Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:51am on 19 Aug 2026,Wednesday Sports
India produced a historic 6-1 victory over South Africa at the Women’s Hockey World Cup in Amstelveen, securing the biggest World Cup win in the country’s women’s hockey history. China’s earlier 4-2 victory over England opened the door for India to move top of Pool D. Six different Indian players scored in the emphatic victory, lifting the team’s goal difference to +5. Sjoerd Marijne’s side now needs only a draw against England in its final pool match to secure a place in the second round. The result gives India a major advantage heading into the decisive fixture, after China’s win dramatically reshaped the Pool D standings. (PC: DD News)
