Salima Tete and Vaishnavi Vitthal Phalke scored for India, who are unbeaten in the Women's Asian Champions Trophy Hockey 2023 so far. In the summit clash, India will take on Japan, who beat China 2-1
India began attacking the Uzbekistan citadel from the onset and took an early lead when as Vaishnavi (3rd) converted a penalty corner.
The win also cemented India's position atop Pool A. India finished the group stage of the tournament unbeaten, having won three games and drawn one.
The Indian women started their Junior Asia Cup sojourn with a morale-boosting 22-0 crushing of a lowly Uzbekistan.