Cricket News — 10 October 2025
🇮🇳 India vs West Indies, 2nd Test — Day 1, Delhi
The second Test between India and the West Indies began at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi, and it was dominated by the Indian batters.
Toss & Decision
Indian skipper Shubman Gill won the toss for the first time in his Test-captaincy career and opted to bat on a placid surface.
Yashasvi Jaiswal’s Masterclass
Yashasvi Jaiswal stole the spotlight with a magnificent 173 not out at stumps. His innings was a blend of patience and attacking stroke play, featuring 22 fours. The left-hander took charge after India lost early wickets and built steady partnerships to put the hosts in command.
Support from B Sai Sudharsan:
B Sai Sudharsan, playing his second Test, looked composed and added 87 runs in 165 balls, stitching a crucial 180-run stand with Jaiswal for the third wicket. B Sai Sudharsan’s solid technique against the West Indian pace attack ensured India’s momentum never dipped.
Score at Stumps
India closed Day 1 at 318/2, setting up a strong foundation for a big total. KL Rahul contributed 38 runs before being dismissed stumped by spinner Jomel Warrican, who was the lone bright spot for the visitors.
Notable Milestone
Fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah entered the record books as the first Indian pacer to feature in 50 international matches across all three formats.
Pitch Report
The surface in Delhi appeared slow with low bounce, ideal for batting early, but expected to offer turn from Day 3 onward.
🇮🇳 Women’s World Cup 2025 — India vs South Africa
In the ongoing ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup, India suffered a narrow defeat against South Africa in Visakhapatnam, but the contest produced a historic batting display.
Richa Ghosh’s Record Knock:
Wicketkeeper-batter Richa Ghosh scored a breathtaking 94 off 77 balls, the highest-ever score by a No. 8 batter in women’s ODI history. Richa Ghosh revived India from a precarious 102/6 to a competitive total of 251.
Match Outcome
South Africa chased down the target of 252 with three wickets in hand, guided by Laura Wolvaardt’s 70 in 111 balls. Despite the loss, India is still in contention for the semifinals.
Qualification Equation
India’s semifinal hopes now hinge on their next match. India’s next match is against red-hot favorites Australia on Sunday, 12th October. A victory against the Aussies can give India the best chance to qualify for the semi-finals, as any team will require at least 3 wins from 7 matches to qualify for the semi-finals.
🇳🇿 New Zealand Women vs Bangladesh Women — Match 11, Guwahati
At the same venue cluster in Guwahati, New Zealand Women comfortably defeated Bangladesh Women by 100 runs.
Batting Dominance
Openers *Sophie Devine (63 ) and *Brooke Halliday (69 ) set a target of 228 runs for Bangladesh.
Bowling Highlights:
Lea Tahuhu was exceptional with the new ball, claiming 3 for 22, dismantling Bangladesh’s top order.
Also Read: ICC Women’s ODI WC 2025: New Zealand Registers Humongous 100-Run Win
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