Weekly Sports Roundup

Table of Contents

1. Top 3 Headlines of the Week

2. Cricket Highlights

   • Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 – India vs Pakistan

   • India vs West Indies 1st Test – Dominant Victory

   • India vs West Indies 2nd Test Ongoing

3. Football Highlights (India + World)

4. Other Sports in Brief

5. Upcoming Matches & Events (Next 7 Days)

6. Editor’s Pick of the Week

7. References

What more could you ask for with October’s first week of Indian sporting action?  Are you an enthusiast of cricket, football, or all of the above?  The action was plenty at all fronts with the Indian women’s cricket team putting the Pakistani women’s team in their place at the world cup and the indian men team doing the same to the west indies at the test match in Ahmedabad cricket with the crushing defeat of the west indies by an innings and 140 runs on the 4th of October, 2023.

Also, on the athletics front the badminton and hockey of the indian teams were equally applauded on the world stage. Also, we’ve got some huge football news that everyone is taking about. Lets look at all you need to know from this action-packed week.

Top 3 Headlines of the Week

•  India beat Pakistan by 88 runs in Women’s World Cup – Harmanpreet Kaur’s team continued their perfect record to 12-0 against Pakistan in ODIs, with Kranti Goud’s 3/20 showcasing a clinical bowling performance in Colombo.​​
•  India beat West Indies by innings and 140 runs – The hosts registered a dominant victory in Ahmedabad on October 4th, with Ravindra Jadeja’s century and Mohammed Siraj’s bowling shining.​
• PV Sindhu joins prestigious BWF commission – India’s badminton star was named to the new BWF Athletes’ Commission for the 2026-2029 term, recognising her contribution to the sport.​

Cricket Highlights

Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 – India vs Pakistan

India’s complete dominance over Pakistan continued on October 5 on the 2023 ICC Women’s World Cup stage. This time, the lopsided contest was played in Colombo, and it was the most followed story in Indian cricket. The contest was never close, and the Indian women corralled their arch rivals, winning 88 runs and finishing the ODI stage of the rivalry with an astounding 12-0.​​

Batting first, India posted 247, getting bowled out on the very last delivery of the 50 overs. Harleen Deol scored 46, and Richa Ghosh provided a much-needed late-innings flourish with an unvanquished 20-ball 35. Batting was tricky, for the conditions had been overcast and the pitch covered for two full days prior.​

Pakistan, in response, started poorly. They lost 3 wickets for 26 runs and it was always going to be a Henrietta Venn day translating to an early bowled out. Sidra Amin scored valiantly but was out in the 43rd over, finishing with a score of 81 (her 2nd best performance in world cups), and leaving Pakistan to a final score of 159. The player of the  match award was claimed by young Indian fast bowler Kranti Goud, who in her 10 overs, earned the figures of 20 runs for 3 wickets.

Nevertheless, the match had its share of controversies too. Confusion during the toss, a strange incident where a player was run out, and a 15-minute break due to bugs on the field added to the perplexities of the match. In line with the recent political climate, there was a lack of handshakes between the teams during the toss and after the match, signaling underlying tensions.

“Very important game for all of us, and I’m sure everyone back home is happy as well,” said Captain Harmanpreet Kaur after the match, expressing her joy. With the win, India bagged the top position on the World Cup points table with 4 points and a net run rate of +1.505

India vs West Indies 1st Test – Dominant Victory

India began their home Tests this season in spectacular style, defeating West Indies by an innings and 140 runs at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, completing the match and taking the series to 1-0 in the two-match series on October 4th.

In their first innings, the West Indies scored a mere 162, where Mohammed Siraj (4/40) and Jasprit Bumrah (3/42) opened the attack and were phenomenal, supporting the pace attack perfectly. Justin Greaves scored 32, but the rest of the batting order folded like a house of cards.

India performed exceptionally well, declaring at 448/5, with the scoring being anchored at century mark by KL Rahul (100), Dhruv Jurel (125), and Ravindra Jadeja (104*). The 5th wicket partnership between Jurel and Jadeja which contributed over 200 runs was also noteworthy. Jadeja’s innings was aesthetically pleasing, combining calculated aggression and calmness with 6 fours and 5 sixes.

The West Indies second innings was even worse, folding for 146. Jadeja capped off a great game with 4/54, and Siraj took 3 more. Alick Athanaze’s 38 was the only score that came close to being significant, but it was nowhere near enough to prevent India from winning in 3 days.

No doubt, Jadeja deserved the Player of the Match award for his all-around performance. The century demonstrated his growing importance in the middle order, and his bowling further confirmed that he was still a leading spinner.

India vs West Indies 2nd Test – Ongoing

The second Test in Delhi turned into a batting exhibition for India, with Yashasvi Jaiswal stealing the show. The 23-year-old left-hander batted the entire first day, remaining unbeaten on 173 – a knock that showcased his maturity and technique.

