Heroes of the month: Standout performers in October 2025

Grassroots cricket runs on passion, long days on dusty grounds, and players who keep showing up with commitment. Every month we witness cricketers who rise above the rest with discipline, consistency, and a hunger to keep getting better.

October gave us a set of performers who didn’t just put up big numbers. They shaped matches, lifted their teams, and showed what serious grassroots cricket looks like.

Here are the heroes who defined October with their performances.

1. Vijay Fangliya

• Location: Ahmedabad, Gujarat
• Matches: 39
• Runs: 2034

Leading October by a huge margin, Vijay Fangliya had a month to remember. Scoring over 2000 runs in 39 matches shows not just form but discipline. Match after match, he walked in with the same intent: build an innings, keep the scoreboard moving, and finish strong. His ability to stay calm in tough situations stood out, making him one of October’s finest performers.

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2. Shivam Tyagi

• Location: Hapur, Uttar Pradesh
• Matches: 70
• Wickets: 233

Shivam dominated with the ball from the first week of October. Taking 233 wickets in a single month takes a rare blend of patience, accuracy, and sharp reading of batters. His spells constantly shifted momentum, breaking partnerships and putting his team in control. A bowler who doesn’t just take wickets — he creates them.

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3. Bhuvi

• Location: Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh
• Matches: 17
• Runs: 788

Bhuvi was the standout female batter of October, combining fluency with fearless strokeplay. Her 788 runs came with intent and clarity — picking the right balls, pacing innings, and stepping up whenever her team needed stability. A month that reflects both talent and temperament.

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4. Sonu Malik

• Location: Loni, Uttar Pradesh
• Matches: 31
• Sixes: 174

Power hitters leave an impact the scoreboard can’t hide. Sonu Malik did that all month long. With 174 sixes in October, he changed matches in overs, not sessions. His confidence at the crease and ability to clear boundaries at will made him one of the most dangerous batters this month.

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5. Shiksha Koli

• Location: Dehradun, Uttarakhand
• Matches: 17
• Wickets: 28

Shiksha’s performance with the ball defined consistency. Her 28 wickets came through accuracy, rhythm, and a strong sense of reading the game. Whether slowing things down or forcing mistakes, she delivered breakthroughs at key moments — the mark of a dependable bowler.

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Conclusion

October’s heroes didn’t just post big numbers.

They showed what grassroots cricket is built on — hunger, repetition, discipline, and the will to keep improving.

Each of these cricketers made their presence felt on the field and set an example for others across the country.

Congratulations to all five of them for an outstanding month.