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FIH Women's Hockey World Cup: India pip South Africa - Highlights
Follow live updates as India look for their first win after drawing China 2-2 in their opening Pool D match.
India will be aiming for their first win of the FIH Women's Hockey World Cup 2026 when they face South Africa in a crucial Pool D encounter on Tuesday.
Sjoerd Marijne's side began their campaign with a 2-2 draw against Olympic silver medallists China, showing plenty of attacking promise but leaving themselves wanting more in front of goal. Deepika and Navneet Kaur were both on the scoresheet in that match.
South Africa, meanwhile, are looking to bounce back after suffering a 4-0 defeat to England in their opening game. India will start as favourites, but South Africa possess the pace to threaten on the counter and could punish turnovers in midfield.
Deepika's attacking form and penalty-corner threat, along with Lalremsiami's movement inside the circle and captain Salima Tete's pace on the ball, will be key for India.
The result could prove important in shaping India's route to the second round, with three points giving them a major boost in Pool D.
Highlights:
Live Updates
- 18 Aug 2026 8:12 PM IST
THAT'S A WRAP!
That's all from our LIVE coverage of India vs South Africa at the FIH Women's Hockey World Cup 2026.
India produced a dominant 6-1 victory at the Wagener Stadium, securing their first win of the tournament. Thanks for joining us!
- 18 Aug 2026 8:12 PM IST
FULL TIME
India wrap up a dominant performance with a commanding 6-1 win over South Africa at the Wagener Stadium. Six different goalscoring moments powered India to victory, with South Africa's late strike providing only a consolation.
Score: India 6-1 South Africa
- 18 Aug 2026 8:02 PM IST
55' GOAL! South Africa pull one back!
South Africa finally get on the scoresheet as Kayla de Waal gets the decisive touch on the ball. The goal is referred for a video review, with the officials checking whether she made a legal deflection, but the strike is eventually given.
Score: India 6-1 South Africa
- 18 Aug 2026 7:49 PM IST
45' GOAL! Sakshi scores a stunner!
India are running riot! Ishika's effort crashes against the post, but Sakshi reacts quickest to the rebound and sends a superb reverse-stick strike into the top corner.
Score: India 6-0 South Africa
- 18 Aug 2026 7:47 PM IST
43' GOAL! Lalremsiami makes it five
India continue their dominant display as Lalremsiami brings down a high ball inside the circle before unleashing a reverse-stick strike towards the far post. The effort takes a slight bounce and beats the South African goalkeeper.
Score: India 5-0 South Africa
- 18 Aug 2026 7:41 PM IST
39' GOAL! Deepika makes it four!
India produce another slick move inside the circle, with Baljeet Kaur and Navneet Kaur combining before Baljeet sets up Deepika. She takes a touch and calmly slots the finish into the far corner.
Score: India 4-0 South Africa
- 18 Aug 2026 7:30 PM IST
31' SECOND HALF BEGINS!
The third quarter is underway at the Wagener Stadium. India return with a comfortable three-goal cushion, while South Africa need a quick response to get back into the contest.
Score: India 3-0 South Africa
- 18 Aug 2026 7:25 PM IST
HALF-TIME
India head into the break in complete control, taking a commanding three-goal lead into the second half. Sunelita Toppo, Navneet Kaur and Sushila Chanu have all found the net as India dominate South Africa.
Score: India 3-0 South Africa
- 18 Aug 2026 7:14 PM IST
25' GOAL! India make it three!
India keep the pressure on and eventually find a way through after a couple of penalty-corner attempts. Sushila Chanu's effort takes a deflection and sneaks past the South African goalkeeper to extend India's advantage.
Score: India 3-0 South Africa
- 18 Aug 2026 7:04 PM IST
17' GOAL! Navneet doubles India's lead!
India make their early pressure count again. Navneet Kaur unleashes a powerful strike from the penalty corner, sending the ball beyond the reach of the South African goalkeeper.
Score: India 2-0 South Africa