Jaiswal’s innings impressive for his ability to stake his claim to a growing partnership. He built important stands with KL Rahul at the beginning and then with Sai Sudharsan, who had a career-best 87 and fell just short of his first Test century, to steady the innings. The young opener made it to a select group with Sachin Tendulkar in being the only Indians to get seven Test hundreds before turning 24.

Upcoming Cricket Action

The second Test is being played in Delhi where India are looking to seal the series. After, the much awaited Women’s World Cup matches where India take on Australia on October 13 and England on October 20.

Football Highlights (India + World)

Indian Football

The biggest news of the week is the confirmation of the Indian Super League 2025-26 season which has been mired in uncertainty due to a gap in the Master Rights Agreement between the AIFF and FSDL. The season now begins on October 24, 2025.

The Supreme Court’s intervention proved crucial in getting both parties to agree on resuming the league under the existing deal, but the court’s orders have likely not solved the underlying financial issues of cost of organising the league and the central revenue share of ₹18-20 crore per club

Hyderabad FC stated their intention to leave for Delhi soon and to rebrand as Sporting Club Delhi. This adds to the evolving landscape of the league. Inter Kashi has been promoted from the I-League and still waits for the formal integration of the ISL.

Global Football Action

Meanwhile, the India National Team played their most important fixtures of the footballing year as the AFC Asian Cup qualifiers continued. India played Singapore, first away on October 9 and then at home on October 14. India has the least points on the table and sits fourth and needs to win these fixtures to qualify for the Asia Cup as only 1 team from the group will qualify. These next fixtures were important to qualify.

The 2025-26 AIFF Super Cup, had also been formally announced with an exciting draw. The Super Cup planned for the 2025-26 season will have 16 teams split into 4 groups, with the defending ISL champions, Mohun Bagan Super Giant, leading one of the groups. The tournament will see the winner take home a playoff spot for the 2026-27 AFC Champions league Two which will be a great reward for the winner.

Other Sports in Brief

 Badminton: PV Sindhu being appointed to the BWF Athletes’ Commission testifies to the impact she continues to have in the field while she works towards regaining her best form. The BWF World Tour moved to several tournaments in Europe. These tournaments offer valuable ranking points.

 Hockey: The Sultan of Johor Cup 2025 in Malaysia started for India’s junior men’s team as they played against Great Britain, the defending champions. This tournament is one of the most important developmental opportunities for young Indian hockey players.

Tennis: In addition to the AITA competitions being held in various cities, the Tennis Premier League auction took place this week, generating many exciting player selections. The Chennai Open WTA 250 tournament is expected to held in late October as well, which is exciting because it will feature high level international competition.

Aquatics: India hosted the 2025 Asian Aquatics Championships in Ahmedad from September 28, to October 10. This demonstrates India’s growing capability for hosting international sporting events.

Upcoming Matches & Events (Next 7 Days)

IND vs WI 2nd Test continues – Days 2-5 at Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi (October 11-14)

Women’s World Cup: India vs Australia (October 13, 3:00 PM IST)​

Sultan of Johor Cup Hockey – India vs Great Britain (October 11, 1:35 PM IST), India vs New Zealand (October 12)​

Tennis: Multiple AITA tournaments across India, plus MT100 Bhubaneswar (October 11-15)​

India vs Singapore – AFC Asian Cup Qualifier at home (October 14, 7:30 PM IST)​

Editor’s Pick of the Week

India’s 88-run victory over Pakistan wasn’t just another win but a statement! They showcased not just dominance but absolute supremacy in women’s cricket! The performance for the conditions was exceptional and Goud’s bowling figures of 3/20 showcased why the fast bowling depth in the Indian team is their greatest asset. At 20 years of age, she baffled the Pakistani batters with swing and seam movement enough to make anyone think she was a seasoned campaigner. Along with crushing the Test match against the West Indies that wrapped up on the 4th of October, it seems Indian cricket is in full form.

That’s a wrap for this week’s sports highlights! Which sporting highlight made the week for you? Let us know in the comments! Don’t forget to check our sports section to stay updated on all the/latest information. Next week is set to be just as action packed with the ongoing cricket and the football qualifiers. We will be here to bring you every thrilling moment!

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References

1. India TV Sports Wrap on October 4: Today’s top 10 trending news stories

2. India defeat Pakistan in Women’s Cricket World Cup to top points table – Al Jazeera

3. India beat West Indies by an innings and 140 runs – Indian Express

4. IND vs WI Highlights, 2nd Test Day 1: Yashasvi Jaiswal 173 puts India in command – India Today

5. PV Sindhu named in new BWF Athletes’ Commission for 2026-2029

6. ISL 2025-26: Indian Super League to Resume on October 24 – Instagram

7. Sultan of Johor Cup 2025: Know schedule and where to watch – Olympics.com

8. Sports Calendar: October 2025 – The Sportsgram India

9. Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025: India eye maiden triumph – Olympics.com

10. AIFF Super Cup 2025-26 draw: Teams find out group-stage opponents

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