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Hockey World Cup: India look for goals vs England | IND 0-0 ENG | The Local News
SUMMARYIndia vs England Live Score, Hockey World Cup 2026: India will aim to complete their progression to the second round of the FIH Women’s Hockey World Cup when they take on England in their final Pool D match today. The unbeaten Indians have made an impressive start, holding world No.
4 and Olympic silver medallists China to a 2-2 draw before dismantling South Africa 6-1. India and China have four points each, but India sit top on goal difference, while England are third with three points and must win to keep their campaign alive.
A draw will be enough for India to finish as pool winners. India’s attacking variety has been a major feature of their campaign.
Six players scored in the South Africa game, with Deepika and Navneet Kaur already having two goals each. Lalremsiami and Sunelita Toppo have also added pace and penetration, giving India multiple attacking options.
Defensively, Sushila Chanu has helped bring greater stability, while Bichu Devi and veteran goalkeeper Savita Punia have provided confidence at the back. England will offer a sterner test.
They defeated India 2-0 in the World Cup qualifiers in Hyderabad earlier this year and have shown their attacking potential with a 4-0 win over South Africa. They did, however, lose 2-4 to China.
Coach Sjoerd Marijne has warned India against complacency and called for better passing and receiving. Savita, meanwhile, has set her sights beyond qualification, saying India want to go one step further than their Tokyo Olympics fourth-place finish and challenge for a World Cup podium.
Live Events19:32 (IST) Aug 20India vs England Hockey World Cup Live: 32' - No Goal! IND 0-0 ENGIndia win back-to-back penalty corners early in the third quarter but fail to convert either.
Navneet Kaur finds the back of the net with her dragflick, but the ball is struck above the backboard. 19:29 (IST) Aug 20IND vs ENG Hockey Live Score: 31' - Q3 starts | IND 0-0 ENGIndia will look to make the most of their early advantage in the third quarter, with England still down to 10 players.
19:19 (IST) Aug 20India vs England Hockey World Cup Live: End of Q2 - It remains India 0-0 England at halftime breakEngl and enjoyed the better of the second quarter, earning three penalty corners to India’s one, but neither side could break the deadlock before the interval. Both goalkeepers produced some excellent saves to keep the score level.
It remains 0-0 at halftime, with India needing just a point to progress and England requiring a win to keep their campaign alive. 19:18 (IST) Aug 20IND vs ENG Hockey Live Score: 30' - Yellow Card | IND 0-0 ENGEngl and are down to 10 players again, this time for the final five minutes of the second quarter.
19:15 (IST) Aug 20India vs England Hockey World Cup Live: 27' - No Goal! IND 0-0 ENGEngl and win back-to-back penalty corners and are enjoying a strong spell of pressure.
19:14 (IST) Aug 20IND vs ENG Hockey Live Score: 27' - SAVE | IND 0-0 ENGBoth goalkeepers are making their presence felt. This time, India goalkeeper Bichu Devi comes up with a fine save to deny England from their penalty corner.
19:12 (IST) Aug 20India vs England Hockey World Cup Live: 26' - SAVE! IND 0-0 ENGLalremsiami wins a penalty corner for India, and Deepika steps up with a powerful dragflick, but the England goalkeeper makes an excellent save.
19:09 (IST) Aug 20IND vs ENG Hockey Live Score: 23' - Tete's good effort | IND 0-0 ENGIndia captain Salima Tete goes for goal from the left edge of the England circle, but the England goalkeeper makes a good aerial save. 19:07 (IST) Aug 20India vs England Hockey World Cup Live: 21' - No Goal!
IND 0-0 ENGIshika and Navneet Kaur produce a stunning run down the right flank and break into the England circle. But Ishika’s final touch is heavy, sending the ball just wide of the England goal.
Another promising move goes begging for India. 19:04 (IST) Aug 20IND vs ENG Hockey Live Score: 18' - Steady start | IND 0-0 ENGNeither side has created a clear chance so far in the second quarter.
18:59 (IST) Aug 20India vs England Hockey World Cup Live: End of Q1 - No Goal! IND 0-0 ENGA good, competitive opening quarter, but neither side could find the breakthrough.
India dominated the first 10 minutes and earned three penalty corners, but failed to convert any of them. England grew into the contest in the final five minutes, winning a PC of their own, which India defended well.
England then sent an effort just wide of the Indian goal soon after. 18:54 (IST) Aug 20India vs England Hockey World Cup Live: 10' - No Goal!
IND 0-0 ENGEngl and earn their first penalty corner, but India defend it well and win a free hit. 18:51 (IST) Aug 20IND vs ENG Hockey Live Score: 8' - No Goal | IND 0-0 ENGIndia continue to dominate proceedings and earn their third penalty corner.
