High on confidence, Indian women's team eyes big win over South Africa
- On Tuesday, India faces 18th-ranked South Africa in their second Women's Hockey World Cup match in Amstelveen, Netherlands, seeking to strengthen their bid for a top-two finish in Pool D.
- India produced a disciplined display to secure a 2-2 draw against China in their tournament opener, and the squad currently sits tied in the standings with China behind group leader England.
- Drag-Flicker Deepika converted a penalty corner, while World Cup debutants Sunelita Toppo, Ishika, and Shilpi Dabas displayed composure beyond their experience. Coach Sjoerd Marijne said, "We need to work on ball possession and ball retention."
- A victory over South Africa would firmly control India's qualification path for the second round, with the top two teams from each pool advancing while carrying forward their first-round results.
- This tournament follows India's fourth-place finish at the Tokyo Olympics under Marijne, matching their best World Cup performance from the inaugural 1974 edition when they finished fourth under captain Ajinder Kaur.
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India Vs South Africa, Women's Hockey World Cup: IND-W’s Goal Fest Puts Them Top Ahead Of England Clash
India thrashed South Africa 6-1 at the Women’s Hockey World Cup, with six different scorers helping them top Pool D and strengthen their second-round qualification hopes
India defeated South Africa 6-1 to finish first in Pool D at the FIH Women's Hockey World Cup 2026. Sunilita Toppo, Navneet Kaur, Sushila Chanu, Deepika Sehrawat, Lalremsiami, and Sakshi Rana scored for India. South Africa's Kayla de Waal scored in the final quarter. India will now face England.
India vs South Africa Head-to-Head Record, Women's FIH Hockey World Cup 2026: Stats, Previous Results and Preview | 🏆 LatestLY
Discover the India vs South Africa women's hockey record ahead of their FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 Pool D clash on August 18, 2026. Get recent results, key player insights, and where to watch the match live at 6:30 PM IST from Amstelveen as India looks to continue its dominant run against South Africa. 🏆 India vs South Africa Head-to-Head Record, Women's FIH Hockey World Cup 2026: Stats, Previous Results and Preview.
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