India W vs Netherlands W Highlights: The Dutch were too hot to handle.
India W vs Netherlands W Highlights: India showed great defensive work but it wasn’t enough as the Dutch beat them 2-0. Jansen and Matla were the goalscorers for the home team. Both goals came via the penalty corners. India got some decent chances but they couldn’t convert them. Tete, Navneet and Sunelita had opportunities but nothing came of them. India now play their second game in Phase 2 on Sunday against Australia, another powerhouse in international field hockey. The match will start at 10:30 IST. Now India get into that must-win situation, to keep their semis hopes alive. Join us during our coverage of that game. Remember, that will be India’s last pool E game because they won’t play China again, having already played them in the first phase. That 2-2 draw has carried over into the second phase. I know it’s hard to understand but this is the tournament format. See you on Sunday. Wait one last thing, China drew 1-1 with Australia today.
India Women face a mighty opponent in the Netherlands in their Pool E game at Amstelveen later today. The match starts at 09:30 pm IST. On Thursday, India were lucky to get a draw against England and qualify from Pool D as the second-best team after China. England had 11 penalty corners throughout the game but couldn’t convert even one into a goal.
India, too, had a lively first quarter, but after that they lost steam. In the last two quarters, Salima Tete’s women were totally on the defensive, but thankfully, despite the English aggression, they were lucky not to concede a goal. However, today it’s going to be a really tough game as they are up against the WC winners from the last three editions.
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India Women face a mighty opponent in the Netherlands in their Pool E game at Amstelveen later today. The match starts at 09:30 pm IST. On Thursday, India were lucky to get a draw against England and qualify from Pool D as the second-best team after China. England had 11 penalty corners throughout the game but couldn’t convert even one into a goal.
India, too, had a lively first quarter, but after that they lost steam. In the last two quarters, Salima Tete’s women were totally on the defensive, but thankfully, despite the English aggression, they were lucky not to concede a goal. However, today it’s going to be a really tough game as they are up against the WC winners from the last three editions.
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Aug 21, 2026, 23:05:22 IST
India W vs Netherlands W Highlights: PCs in dying stages and India lose
India W vs Netherlands W Highlights: Jansen misses the first. Second gone abegging too. It’s the buzzer. The Netherlands win 2-0. India now face Australia on Sunday. The match will start at 10:30 pm. After this defeat, that match now becomes very important for Team India. Salima Tete says playing two games in two games has been difficult for her team. She adds that the team has learnt a lot from this game. And finally she promises to fight against the Aussies on Sunday.
Aug 21, 2026, 23:03:26 IST
India W vs Netherlands W LIVE Score: India had a chance!
India W vs Netherlands W LIVE Score: But the Dutch goalkeeper did a very good job. It was Navneet who hit it really hard but she failed to beat the goalkeeper. India’s best chance in this quarter.
Aug 21, 2026, 22:57:29 IST
India W vs Netherlands W LIVE Score: Not that it would helped really!
India W vs Netherlands W LIVE Score: But two games in as many days is a bit too much for Team India. And that game against England yesterday wasn’t easy either. They really had to slog to get a 0-0 result. Imagine after that kind of game, you are up against the world champions. You will be murdered, of course.
Aug 21, 2026, 22:46:14 IST
India W vs Netherlands W LIVE Score: 3rd quarter ends!
India W vs Netherlands W LIVE Score: NED 2 IND 0. A short break before the final quarter begins. Now India need a miracle to get something out of this game.
Fourth and final quarter underway!
Aug 21, 2026, 22:37:27 IST
India W vs Netherlands W LIVE Score: Goal!
India W vs Netherlands W LIVE Score: Goal! Matla Frédérique is the goalscorer off a penalty corner. The fifth for the Dutch team. Hit the stick of an Indian defender before going into goal. NED 2 IND 0. The goal comes in the 38th minute.
There is another PC for the Dutch in the 40th minute but this time Matla fails to breach.
Aug 21, 2026, 22:32:27 IST
India W vs Netherlands W LIVE Score: PC for the Dutch
India W vs Netherlands W LIVE Score: Jansen misses again. India counter attack but a weak shot from Sunelita Toppo spoils all the good work. There wasn’t enough power in it and the Dutch goalkeeper couldn’t be beaten.
Aug 21, 2026, 22:27:36 IST
India W vs Netherlands W LIVE Score: India coach has one complaint
India W vs Netherlands W LIVE Score: That they are losing balls too fast. He is okay with the defense work. Sjoerd Marijne is spot on there, one has to say. Can India improve in that aspect of the in the remainder of the game? Stay tuned to find out. Third quarter gets underway.
Aug 21, 2026, 22:21:01 IST
India W vs Netherlands W LIVE Score: 30 minutes over!
India W vs Netherlands W LIVE Score: India have done well all in all so far. Their defence has kept the home side at bay but despite that the Dutch are in the lead. Narrow though it is. But to bolster their semis chances India need to get something out of this game and for that they need to score goals. Defence alone won’t take them anywhere.
Aug 21, 2026, 22:10:17 IST
India W vs Netherlands W LIVE Score: India good at defence so far
India W vs Netherlands W LIVE Score: But that’s not going to work. They need to find a way to score goals. That’s the only to challenge the Dutch! They have to be out of the ordinary to beat the home side or to even get a draw.
Meanwhile, Albers’ reverse is straight into Savita. Good save by the Indian goalkeeper. For the second time today, Savita has come to India’s rescue
Aug 21, 2026, 22:06:06 IST
India W vs Netherlands W LIVE Score: First PC for India
India W vs Netherlands W LIVE Score: Wow! Can they score? No. Good defence but there is another PC. Another miss. The ball appears to have gone off the stick of a Dutch player. India can’t afford to miss these opportunities. They are not going to come thick and fast, make no mistake.