Deepika takes the dragflick this time, but the result remains the same — no goal. 18:50 (IST) Aug 20India vs England Hockey World Cup Live: 7' - MISSED!
IND 0-0 ENGIndia earn another penalty corner — their second of the game. Navneet Kaur steps up for the dragflick again, but this time she sends it wide of the England goal.
18:47 (IST) Aug 20IND vs ENG Hockey Live Score: 4' - No Goal | IND 0-0 ENGIndia earned an early penalty corner, but Navneet Kaur’s dragflick hit Ishika’s leg, handing England a free hit. India launch a good attack down the left flank through Ishika, but the England goalkeeper pulls off a stunning save.
18:43 (IST) Aug 20India vs England Hockey World Cup Live: 2' - IND 0-0 ENGEngl and get the pushback underway, but India make the first move into the English circle. Both teams are out on the field now.
The national anthems of the two sides will be followed by the pushback. India need just a point to qualify for the next round, but coach Sjoerd Marijne has made it clear they will not play with a draw in mind: “We don't play for a draw.”
The last meeting between the two sides ended in a 2-0 win for England in Hyderabad. 18:14 (IST) Aug 20India vs England Hockey World Cup Live: India's Starting XI & SubsIndia starting XI: Savita Punia; Ishika Chaudhary, Sushila Chanu, Jyoti; Salima Tete, Neha Goyal, Sakshi Rana, Sunelita Toppo; Lalremsiami, Rutuja Dadaso Pisal, Navneet KaurBench: Bichu Devi Kharibam, Nikki Pradhan, Shilpi Dabas, Baljeet Kaur, Ishika, Beauty Dung Dung, Deepika Sehrawat18:09 (IST) Aug 20IND vs ENG Hockey Live Score: How India can qualify for the next roundChina have beaten South Africa 5-1 in their final group game to secure their place in the next round.
India now need at least a draw against England to qualify. A two-goal victory would see India finish top of the group.
They would also top the group if they win by a single goal while scoring three or more goals. However, finishing first or second will make little difference to India in terms of their points tally heading into the next round.
18:00 (IST) Aug 20India vs England Hockey World Cup Live: India's Starting XI— TheHockeyIndia (@TheHockeyIndia) 17:56 (IST) Aug 20IND vs ENG Hockey Live Score: ‘There is definitely a lot of talent’Taekema’s assessment of Indian hockey extends beyond the current senior side. “There is definitely a lot of talent.
But it is important to keep building and making them better from the tactical, physical and mental point of view,” he said. For Taekema, the long-term challenge is to ensure that talent is developed into players capable of handling the demands of elite international hockey.
The process, he believes, needs to continue across age groups rather than being restricted to the senior team. 17:43 (IST) Aug 20India vs England Hockey World Cup Live: Penalty corners about teamworkPenalty corners have been another key area of Taekema’s work since joining the Indian setup.
“PC is about a lot of repetitions, sticking to what you already know and executing well. The injection, the stop and push are very important, so it's about working as a unit,” he said.
”17:36 (IST) Aug 20IND vs ENG Hockey Live Score: ‘Never lose the flair’Taekema does not want India to abandon the qualities that make their players distinctive. “Never lose the flair but stay in structure.
“The general skill levels are quite high and they do a lot of out-of-the-box things which other players in the world can't do. But sometimes it is more difficult for Indian players to do simple things well.
It's about balance,” he added. — TheHockeyIndia (@TheHockeyIndia) 17:23 (IST) Aug 20IND vs ENG Hockey Live Score: ‘Let’s qualify first’Taekema believes India should not get carried away by ambitions of medals before securing a place at Los Angeles 2028.
“Let's qualify first and then talk about the medals. When I started working with China as assistant coach with Alison Annan, they were number 12 in the world and then they won Paris Olympics silver.
Why can't this be done with India?” Taekema told PTI in an interview.
India have made a strong start at the ongoing World Cup, holding China to a 2-2 draw before thrashing South Africa 6-1 to move top of Pool D. 17:17 (IST) Aug 20India vs England Hockey World Cup Live: Taekema backs women’s team to follow China’s riseDutch hockey legend Taeke Taekema believes India’s women’s hockey team has the talent to replicate China’s remarkable rise to an Olympic silver medal, but insists the immediate focus must remain on getting the fundamentals right and securing qualification for the Los Angeles Olympics.
Taekema, who was part of China’s coaching setup during its run to the Paris Olympics silver medal, is now working with India, focusing on dragflicks and penalty corners while also contributing to the team’s defensive structure. 16:58 (IST) Aug 20IND vs ENG Hockey Live Score: India chasing more than qualificationFor India, today’s match is about more than simply securing progression.
