India report card for IND vs AUS ODI series: Full player ratings including Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli detailed

The India vs Australia ODI series 2025 was a three-match contest Down Under, testing India's young squad under captain Shubman Gill.

This series was a hard test for India on the bouncy pitches against hostile pace and an opposition well-tuned to those conditions. The team showed flashes of fight, but they could not cross the line and ended up losing 2-1 in the end.

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In this article, TSN  keeps a tab on their performances and rates every player according to their impact on the games.

India report card: Rating Indian players' performance in the IND vs AUS ODI series

Rohit Sharma

Rating: Excellent

The star Indian opener came into this series under immense pressure. Having recently been removed from captaincy, there were constant questions surrounding his future in the ODI setup. Speculations about his possible retirement and debates on whether he would still be around for the 2027 World Cup only added to the noise.

He began the series on a shaky note, but performed well in the tough batting conditions in the second match in Adelaide, reminding everyone of his pedigree at the top.

A magnificent century in the third match helped India pick up their only win of the series and was also a reminder that age is just a number.

In three matches, Rohit scored 202 runs from 236 balls, with a highest score of 121 not out. He averaged 101.00 and had a strike rate of 85.59. 

Virat Kohli

Rating: Average

Virat Kohli had a nightmare journey in the ODI series until the 3rd match as he was dismissed for two back-to-back ducks.

The Indian batting maestro looked vulnerable against deliveries in the fourth and fifth-stump channel, often missing and being beaten, a familiar issue that has troubled him at various stages of his career

His early exit each time ramped up pressure on the middle order. His batting simply did not match his reputation this series.

However, Kohli finally silenced his critics with a terrific knock of 74 runs as India comfortably chased down 236 runs to register their first and only win of the series in the third game at Sydney.

Shubman Gill 

Rating: Poor

It was a quiet series for Shubman Gill. Leading India for the first time in ODIs, there were huge expectations on his shoulders. He started well in all three innings and showed glimpses of his fluent strokeplay, but could not convert those starts into something substantial.

With just 43 runs in three matches, Gill found it tough against Australia’s pace attack

KL Rahul 

Rating: Average

KL Rahul has batted at No. 6 in this series, a spot lower than his usual position at No. 5 where he has enjoyed most of his success. Yet, he once again showed why he is regarded as one of the most versatile players in this Indian lineup.

In the rain-curtailed first game, when India needed quick runs, Rahul provided exactly that with an aggressive 38 off 31 balls, striking at over 100. In the second match, he got a decent start but could not capitalise and scored 11 off 15 balls. In the third ODI, the wicket-keeper batter did not get a chance to bat.

Overall in the two innings he batted, Rahul made 49 runs at an average of 24.50 and a strike rate of 106.52.

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Shreyas Iyer 

Rating: Average

Shreyas Iyer, who was India’s highest run-scorer during their triumphant Champions Trophy campaign earlier this year, came into this series with added responsibility as he was elevated to the role of vice-captain, serving as Shubman Gill’s deputy.

Iyer began the series on a shaky note and after his early dismissal in the first match, questions once again resurfaced about his ability to handle the short ball, a long-discussed weakness in his batting.

However, in the second ODI in Adelaide, Iyer silenced his critics with a composed 61 in challenging batting conditions. He stitched an important partnership with Rohit Sharma that steadied India’s innings and proved crucial in setting up a competitive total.

Once again, due to Rohit and Kohli's brilliant partnership none of the middle order batters got a chance in Sydney as India lost just one wicket which chasing.

Nitish Kumar Reddy 

Rating: Below Average

Nitish Kumar Reddy was drafted into the XI as a like-for-like replacement for Hardik Pandya, who missed the series due to injury.

Tasked with filling Pandya’s all-rounder role, Nitish was expected to bring balance with both bat and ball, but he could not quite do justice to the opportunity.

He could only manage just 27 runs across two innings with the bat. With the ball, he could not pick any wicket. It was a tough outing for the youngster, who will be eager to learn from the experience and come back stronger in future chances.

Axar Patel 

Rating: Good

Axar Patel arguably delivered India’s best all-round performance of the series. He was promoted to No. 5 in the batting order and he did not disappoint.

He provided valuable runs in the middle order. Across two innings, Axar scored 75 runs with a best of 44 and at a strike rate close to 95. With the ball, he was equally effective, sending down 20 overs for three wickets.

His contributions in both departments made him one of India’s most reliable performers in the series.

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Washington Sundar

Rating: Below Average

Washington Sundar had a mixed series overall. Chosen ahead of Kuldeep Yadav for his all-round abilities and the potential to contribute with the bat, Sundar could not quite deliver in that department. He could only score just 22 runs across two innings.

With the ball, he justified his place somewhat and picked up five crucial wickets in the 19 overs he bowled. While his batting fell short of expectations, his bowling showed glimpses of the value he can add to the side. 

Harshit Rana 

Rating: Average

Harshit Rana was under scrutiny for his inconsistent performances with the ball but the management continued to back him for his hit-the-deck bowling ability.

In this series, Rana showed aggression and generated good speed in patches, but he struggled badly with control. However, in the third ODI, Rana finally repaid the faith shown on him by the management as he picked up four wickets. Across 20.4 overs, he conceded 125 runs and took 6 wickets. 

Arshdeep Singh 

Rating: Average

In the absence of Jasprit Bumrah, who missed the series due to injury, Arshdeep Singh got an opportunity to play and he did well with the ball.

He bowled 13.2 overs across the two matches and took 3 wickets for 72 runs, maintaining good rhythm and control in patches.

Arshdeep was among India’s more consistent pacers in the series, proving why he is considered a key part of the pace attack going forward.

Mohammed Siraj

Rating: Poor

Mohammed Siraj has had a rough series and he struggled to make the impact expected of India’s senior pacer.

He was leading the Indian bowling attack in Jasprit Bumrah’s absence but could only manage two wickets across the three matches.

Prasidh Krishna

Rating: Below Average

Krishna replaced Arshdeep Singh in the final ODI and bowled 7 overs, where he conceded 52 runs and picked up just one wicket.

Yashasvi Jaiswal

Rating: N/A

Did not participate

Kuldeep Yadav

Rating: N/A

Did not participate

Dhruv Jurel

Rating: N/A

Did not participate