Hockey Olympic Qualifiers: India defeats Italy 5-1, advance to semifinal - Highlights

National Anthem time

Both teams are on ground to the loud cheers of crowd.

100th cap for Udita

Udita Duhan is playing in her 100th International match today. 

5 minutes to Pushback

Italy two games played, two games lost. India two games played, one won, one lost. India need to avoid a defeat against Italy in order to keep their Paris Olympic hopes alive. Current Points table

Starting lineups of India and Italy

The starting lineups of India and Italy are out.

Timing Details

The India vs Italy women's Hockey Pool B match will begin at 7:30 PM (IST).

USA defeated NZ 1-0 in the first pool game.

With the win, the US has secured the top place in the group making it to the semifinals. Now a draw against Italy will also see Indians through to semifinals.

Hello from Ranchi for the final group stage game of Hockey Olympic qualifiers.