendulkar and Ganguly, who combined for 8,227 runs over 176 matches.
Significance of the Achievement
This partnership not only highlights their individual talents but also reflects their ability to work effectively together in high-pressure situations. Their consistent performances continue to make a significant impact on India’s success in ODI cricket.
As they add to their impressive record, cricket fans eagerly anticipate further milestones from this dynamic duo, especially in upcoming matches. Their partnership is a key element for India as they strive to dominate international cricket.
