IND vs WAL LIVE Score, Hockey World Cup 2026: Wales get one goal back; India lead 3-1 in the fourth quarter

IND vs WAL, Hockey World Cup 2026: The match has reached its half-time. India have a 2-0 lead, with both the goals coming in the first quarter.

IND vs WAL LIVE Score, Hockey World Cup 2026: India have taken a 2-0 lead at the end of the first half. (X images)

IND vs WAL LIVE Score, Hockey World Cup 2026: India have had a brilliant first half. They took a 2-0 lead in the first quarter and maintained it in the second. The two scorers for India are Harmanpreet Singh and Sanjay. With two more quarters remaining, India will look to maintain the lead if not add to it.

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• 15 Aug 2026, 06:06:01 PM IST

  IND vs WAL LIVE Score, Hockey World Cup 2026: GREAT CHANCE FOR INDIA

  IND vs WAL LIVE Score, Hockey World Cup 2026: Brilliant play from India, circle entry, but great effort from the goalkeeper. The score line stays the same as we approach the end of the match.

  IND - 3:1 - WAL (14') (4th Q)

• 15 Aug 2026, 06:02:44 PM IST

  IND vs WAL LIVE Score, Hockey World Cup 2026: Penalty stroke for Wales

  IND vs WAL LIVE Score, Hockey World Cup 2026: Wales with a brilliant move. Penalty stroke given!!! Wales want the goal, and the review has been taken. GOAL!!! The ball was inside the goal before the whistle, so Wales got their first goal of the World Cup.

  IND -3:1 - WAL (11') (4th Q)

• 15 Aug 2026, 05:58:38 PM IST

  IND vs WAL LIVE Score, Hockey World Cup 2026: Penalty corner for Wales

  IND vs WAL LIVE Score, Hockey World Cup 2026: Wales get a penalty corner. This is a chance for them to get at least one back. Great try!!! But a brilliant save by the Indian goalkeeper.

  IND - 3:0 - WAL (10') (4th Q)

• 15 Aug 2026, 05:54:07 PM IST

  IND vs WAL LIVE Score, Hockey World Cup 2026: India inside the striking zone

  IND vs WAL LIVE Score, Hockey World Cup 2026: Overhead pass from the right flank, great stick work and the Indian team is inside the D box, but Wales defend it this time.

  IND - 3:0 - WAL (6') (4th Q)

• 15 Aug 2026, 05:49:46 PM IST

  IND vs WAL LIVE Score, Hockey World Cup 2026: Start of the last quarter

  IND vs WAL LIVE Score, Hockey World Cup 2026: The fourth and last quarter has started for India. The orange army (new jersey from this tournament) would look to add to the lead and be in a strong position.

  IND - 3:0 - WAL (1') (4th Q)

• 15 Aug 2026, 05:47:32 PM IST

  IND vs WAL LIVE Score, Hockey World Cup 2026: End of the third quarter

  IND vs WAL LIVE Score, Hockey World Cup 2026: The hooter sounds; India have added one more goal in those 15 minutes. Harmanpreet Singh has a brace under his belt.

  IND - 3:0 - WAL

• 15 Aug 2026, 05:43:49 PM IST

  IND vs WAL LIVE Score, Hockey World Cup 2026: Penalty Corner for India

  IND vs WAL LIVE Score, Hockey World Cup 2026: Penalty Corner for India. Great chance for India to extend their lead….

  GOAL!!!!! Harmanpreet Singh with a dragflick, and that is the third goal for India.

  IND - 3:0 - WAL (13') (3rd Q)

• 15 Aug 2026, 05:41:33 PM IST

  IND vs WAL LIVE Score, Hockey World Cup 2026: Wales moving in

  IND vs WAL LIVE Score, Hockey World Cup 2026: Wales are moving in. They are trying to get one back, but the Indian defence stays resolute.

  IND - 2:0 - WAL (13') (3rd Q)

• 15 Aug 2026, 05:40:12 PM IST

  IND vs WAL LIVE Score, Hockey World Cup 2026: India looking for the third goal

  IND vs WAL LIVE Score, Hockey World Cup 2026: India dominating the midfield, and they are searching hard for the third goal. A third goal at this stage will more or less kill this game.

  IND -2:0 - WAL (10') (3rd Q)

• 15 Aug 2026, 05:37:41 PM IST

  IND vs WAL LIVE Score, Hockey World Cup 2026: India looking to maintain possession

  IND vs WAL LIVE Score, Hockey World Cup 2026: India are trying to rotate the game within themselves, and keep the possession. Wales are giving their best to penetrate the Indian defence.

  IND - 2:0 - WAL (8') (3rd Q)

• 15 Aug 2026, 05:31:23 PM IST

  IND vs WAL LIVE Score, Hockey World Cup 2026: India looking to kill the game in the third quarter

  IND vs WAL LIVE Score, Hockey World Cup 2026: The third quarter starts. India lead 2-0 but they have not yet killed the game. Wales will be looking to make a comeback in the next two quarters.

