Indian women's hockey team beats Australia in shootout to win second match of friendly series
Perth, May 27
The Indian women's hockey team secured a hard-fought win against Australia on Wednesday at the Perth Hockey Stadium to level the four-match friendly series 1-1.
The visitors came from behind in the final quarter to force a 1-1 draw and then edged the hosts 4-2 in the shootout, as per a press release from Hockey India.
After an entertaining start to the game, Australia took the lead courtesy of a goal from Olivia Downes (10'). But the Indian team upped the ante by creating opportunities from a series of penalty corners and putting the Aussies under pressure. However, Australia remained resolute in defence. But the home team's resistance was finally broken as Sushila Chanu Pukhrambam (46') found the back of the net in the final quarter, bringing India back on level terms.
The visitors prevailed 4-2 in the shootout with goals from Navneet Kaur, Ishika Chaudhary, Annu and Rutuja Dadaso Pisal.
The third match of the series will be played on Friday, 29 May 2026, at 11:00 AM IST at the same venue.
— ANI
Reader Comments
So proud of our girls! Navneet Kaur, Ishika Chaudhary, Annu, and Rutuja Dadaso Pisal showed nerves of steel in the shootout. This is exactly the kind of performance that builds momentum for future tournaments. Well done! 👏
Impressive result for India! Coming back from a goal down against a strong Australian side shows real character. The penalty corner conversion by Sushila was crucial. Looking forward to the next match on Friday.
Great to see Indian women's hockey making strides internationally! The shootout victory against Australia is no small feat. But we need to work on converting more penalty corners during regulation time - that's an area for improvement. Still, a well-deserved win! 🏑💪
What a match! The Indian team really showed their fighting spirit. Sushila's goal was perfectly timed, and the shootout execution was flawless. This should give them tons of confidence for the rest of the series. Go India!
Being an Indian sports fan, this win is especially sweet because beating Australia in their own backyard is always tough. Our women's team has been consistently improving since the Tokyo Olympics. Kudos to the coaching staff and players! The next match on Friday is a must-watch. 🔥
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