Aug 21, 2026, 22:00:21 IST
India W vs Netherlands W LIVE Score: First quarter ends!
India W vs Netherlands W LIVE Score: NED 1 IND 0. Salima Tete had a good opportunity but she wasn’t on target. The only nice opportunity for the Indians in the first quarter. Anyway, the second period is underway after a short break.
Aug 21, 2026, 21:56:04 IST
India W vs Netherlands W LIVE Score: Just as we had expected!
India W vs Netherlands W LIVE Score: It’s the Dutch everywhere. They are doing everything there is to be done. India on the defensive so early into the game. Meanwhile, India squandered a decent opportunity just now. Shortly after, NED pick up another PC. But nothing comes of it. The ball hits the right post. It’s Jansen again, of course.
Aug 21, 2026, 21:48:19 IST
India W vs Netherlands W LIVE Score: Another PC for the Dutch
India W vs Netherlands W LIVE Score: The ball hits the foot of an Indian player. Decision taken after review. Jansen denied by the Indian goalkeeper. It was a good shot though. Savita does a great job there in goal for the Indians.
Aug 21, 2026, 21:41:23 IST
India W vs Netherlands W LIVE Score: It kicks off
India W vs Netherlands W LIVE Score: Here we go! The Netherlands playing in their own home conditions. First PC moments into the first quarter, for the Dutch. GOAL. Jansen Yibbi does it through a nice drag flick. Local spectators at the Wagener Hockey Stadium in Amstelveen are on their feet
Aug 21, 2026, 21:37:43 IST
India W vs Netherlands W LIVE Score: National anthems underway
India W vs Netherlands W LIVE Score: India first. The players are singing with a lot of passion. They all look very happy. Good sign! Now it’s the Netherlands. They are smiling too but their tone appears to be a bit sober, compared to India.
Aug 21, 2026, 21:34:49 IST
India W vs Netherlands W LIVE Score: Head-to-head
India W vs Netherlands W LIVE Score: 15 wins to NED. 2 to IND. 2 draws. India head coach Sjoerd Marijne is hopeful ahead of the match. That’s a good thing.
Aug 21, 2026, 21:20:49 IST
India W vs Netherlands W LIVE Score: India’s results so far in Phase 1
India W vs Netherlands W LIVE Score: 2-2 vs China
6-1 win against South Africa
0-0 against England
Barring the last game against England, they were good. Guys, I don’t know you feel about India’s chances but as far as I am concerned, my heart is kind of sinking. Just being a realist!
Aug 21, 2026, 21:16:28 IST
India vs Netherlands LIVE Score: Playing XI out!
Playing XI for today’s game: Bichu Devi; Salima Tete, Navneet Kaur, Sakshi Rana, Rutuja Pisal, Ishika Chaudhary, Lalremsiami, Sunelita Toppo, Neha, Jyoti, Sushila Chanu
Subs: Savita, Ishika, Shilpi Dabas, Baljeet Kaur, Nikki Pradhan, Beauty Dungdung, Deepika.
Aug 21, 2026, 21:13:42 IST
India vs Netherlands LIVE Score: 15 minutes to kick-off
India vs Netherlands LIVE Score: Readers stay tuned. It’s going to be either a great day for India Women or it will the other end of the spectrum. Hopefully, it will be a great day.
Aug 21, 2026, 20:58:43 IST
India vs Netherlands LIVE Score: Netherlands three-time defending champs!
India vs Netherlands LIVE Score: It will take a miracle even to hold them to a draw. India Women will really have to improve on their game against England yesterday. Another day like that and the Dutch will run through them. It’s not that India can’t get a nice result against them but for that they will have to up the ante big time.
Aug 21, 2026, 20:55:31 IST
India vs Netherlands LIVE Score: Semifinalists to be from Pool E and F!
India vs Netherlands LIVE Score: Phase 3: Classification Matches and Semi-Finals | 27–28 August
The standings from Pools E, F, G and H will determine the classification matches for positions 5th to 16th, while the top two teams from Pools E and F will advance to the semi-finals.
The semi-final line-up will see:
• 1st Pool E vs 2nd Pool F
• 1st Pool F vs 2nd Pool E
Aug 21, 2026, 20:38:50 IST
India vs Netherlands LIVE Score: Format reminder as per Hockey India
India vs Netherlands LIVE Score: Phase 2: Crossover Pools | 21–24 August
Following the completion of the initial phase, teams will be again grouped into four new pools — Pools E, F, G and H — based on their finishing positions in Phase 1.
• Pool E: 1st and 2nd place finishers from Pools A and D
• Pool F: 1st and 2nd place finishers from Pools B and C
• Pool G: 3rd and 4th place finishers from Pools A and D
• Pool H: 3rd and 4th place finishers from Pools B and C
Each team will play three additional matches against opponents it did not face in the opening phase. In addition, a team’s result in the Phase-1 match against the other progressing team from its pool will carry forward to Phase 2.
Aug 21, 2026, 18:25:32 IST
India vs Netherlands LIVE Score: Hello and welcome!
India vs Netherlands LIVE Score: India Women are playing their second game in as many days. Yesterday, they played England in Pool D in Phase 1. Today they are up against the mighty Netherlands in Pool E in Phase 2. Stay tuned with us all through the game. The kick-off is scheduled at 09:30 pm.