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

• 15 Aug 2026, 05:20:07 PM IST

  IND vs WAL LIVE Score, Hockey World Cup 2026: Halftime

  IND vs WAL LIVE Score, Hockey World Cup 2026: There is the hooter. No changes to the scoreline in the second quarter. India reach halftime with a 2-0 lead.

  IND -2:0 - WAL (HT)

• 15 Aug 2026, 05:19:15 PM IST

  IND vs WAL LIVE Score, Hockey World Cup 2026: Chance for India!!!

  IND vs WAL LIVE Score, Hockey World Cup 2026: Brilliant move from the left flank and chance, missed!!!! Probably a pass too many there. An earlier shot could have given India their third goal.

  IND -2:0 - WAL (15') (2nd Q)

• 15 Aug 2026, 05:15:13 PM IST

  IND vs WAL LIVE Score, Hockey World Cup 2026: Wales on the move

  IND vs WAL LIVE Score, Hockey World Cup 2026: A move from Wales, and another great example of deep defending from India.

  IND -2:0 - WAL (11') (2nd Q)

• 15 Aug 2026, 05:10:52 PM IST

  IND vs WAL LIVE Score, Hockey World Cup 2026: Wales not allowed to get a grip of the game

  IND vs WAL LIVE Score, Hockey World Cup 2026: The Indian midfield is not letting the Wales team come into the game. The best part is that India is not allowing Wales to pick up the rhythm. Although, Wales have got three nice chances, overall India have looked the better team.

  IND - 2:0 - WAL (6') (2nd Q)

• 15 Aug 2026, 05:08:42 PM IST

  IND vs WAL LIVE Score, Hockey World Cup 2026: LAPSE IN DEFENCE!!!!

  IND vs WAL LIVE Score, Hockey World Cup 2026: Lapse in defence and a brilliant pass from Wales. The Indian goalkeeper shows great composure and calm to prevent that goal. India cannot let complacency get them in this game.

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

• 15 Aug 2026, 05:06:22 PM IST

  IND vs WAL LIVE Score, Hockey World Cup 2026: Close but missed!!!

  IND vs WAL LIVE Score, Hockey World Cup 2026: Variation from India; they try to go indirect, but no goal.

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

• 15 Aug 2026, 05:05:29 PM IST

  IND vs WAL LIVE Score, Hockey World Cup 2026: Start of the second quarter

  IND vs WAL LIVE Score, Hockey World Cup 2026: The second quarter starts and India are on the move early. Another penalty corner for India.

• 15 Aug 2026, 05:02:26 PM IST

  IND vs WAL LIVE Score, Hockey World Cup 2026: End of first Quarter

  IND vs WAL LIVE Score, Hockey World Cup 2026: India dominate the first quarter. There is the hooter. India end the first 15 minutes with a 2-0 lead.

  IND - 2:0 - WAL (1st Quarter)

• 15 Aug 2026, 04:59:07 PM IST

  IND vs WAL LIVE Score, Hockey World Cup 2026: Penalty corner for India

  IND vs WAL LIVE Score, Hockey World Cup 2026: Another brilliant move and India earn a penalty corner. Shot, OH!!!! Just missed.

  IND - 2:0 - WAL (14') (1st Q)

• 15 Aug 2026, 04:54:47 PM IST

  IND vs WAL LIVE Score, Hockey World Cup 2026: Harmanpreet Singh on the pitch

  IND vs WAL LIVE Score, Hockey World Cup 2026: Harmanpreet Singh on the pitch. The shot taken and GOAL!!!!! India take a 2-0 lead. This time, it is Captain Harmanpreet Singh. Brilliant from team India!!!!

  IND - 2:0 - WAL (11') (1st Q)

• 15 Aug 2026, 04:53:20 PM IST

  IND vs WAL LIVE Score, Hockey World Cup 2026: India getting their act together

  IND vs WAL LIVE Score, Hockey World Cup 2026: The goal has boosted the confidence of the Indian team. They are now looking much more coordinated, and as I type, India earns another penalty corner.

  IND - 2:0 - WAL (10') (1st Q)

• 15 Aug 2026, 04:49:54 PM IST

  IND vs WAL LIVE Score, Hockey World Cup 2026: First penalty corner for India

  IND vs WAL LIVE Score, Hockey World Cup 2026: A very well-crafted shot from India, and they get the first penalty corner of the game. Let us see how this turns out for India…. Shot and deflected away by the Wales defence. They get a retake.

  GOAL!!!!! India get the first goal of the match. Brilliant from India, Sanjay gets the goal with the dragflick, and the best part is Harmanpreet was on a break during the move.

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

• 15 Aug 2026, 04:46:27 PM IST

  IND vs WAL LIVE Score, Hockey World Cup 2026: Wales playing the more attacking game

  IND vs WAL LIVE Score, Hockey World Cup 2026: So far, Wales look to be the more positive team. India look like they are still trying to reach the perfect rhythm.

