Indian U-18 Women's Hockey Team Concludes Series with Impressive 4-1 Victory

The Indian U-18 Women's Hockey Team concluded their series with a commanding 4-1 victory over Australia in Bhopal. After an early setback, the team rallied to secure a strong win, showcasing their skills and teamwork. This victory sets a positive tone as they prepare for the upcoming U-18 Asia Cup in Japan. Despite the win, Australia claimed the series 3-1. Read on for a detailed recap of the matches and key highlights from the series.

By Narendra Chaudhary May 20, 2026, 15:09 IST

India U-18 Women Conclude Series with a Strong 4-1 Victory

The Indian U-18 Women's Hockey Team showcased an impressive performance, defeating the Australia U-18 Women's Team 4-1 in the final match of their series held at the Udhav Das Mehta (Bhai Ji) Central SAI Centre in Bhopal on Wednesday. Australia initially took the lead in the first quarter with a goal from Aurora Kovacevich (8'). However, India quickly equalized with captain Sweety Kujur scoring in the 13th minute, ending the first quarter at 1-1. The Indian team continued their strong play into the second quarter, taking the lead with a goal from Diya (25'), heading into halftime with a 2-1 advantage. In the third quarter, Priyanka Minz (44') extended India's lead, and Nausheen Naz (50') sealed the victory with another goal in the final quarter. This win marked a strong finish for the Indian team in a competitive series, setting them up well for the upcoming U-18 Asia Cup in Japan later this month. Despite this victory, Australia won the four-match series 3-1, which was part of an exposure tour.

Summary of the Third Match

In the previous match, India faced a setback, losing to Australia. The Australians took an early lead with a goal from Anneliese Cullen (5'). India responded just before the end of the first quarter with Sandeepa Kumari (15') scoring to level the match at 1-1. However, Australia regained the lead early in the second quarter with a goal from Stella Bartholomeusz (17'). Although the Indian defense held strong in the second half, they were unable to score again, resulting in a loss.