IND vs China LIVE Score, FIH Women's Hockey World Cup 2026: India Begin World Cup Quest with a Stern Test Against China
India scored twice before halftime, with Navneet Kaur and Deepika striking as the team chased a top-two finish in Pool D.
- On Sunday, August 16, 2026, the Indian women's hockey team established a 2-1 lead over China at halftime in their FIH Hockey World Cup opener, a critical match for Pool D progression.
- Coached by Sjoerd Marijne, India faces a formidable test against China, Asia's top-ranked team, seeking redemption after falling 1-4 to China twice during the 2025 Women's Asia Cup.
- Navneet Kaur opened the scoring for India, but Zhang Ying equalized via a penalty stroke after Shilpi Dabas fouled inside the circle; Deepika Sehrawat restored India's advantage with a deflected penalty corner.
- Entering the break with momentum, captain Salima Tete and goalkeeper Savita Punia anchor India's defensive structure as the squad needs another strong 30 minutes to secure the crucial opening victory.
- With only the top two teams from Pool D advancing, every result counts for India's diverse squad blending veterans with over 200 caps and young debutants like 18-year-old Sakshi Rana and 19-year-old Sunelita Toppo.
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Indian Women hold China to 2-2 draw in their FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 opener - The Tribune
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China vs India Result & Highlights, Women's FIH Hockey World Cup 2026: CHN and IND Finish Level at 2–2 | 🏆 LatestLY
China and India played out an exciting 2-2 draw in their opening Pool D fixture at the Women's FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 on August 16, 2026, at the Wagener Stadium in Amstelveen. Navneet Kaur and Deepika scored for India, while Zhang Ying and Ma Ning found the net for China in a closely contested match that saw both teams earn a vital point. 🏆 China vs India Result & Highlights, Women's FIH Hockey World Cup 2026: CHN and IND Finish Level at 2–2.
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