India’s women’s hockey team crushed Wales 4-1 in their Pool B clash at the FIH Hockey World Cup Qualifiers 2026 in Hyderabad on March 11, clinching top spot despite semi-final qualification already secured.
Dominant Display Seals Quarterfinal Momentum
Navneet Kaur dazzled with a hat-trick (29′, 34′, 55′), complemented by Sakshi Rana’s opener (7′), overpowering Wales’ lone reply from Betsan Thomas (39′); India controlled 55% possession with relentless circle penetrations.
Road to Semis: Italy Awaits Next
Kaur’s clinical penalty corner strikes and penalty stroke sealed dominance; Wales’ missed stroke (50′) proved costly as India gears for Friday’s quarterfinal against Italy at Gachibowli Stadium.
