Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli steer India to thrilling victory in high-scoring thriller

In front of an electric 90,000-strong crowd at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, India produced a batting masterclass to overcome Australia’s imposing total of 188.

With 32 required from the final 18 deliveries, the veteran duo paced the chase with mathematical precision, piercing the deep mid-wicket boundary twice before a colossal straight six over long-on clinched victory.

“The pitch had good bounce, but we knew the boundaries here are massive,” said player of the match Rohit Sharma at the post-match presentation.