Brief by Shorts91NewsDesk / 11:44am on 26 Feb 2025,Wednesday Sports
In a thrilling FIH Pro League match, India’s women’s hockey team defeated the world No. 1 Netherlands 2-1 in a shootout after drawing 2-2 in regulation time. Despite being two goals down, India mounted a comeback with goals from Deepika (35’) and Baljeet Kaur (43’). The Netherlands led with goals from Pien Sanders (17’) and Fay van der Elst (28’). In the shootout, Deepika and Mumtaz Khan scored, while goalkeeper Savita made crucial saves. This victory marked India's final home match in the 2024-25 Pro League campaign before heading to London in June to face Australia and Argentina.
