India vs South Africa Highlights, Women's Hockey World Cup 2026: Navneet, Lalremsiami on target as India win 6-1

South Africa were able to pull one back through Kayla de WAAL but India win 6-1. The win puts in the second spot in the pool behind England. With two losses, South Africa are out of the race. China are third. The win over South Africa also gave India a massive goal difference going into the England clash.

GOOAALLL!!!! Its raining goals here. After India ended at 3-0 during the half-time break, the Asian side added three more to end the third quarter at 6-0. Deepika, who scored against China, gets on the scoresheet after a one-two with Baljeet to bring up India's fourth goal. Lalremsiami, who has been nominated for the Arjuna Award earlier today, finds the back of the net with a reverse-stick hit.

The sixth goal came at the fag end of the third quarter when Ishika's shot hits the upright and fell in front of Sakshi who brilliantly finished with a reverse-stick hit. India are winning this game.

GOOAALLLLLL!!!!! Sushila Chanu makes it 3-0 for India after her mid-timed shot goes into the net despite the South African goalkeeper getting a stop on it. India are on a rampage here. IND 3-0 SA (Q2)

GOOALLLL!!!! Navneet Kaur makes it 2-0 at the start of the second quarter. Navneet sends her drag-flick into the back of the goal. IND 2-0 SA (Q2)

GOOOAALLLLL!!!!! India have taken the lead in the 11th minute. Sakshi Rana has the ball in the D and despite having a marker over his shoulder, passes to Sunelita Toppo, who was positioned at the far post. Sunelita taps in to give India the lead in the 11th minute. India finish first quarter with a 1-0 lead.

“Keep pushing and motivating each other,” come the words from Indian goalkeeper Savita Punia. India are playing in bright saffron while South Africa are wearing dark green kit.

Time for National Anthems. The players run into the middle. South Africa go first, followed by India. Meanwhile, the weather is severe as its is chilly and slightly windy. It rained for some time now.

The Indian team's best finish at the World Cup came at the inaugural edition in 1974, when they finished fourth under captain Ajinder Kaur. Their fourth-place finish at the Tokyo Olympics under Marijne had raised hopes of another strong showing on the global stage.

India have played only three matches against South Africa in women's hockey, with the Asian team winning all the games. Notably, India have scored 14 goals as compared to South Africa's one.

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For India, the game against South Africa is an opportunity to put themselves firmly in control of their qualification hopes. A win over 18th-ranked South Africa would not only boost their chances of finishing in the top two but also provide momentum ahead of their final pool game.

India showed plenty of promise in their opening match. Drag-flicker Deepika converted a penalty corner and also earned another, while World Cup debutants Sunelita Toppo, Ishika and Shilpi Dabas displayed composure well beyond their experience.

Navneet Kaur, who was named Player of the Tournament at the World Cup Qualifiers, has also carried her impressive form into the tournament and will be one of India's key attacking threats.

For the semifinal race the top two teams from each pool will be divided into two groups (E and F) of four teams each. Each team will play matches against the opponents they did not face in the first round. A team's result in the first round against the progressing team from its pool will be carried forward in second round.

It means that India and China will not play each other if they reach the second round and their one point each from the draw will be carried forward.

The draw against China has given India a valuable point and put them in a good position to qualify for the second round. England currently lead Pool D following their 4-0 win over South Africa, with China and India next in the standings, while South Africa are fourth.

India are coming into this game on the back of a 2-2 draw against China. The Chinese are the Olympic silver medalists and placed 4th in th world. Navneet Kaur and Deepika scored for India against China. On the other hand, South Africa lost to England by four goals in their campaign opener.

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