The team’s confidence has grown through its performances, while the combination of experienced campaigners and World Cup debutants has created belief that this could be a significant tournament for Indian women’s hockey. Savita had already set an ambitious target before the competition began, making it clear that the team wants to challenge for a place on the podium.
“Whether anyone expects us or not, we have high expectations for ourselves. Even before the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, no one imagined we would finish fourth.
This time, in the World Cup, we want to go one step further and finish on the podium so that Indian women's hockey has a rich legacy, just like men's hockey.” 16:48 (IST) Aug 20India vs England Hockey World Cup Live: Marijne demands sharper passingIndia coach Sjoerd Marijne has warned his players against being carried away by their strong start and believes there are still clear areas that need improvement.
“We shouldn't rest easy after holding China to a draw and defeating South Africa. England are a very good team and gave China a tough challenge.
They are ranked higher than us and have already defeated us this year, so we need to play cautiously,” Marijne said. The coach also identified passing as an area where India must improve.
“The quality of passing should be better. We always talk in India about individual skills, but international hockey is all about passing.
We were a little bumpy today in passing, not efficient with the direction or receiving,” he said. 16:48 (IST) Aug 20IND vs ENG Hockey Live Score: England pose a familiar threatEngl and will present a significantly tougher challenge despite their mixed results so far.
They have already beaten India 2-0 in the World Cup qualifiers in Hyderabad earlier this year and possess the ability to dominate possession before quickly exploiting spaces on the counter. Their 4-0 victory over South Africa underlined their attacking threat, although they suffered a 2-4 defeat against China in their following match.
That result has left England in a must-win situation, adding another layer of pressure to today’s contest. India, by contrast, know a draw is sufficient to take them through as pool winners.
That difference in circumstances could influence the tempo of the match, with England expected to take greater risks as the contest progresses. 16:47 (IST) Aug 20India vs England Hockey World Cup Live: Defence provides India with growing confidenceIndia’s defensive unit has also looked more assured as the tournament has progressed.
Led by Sushila Chanu, the side conceded only two penalty corners against South Africa, while goalkeeper Bichu Devi and veteran Savita Punia have provided stability at the back. Savita, who has crossed the 300-international appearance mark, brings considerable experience to a relatively young squad.
That balance between emerging players and seasoned campaigners has helped India rec over quickly from difficult moments in their opening two matches. Against England, their defensive discipline could prove particularly important, given the quality of the opposition’s attack.
16:46 (IST) Aug 20IND vs ENG Hockey Live Score: India’s attacking depth a major strengthIndia’s biggest positive so far has been the variety in their attacking play. Six different players found the net in the emphatic win over South Africa, highlighting the depth available to a side featuring 11 World Cup debutants.
Deepika and Navneet Kaur have already scored twice each, while Lalremsiami and Sunelita Toppo have added pace and penetration to the forward line. The ability to find goals from different sources has made India difficult to contain, particularly when they are able to move the ball quickly into the attacking third.
Against England, however, India will need to combine that attacking freedom with greater efficiency in possession. 16:45 (IST) Aug 20India vs England Hockey World Cup Live: India eye World Cup second roundHello and welcome to the live coverage of the FIH Women's Hockey World Cup match between India and England.
Unbeaten and growing in confidence after an encouraging start, India will look to seal their place in the second round of the FIH Women’s Hockey World Cup when they face a desperate England in their final Pool D match today. A draw will be enough for India to finish as pool toppers, but the side is unlikely to settle for merely protecting its position after holding world No.
4 and Olympic silver medallists China to a 2-2 draw before producing a commanding 6-1 win over South Africa. India and China have four points each, with India ahead on goal difference after scoring eight goals and conceding three.
England, on three points, must win to keep their campaign alive. India vs England Live Score, Hockey World Cup 2026: India will look to seal their place in the second round of the FIH Women’s Hockey World Cup when they face England in their final Pool D match today.
India are unbeaten after drawing 2-2 against world No. 4 China and thrashing South Africa 6-1.
With four points, they currently lead the pool on goal difference, while England have three points and need a win to stay alive. A draw will be enough for India to progress as pool toppers.
India’s attacking depth has been one of their biggest strengths, with six different players scoring against South Africa. Deepika and Navneet Kaur have two goals each, while Lalremsiami and Sunelita Toppo have added pace and creativity.
The defence has also looked more assured, with Sushila Chanu leading the backline and Bichu Devi and Savita Punia providing solidity in goal. England, however, pose a serious threat.
They beat India 2-0 in the qualifiers earlier this year and have already shown their attacking quality with a 4-0 win over South Africa, despite losing 2-4 to China. India coach Sjoerd Marijne has urged his players to remain cautious and improve their passing.
Savita, meanwhile, has made it clear that India are targeting a podium finish.
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