After producing a stunning 2-1 win against the Netherlands, India women will look to do a double against the reigning Olympic champions and world number one side as they meet for the second time in two days at Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneswar. The IND vs NED, 2021–22 Women's FIH Pro League match on Saturday will be telecast live and fans can also stream it online. (More Hockey News)
The win on Friday helped India women climb to second place with 15 points (five wins in seven) in the nine-team FIH Pro League 2021-22 table. In the previous round, India played out two thrillers against Germany, winning one and losing one. Both the matches were decided via shootout.
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The Netherlands arrived in India win an all-win record, victorious in all their six matches so far, including a shootout against Spain in February. With 17 points, they still lead the table. Germany are second (13 from eight matches). Argentina (12) are third with four wins in four.
India and Spain are the replacements for Australia and New Zealand. The teams from Down Under withdrew due to travel restrictions imposed by their respective countries in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Belgium, England, China and the United States are the other teams competing in the FIH Women's Hockey Pro League 2021-22.
India Women vs Netherlands Women, FIH Pro League Matches And Telecast Details
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When are India vs Netherlands, FIH Pro League hockey matches?
India vs Netherlands matches are scheduled for April 8 (Friday) and April 9 (Saturday), 2022.
What is the start time of India vs Netherlands, FIH Pro League hockey matches?
On Friday, India vs Netherlands match starts at 7:30 PM IST. On Saturday, the match starts on 3:30 PM IST.
How to watch India vs Netherlands hockey matches?
FIH Pro League 2021-22 hockey matches are being telecast live on Star Sports Select 2 and Star Sports Select 2 HD. Live streaming will be available on Disney+ Hotstar (Subscription required).
India Squad
Goalkeepers - Savita (c), Rajani Etimarpu; Defenders - Deep Grace Ekka (vc), Gurjit Kaur, Nikki Pradhan, Udita, Rashmita Minz, Suman Devi Thoudam; Midfielders - Nisha, Sushila Chanu Pukhrambam, Jyoti, Navjot Kaur, Monika, Namita Toppa, Sonika, Neha, Mahima Choudhary; Forwards - Aishwarya Rajesh Chavan, Navneet Kaur, Rajwinder Kaur, Rani, Mariana Kujur.
Standbys - Upasana Singh, Preeti Dubey, Vandana Katariya.
