India, Aug. 18 -- The India Women's Hockey Team put on a dominant performance at the FIH Women's Hockey World Cup 2026, thrashing South Africa 6-1 at the Wagener Stadium in Amstelveen. Sjoerd Marijne's side combined attacking pace with clinical finishing to establish a three-goal advantage by half-time, then turned the contest into a rout in the third quarter. Six different Indian players found the net, which highlights the team's attacking depth. The result puts India at the summit of Pool D. They just require a draw against England to progress to the next round.

India vs South Africa Women Hockey: Nabhvarna Take Control With Three First-Half Goals

India kicked off the proceedings on a positive note and opened the scoring in the 11th m...