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FIH Women's World Cup Highlights: India hold England to draw; qualify for Phase 2
Catch all the highlights from India's 2026 FIH Women's World Cup clash against England.
Indian women's hockey team to compete at the 2026 Asian Games. (Photo credit: Hockey India)
FIH Women's World Cup Highlights: India lived to fight another day at the 2026 FIH Women's World Cup on Thursday, holding England to a 0-0 draw to qualify for the next phase.
India started on a positive note in the opening quarter, pressing forward with intent. They created multiple chances but failed to convert.
However, once England settled in, they took over the contest. They dominated the proceedings from then on for most of the match but India held strong.
The Indian defence was water tight, especially during the 11 penalty corners England had during the contest.
A last minute save from Bichu Devi at the goal, helped India earn a point and book their spot in Phase 2.
Highlights:
Live Updates
- 20 Aug 2026 7:59 PM IST
51' - Brilliant PC defence from India!
The on field umpire says it is once again a clean PC defence from India, but England have asked for a referral straight away.
They feel the ball hit the feet of first rusher Salima Tete, before it hit their own player.
The replay is taking some time with it being a difficult angle for the cameras.
Tete's hand is nice and low, making it difficult to note.
The TV umpire, however, has spotted that the ball did hit Tete on her leg. England are handed another PC!
The second attempt is blocked cleanly by Savita Punia before Navneet clears the ball away. Lovely, lovely defence!
IND 0-0 ENG
- 20 Aug 2026 7:56 PM IST
50' - India lose their referral
A penalty corner handed to England and Neha Goyal after lot of back and forth with the umpire and discussion with the teammates ask for a referral.
The replays show that India are wrong with the challenge. They lose their review. The PC stands.
IND 0-0 ENG
- 20 Aug 2026 7:52 PM IST
48' - England with the possession
England are enjoying this phase of play. They have had the possession for most of the early final quarter and are moving the ball around seamlessly.
India can't afford to rest easy.
IND 0-0 ENG
- 20 Aug 2026 7:49 PM IST
END OF THIRD QUARTER!
England earned yet another penalty corner, but the Indian defence stood strong yet again.
The third quarter as ended and India need to find ways to press forward in the next 15 minutes. For now England seem to be in control and this remains, it won't be long enough before they break through.
IND 0-0 ENG
- 20 Aug 2026 7:45 PM IST
43' - England miss 3 PCs!
A penalty corner for England as soon as India are cut short to ten players.
The first drag flick hits the rusher on the foot, handing them a second.
Salima Tete with a clean rush and deflection off the second attempt, before a rebound attempt gets stuck under Savita Punia's legs.
The third attempt is blocked by the postwoman before the rebound is hit wide.
Lucky that for India!
IND 0-0 ENG
- 20 Aug 2026 7:42 PM IST
42' - Green card, INDIA!
Ishika Chaudhary has picked up a green card. Not exactly sure what was the fault there.
Regardless, India are down to ten players for the next two minutes.
IND 0-0 ENG
- 20 Aug 2026 7:39 PM IST
38' - Savita Punia to the rescue
A penalty corner for England, but Savita Punia has got it in control.
There's another chance created from open play from England as Lottie Bingham unleashes a reverse hit from an acute angle.
Savita is up to the task once again, palming the ball away.
IND 0-0 ENG
- 20 Aug 2026 7:35 PM IST
36' - Good defence from India!
England slowly build from the back and have managed to reach the circle. Ishika with a timely interception inside the circle to avert danger.
Solid defending this from the women in orange!
IND 0-0 ENG
- 20 Aug 2026 7:32 PM IST
31' - Navneet's goal doesn't count
An early penalty corner for India in the second half, thanks to some good work from Salima Tete. Can they finally convert?
Navneet Kaur's drag flick is blocked by a diving Miriam Pritchard. Salima Tete's rebound attempt is blocked as well before the ball hits a defender's foot, handing India yet another attempt.
It is Navneet Kaur yet again with the drag flick. This time she has slotted the ball in cleanly into the net. But that was high. Danger called.
That's the second time Navneet's drag flick into the net has been disallowed tonight!
IND 0-0 ENG
- 20 Aug 2026 7:29 PM IST
31' - Back LIVE for the third quarter
We are back live for the third quarter. India start with the possession, moving from right to left.
IND 0-0 ENG
