IND vs SA Highlights, FIH World Cup 2026: India thrash South Africa 6-1 for biggest-ever Women's Hockey World Cup win

IND vs SA LIVE Score, FIH World Cup 2026: India delivered the statement performance they desperately needed, dismantling South Africa 6-1 for their biggest victory in Women's Hockey World Cup history. After being held 2-2 by China in their opener, India found their attacking rhythm in specatuclar fashion, combining relentless cricle pressure with ruthless finisihing. The five-goal winning margin also provides a valuable goal-difference boost heading into their decisive final Pool D encounter against England.

IND vs SA LIVE Score, FIH World Cup 2026: The game comes to an end. India will be happy with their display here. Going into the final match of the Pool, this display will help India a lot.

IND -6:1 - SA (FT)

IND vs SA LIVE Score, FIH World Cup 2026: South Africa get a chance to score their first goal. They have won a penalty corner here.

GOAL!!!! South Africa get a consolation goal. OH!!!! Umpire referral here. The on-field umpire has a doubt that went in off the body of a South African.

The TV umpire says that it is off the stick, and South Africa get the goal.

IND - 6:1 - SA (10') (4th Q)

IND vs SA LIVE Score, FIH World Cup 2026: India keep up their positive play. They are still searching for the seventh goal.

IND - 6:0 - SA (7') (4th Q)

IND vs SA LIVE Score, FIH World Cup 2026: South Africa looking to build with passes. They have had some great moments, and in this final quarter they are looking get their first goal of the tournament.

IND - 6:0 - SA (2') (4th Q)

IND vs SA LIVE Score, FIH World Cup 2026: We are down to the final 15 minutes of the game. India will probably look to add more goals to their tally and strengthen their qualification bid to the next round.

IND - 6:0 - SA (1') (4th Q)

IND vs SA LIVE Score, FIH World Cup 2026: The third quarter comes to an end, and the result of this one is more or less beyond doubt. India maintain their scoreboard dominance.

IND -6:0 - SA (3rd Q)

IND vs SA LIVE Score, FIH World Cup 2026: A great move and South Africa have won the penalty corner.

Not a great trap. They rebuild quickly and try again, but defended by India.

IND - 4:0 - SA (10') (3rd Q)

IND vs SA LIVE Score, FIH World Cup 2026: Great movement. Three touches inside the box and a shot. India get the goal. Great, great show of top-notch hockey.

IND - 4:0 - SA (9') (3rd Q)

IND vs SA LIVE Score, FIH World Cup 2026: Brilliant move from India. Navneet takes the shot, but the South African goalkeeper makes a top save.

IND - 3:0 - SA (8') (3rd Q)

IND vs SA LIVE Score, FIH World Cup 2026: India are looking for the goals and trying to impose themselves territorially. However, South Africa are coming with some moments of magic time and again.

IND -3:0 - SA (6') (3rd Q)

IND vs SA LIVE Score, FIH World Cup 2026: India start on an aggressive note from the start. They are going for as many goals as possible.

IND - 3:0 - SA (2') (3rd Q)

IND vs SA LIVE Score, FIH World Cup 2026: So, we are back with the action. India will be looking to build on their lead, and South Africa will be eager to produce some magic.

IND - 3:0 - SA (1') (3rd Q)

IND vs SA LIVE Score, FIH World Cup 2026: The first half comes to an end. India scored twice in the second quarter to take a 3-0 lead into the break.

IND -3:0 SA (HT)

IND vs SA LIVE Score, FIH World Cup 2026: Great penetration into the D box from India. Now, they have won another penalty corner.

Flick taken, but the South Africans have defended it this time.

IND - 3:0 - SA (12') (2nd Q)

IND vs SA LIVE Score, FIH World Cup 2026: India win another penalty corner. Deflected away. Another PC for India.

A half then shot taken. Deflected, the ball was going in, but was defended in the end. Another penalty corner.

GOAL!!!! This time, the deflection goes in. India go up 3-0.

IND -3:0 - SA (10') (2nd Q)

IND vs SA LIVE Score, FIH World Cup 2026: Brilliant run from Zulu from the right-hand side. A great move. Indian defence left helpless, but the goalkeeper saves the day.

IND - 2:0 - SA (8') (2nd Q)

IND vs SA LIVE Score, FIH World Cup 2026: India are trying to hit South Africa with their transitional play. Each time they get the ball, they try to be fast and that is paying off so far.

IND - 2:0 - SA (7') (2nd Q)

IND vs SA LIVE Score, FIH World Cup 2026: The Indian team is now controlling the possession.

IND - 2:0 - SA (4') (2nd Q)

IND vs SA LIVE Score, FIH World Cup 2026: The second quarter starts on a high for India. They win a penalty corner. India find the goal here.

IND - 2:0 - SA (2') (2nd Q)

IND vs SA LIVE Score, FIH World Cup 2026: The first quarter ends, India have taken the lead and have settled down gradually in to the match.

IND - 1:0 - SA (1st Q)

IND vs SA LIVE Score, FIH World Cup 2026: The goal seems to have come at the right time. The Indian team has settled down and now they are controlling the possession.

IND - 1:0 - SA (14') (1st Q)

IND vs SA LIVE Score, FIH World Cup 2026: A good move, a bit of lapse in the defence for South Africa. A simple tap in and the goal is here for India.

IND -1:0 - SA (12') (1st Q)

IND vs SA LIVE Score, FIH World Cup 2026: A lot of turnovers in the midfield. The Indian team seems to be lacking a bit of rhythm. It is as if their nerves have not settled yet.

IND - 0:0 - SA (10') (1st Q)

IND vs SA LIVE Score, FIH World Cup 2026: Great set piece routine. The flick comes in and the South African goalkeeper makes a brilliant save.

IND - 0:0 - SA (8') (1st Q)