Men's Cricket: India Takes on Australia in Decisive 2nd ODI

The Indian Men's Cricket team is set to play a crucial second One Day International (ODI) against Australia today, October 23, 2025, in Adelaide. This match is a virtual knockout for India, who are looking to level the three-match series after a seven-wicket defeat in the rain-affected first ODI in Perth.

The focus will be heavily on key Indian batsmen Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, both of whom struggled in the opening match. Kohli was dismissed for an eight-ball duck, while Rohit managed 8 runs off 14 balls. India posted a total of 136/9 in the first ODI, with KL Rahul top-scoring with 38 runs and Axar Patel contributing 31 runs. The team will be aiming for a strong comeback to keep their series hopes alive.

Women's Cricket: India Battles New Zealand for World Cup Semi-Final Berth

In other significant cricketing news, the Indian Women's team is facing New Zealand in a critical encounter in the ICC Women's World Cup 2025. This match, taking place in Navi Mumbai, is essential for India to secure a spot in the semi-finals of the tournament. The team, coached by Amol Muzumdar, is under pressure to perform in this must-win game.

Rishabh Pant Returns to Captain India A

Fit-again wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant has been named captain of the India A squad for the upcoming red-ball series against South Africa A. This marks a significant step in his return to top-level cricket.

Football: FC Goa Falls to Al-Nassr in AFC Champions League 2

On the football front, FC Goa suffered a 2-1 defeat against Saudi Arabian giants Al-Nassr in the AFC Champions League 2. The match was held in Fatorda, with reports indicating that Cristiano Ronaldo was unlikely to travel for the game.