When will Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli next play for India after Australia ODIs?

India wrapped up their three-match ODI series against Australia with an emphatic 9-wicket win in the final game, avoiding a whitewash despite losing the series 1–2. The spotlight was firmly on Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, who made their much-awaited return to international cricket after a seven-month break. Both veterans showcased their class. Rohit hammered a century while Kohli anchored the innings with a composed half-century—playing key roles in India’s dominant performance.

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are currently featuring only in the ODI format, having stepped away from Tests and T20Is. Their next outing for Team India will be in the upcoming three-match ODI series against South Africa, scheduled from November 30 to December 6. The opening match will take place on November 30 (Sunday) at the Jharkhand State Cricket Association Stadium in Ranchi, where fans will once again witness the iconic duo in action.

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In the third ODI against Australia, India’s bowlers delivered an impressive performance after the visitors chose to bat first, bundling them out for 236. Harshit Rana led the attack brilliantly with figures of 4/39.

Chasing a modest target, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli took command, steering India to victory with a magnificent unbroken 168-run stand for the second wicket. Rohit smashed his 33rd ODI century, remaining unbeaten on 121, while Kohli found form again with his 75th ODI half-century, scoring 74 runs. Their partnership sealed the win and capped off India’s series on a high.