Overview
- India cruised to 237 for 1 in 38.3 overs for a nine-wicket victory, built on an unbroken 168-run stand between Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli.
- Rohit finished 121 not out for his 33rd ODI hundred and 50th international century, ending the series as the leading run-scorer with 212.
- Kohli rebounded from two ducks to score 74 not out and moved past Kumar Sangakkara to second on the all-time ODI runs list behind Sachin Tendulkar.
- Australia had already clinched the series 2-1 with wins in Perth and Adelaide before being bowled out for 236 at the SCG.
- After the match, Rohit said he did not know if he and Kohli would return to Australia, signaling uncertainty about future tours.