New Delhi, Oct. 25 -- Self belief, communication and a understanding the game situation pretty well are the ingredients for a successful chemistry for such a long time with Rohit Sharma, said Virat Kohli on Saturday after the Indian batting duo forged an unbeaten 168-run stand to power India to a nine-wicket win over Australia in the third ODI at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG). India chased the target in 38.3 overs and eventually lost the series 1-2.

Having already lost the first two ODIs and eventually the series, both Rohit and Kohli were at their vintage best as the former Indian captains stoke the show at the SCG with delightful cricketing shots.

While Kohli busted the demons of scoring two consecutive ducks earlier in the series w...