October 21, 2025—The stage is set for a riveting showdown at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) on October 24, where India faces Australia in the second ODI of the five-match series, with Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli under the microscope to deliver redemption after a frustrating no-result in the rain-marred opener at the Gabba on October 22. The duo’s return to the 50-over format—after a deliberate rest during the T20I leg—has generated electric expectations, but their modest contributions in Brisbane (Rohit 18 off 22, Kohli 25 off 35) have amplified the pressure to ignite in Sydney