India continued their sensational run at the FIH Hockey Women’s Nations Cup 2025-26 with a commanding 6-0 victory over Chile in the semi-final at Auckland on Saturday. The emphatic win marked India’s fourth consecutive victory in the tournament and secured a place in the championship match against hosts New Zealand.
After topping Pool A with an unbeaten record, India carried the same confidence into the knockout stage and completely dominated Chile from the opening whistle. The Indian attack looked sharp throughout the contest, while the defence ensured Chile never found a way back into the match.
Match Score
India 6-0 Chile
Goal Scorers
Navneet Kaur – 6′
Neha – 16′
Deepika – 27′, 45′
Rutuja Dadaso Pisal – 38′
Lalremsiami – 50′
India wasted little time in taking charge as Navneet Kaur opened the scoring early in the first quarter. The momentum stayed firmly with the Indian side, with Neha doubling the advantage before Deepika struck from a penalty corner to give India a comfortable three-goal cushion before halftime.
The second half was equally one-sided. Rutuja Dadaso Pisal added the fourth goal before Deepika converted another penalty corner to complete her brace. Lalremsiami rounded off the scoring with India’s sixth goal, sealing one of the team’s most dominant performances of the tournament.
Key Highlights
India registered their fourth straight win in the competition.
The team remained unbeaten throughout the tournament.
Deepika continued her outstanding form with another two-goal performance.
Captain Salima Tete was named Player of the Match for her influential all-round display.
India kept a clean sheet while scoring six goals in a knockout encounter.
What This Victory Means
The victory sends India into the final against New Zealand, where the stakes are even higher. Along with the Nations Cup trophy, the champions will earn promotion to the next edition of the FIH Hockey Pro League. Having won all four matches so far, the Indian team enters the final full of confidence and just one win away from lifting the title.
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