India 0-0 Australia Live Score, FIH Women's Hockey World Cup 2026: Second Quarter Underway

It has been a scrappy, hard-fought start in Amstelveen as both sides remain deadlocked at 0-0. Australia has controlled the majority of possession early on and thought they had broken the deadlock when Grace Stewart found the back of the net, only for India to successfully overturn the goal through a video referral for a dangerous hit. Sensing their chances on the counter, India has tried to catch the Hockeyroos off guard with rapid transitions, though tight defending and misplaced final passes have kept the scoreline level.

In a frantic tenth minute, Australia's Tatum Stewart was handed a two-minute suspension with a green card, but India failed to capitalize as sloppy passing and turnovers—including one from Lalremsiami—continued to gift possession back to the Hockeyroos. Australia immediately punished the lapse when Wilson unleashed a sharp reverse hit from the right, forcing veteran goalkeeper Savita Punia into a crucial save to keep the score level.

Australia tries to take control of the tempo by slowing down the pace of play, but a turnover near the halfway line breaks their rhythm. Ishika seizes the moment with a brilliant, darting run down the right flank, slicing deep into the Australian circle before a desperate, last-ditch tackle halts her progress just in time!

Grace Stewart thought she had broken the deadlock, finding the back of the net from close range after a dangerous ball came in from the right.

However, India immediately sent it upstairs for a video referral, arguing for a dangerous hit in the circle. The review goes India's way—the goal is overturned! The score remains deadlocked.

The whistle blows, and India gets the match underway, kicking off this high-stakes showdown against Australia!

The Netherlands' comprehensive 4-1 victory over China has handed India a massive lifeline in the Women's Hockey World Cup, eliminating China and keeping Indian semi-final hopes alive. The qualification equation is now remarkably straightforward for Sjoerd Marijne's side: a victory over Australia by any margin will guarantee them a historic spot in the final four, whereas anything less than a win—whether a draw or a defeat—will spell the end of their campaign.

Indian viewers can catch the India vs Netherlands Hockey World Cup clash live on Star Sports, which holds the tournament’s television rights in India. The match will be available across the network’s SD and HD channels. For fans preferring digital coverage, the game will be streamed live on JioHotstar, allowing viewers to follow the action on the go. The 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup is being broadcast in India through JioStar’s Star Sports network and JioHotstar platform.

Historically, matches between India and Australia in women's field hockey have heavily favored the Hockeyroos, who hold a distinct upper hand across major global tournaments and bilateral fixtures. Across 18 encounters, Australia has secured 11 victories while India has won 3, with the Hockeyroos finding the back of the net 39 times compared to India's 20 goals. However, recent meetings—including a hard-fought series draw—have highlighted a narrowing gap, showcasing India’s growing ability to challenge the formidable Australians on the international stage.

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