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Kohli & Rohit Equal Tendulkar-Dravid’s Historic 391-Match Record in AUS ODI

Shivansh Rana | 3 min read | 1 month ago | Oct 25, 2025 02:51 pm IST
Kohli & Rohit Equal Tendulkar-Dravid's Historic 391-Match Record in AUS ODI

It’s a moment for the history books. On October 25, 2025, during the third ODI against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma walked onto the field together for the 391st time in Indian colors. This wasn’t just another match. It was the match that put them on par with two of the biggest legends of the game: Sachin Tendulkar and Rahul Dravid.

Key Takeaways

  • Virat Kohli & Rohit Sharma have now played 391 matches together for India across all formats.
  • This equals the all-time Indian record previously held solely by Sachin Tendulkar and Rahul Dravid.
  • The milestone was achieved on October 25, 2025, during the 3rd ODI against Australia in Sydney.
  • Their partnership spans 60 Tests, 225 ODIs, and 106 T20Is, showcasing their all-format dominance.

A Tale of Two Monumental Eras

Look, you’ve got to understand the weight of this. For years, the partnership of Sachin and Dravid was the bedrock of Indian cricket. They played 146 Tests and 245 ODIs together, starting from Dravid’s debut in 1996 until his retirement in 2012. Their era was defined by grit, class, and an almost telepathic understanding, mostly in the two classic formats.

Now, fast forward to the modern day. Kohli and Sharma’s journey began with Virat’s debut in 2008, and it’s been a whirlwind of explosive batting across all three formats. Their 391 games are broken down into 60 Tests, 225 ODIs, and 106 T20 Internationals. It’s a different kind of dominance, built for a new age of cricket. Their time together in T20Is and Tests might have ended in 2024, but their ODI legacy continues to grow.

The Global Picture and a Tough Tour

But here’s the thing. While 391 is a massive number in Indian cricket, the all-time international record is still a fair distance away. That belongs to Sri Lankan titans Mahela Jayawardena and Kumar Sangakkara, who played a staggering 550 games together. That’s a whole other level of longevity.

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And this historic achievement comes during a challenging tour Down Under. It hasn’t been easy for the duo. Virat Kohli, shockingly, has recorded consecutive ducks for the first time in his entire career. Even Rohit struggled for form initially. But champions find a way. Rohit recently roared back, not only becoming the first Indian to hit 1,000 ODI runs against Australia in Australia but also surpassing the legendary Sourav Ganguly to become India’s third-highest run-scorer in ODIs.

What’s Next For The Dynamic Duo?

Their journey as partners in Test and T20I cricket is already complete, capped off with that incredible 2024 T20 World Cup victory. So this record is a poignant reminder of their incredible service to Indian cricket. They’ve shouldered the expectations of a billion fans for over a decade.

With their focus now solely on One-Day Internationals, the question isn’t about what they’ve done, but what’s left to achieve. They’ve equaled one legendary record. Can they set a new benchmark that will stand for generations? What do you think is their greatest moment together?