  IND - 0:0 - WAL (6') (1st Q)

• 15 Aug 2026, 04:43:25 PM IST

  IND vs WAL LIVE Score, Hockey World Cup 2026: Wales in the D box

  IND vs WAL LIVE Score, Hockey World Cup 2026: Great penetration, and Wales take the shot, but a brilliant effort from the Indian goalkeeper.

  IND - 0:0 - WAL (3') (1st Q)

• 15 Aug 2026, 04:42:41 PM IST

  IND vs WAL LIVE Score, Hockey World Cup 2026: India looking to read Wales

  IND vs WAL LIVE Score, Hockey World Cup 2026: India not going for full press, they are trying to get an idea of the Wales strategy and line up.

• 15 Aug 2026, 04:41:37 PM IST

  IND vs WAL LIVE Score, Hockey World Cup 2026: Wales looking to be resilient

  IND vs WAL LIVE Score, Hockey World Cup 2026: Early moments in the game, but Wales looking to be resilient against the Indian forward line.

• 15 Aug 2026, 04:40:48 PM IST

  IND vs WAL LIVE Score, Hockey World Cup 2026: Here we go

  IND vs WAL LIVE Score, Hockey World Cup 2026: The national anthems of the two teams are done. And, here we go with the live action….

• 15 Aug 2026, 04:35:26 PM IST

  IND vs WAL LIVE Score, Hockey World Cup 2026: We are all set for the game to start

  IND vs WAL LIVE Score, Hockey World Cup 2026: The umpires take the field, followed by the players of the two teams. We are all set to get going with the new action.

• 15 Aug 2026, 04:28:26 PM IST

  IND vs WAL LIVE Score, Hockey World Cup 2026: India's starting XI is here

  IND vs WAL LIVE Score, Hockey World Cup 2026: India's starting XI for the match is here -

  India starting XI - Suraj Karkera; Harmanpreet, Jarmanpreet, Rajinder, Sanjay, Hardik, Manpreet, Sumit, Sukhjeet, Mandeep, Abhishek

  Subs: Mohith HS, Nilakanta, Aditya Lalage, Dilpreet, Shilanand, Yashdeep, Amit Rohidas.

• 15 Aug 2026, 04:23:11 PM IST

  IND vs WAL LIVE Score, Hockey World Cup 2026: India face heavyweight path to World Cup glory

  IND vs WAL LIVE Score, Hockey World Cup 2026: India have the pedigree to mount a serious challenge, but the road is packed with heavyweights. England are already waiting in their pool, while Belgium, the Netherlands, Australia and defending champions Germany headline the wider field. Ranked eighth in the world entering the tournament, India may not start among the outright favourites, but consecutive Olympic bronzes and the 2025 Asia Cup title underline their ability to challenge the elite.

• 15 Aug 2026, 04:17:40 PM IST

  IND vs WAL LIVE Score, Hockey World Cup 2026: Wales arrive as underdogs, but not without belief

  IND vs WAL LIVE Score, Hockey World Cup 2026: Wales enter as clear underdogs against India, but their recent rise makes them dangerous opponents. They qualified by finishing third at the 2026 World Cup qualifier in Santiago, having also won the EuroHockey Championship II in 2025. Gareth Furlong's penalty-corner threat and Jacob Draper's experience give them weapons capable of troubling stronger sides if India allow the contest to remain close.

• 15 Aug 2026, 04:12:32 PM IST

  IND vs WAL LIVE Score, Hockey World Cup 2026: India arrive with momentum from Europe

  IND vs WAL LIVE Score, Hockey World Cup 2026: India enter the World Cup encouraged by a strong finish to their FIH Pro League campaign. Craig Fulton's side recorded notable victories over world champions Germany and Olympic champions Netherlands during their European leg, while also beating Pakistan twice and overcoming England in a shootout. Despite finishing eighth overall, those results offer signs of improvement against elite opposition heading into the World Cup.

• 15 Aug 2026, 04:06:54 PM IST

  IND vs WAL LIVE Score, Hockey World Cup 2026: Furlong and Draper lead Wales' key threats

  IND vs WAL LIVE Score, Hockey World Cup 2026: Captain Gareth Furlong brings vast experience and remains Wales' major penalty corner threat, having scored twice in the World Cup qualifying play-off against Poland. Jacob Draper, a two-time Great Britain Olympian, supplies energy and defensive steel through midfield, while Jake Pritchard offers a proven goal threat after scoring seven times during Wales' triumphant EuroHockey Championship II campaign in 2025.

• 15 Aug 2026, 04:01:36 PM IST

  IND vs WAL LIVE Score, Hockey World Cup 2026: Harmanpreet leads India's key men

  IND vs WAL LIVE Score, Hockey World Cup 2026: Captain Harmanpreet Singh remains India's biggest weapon, particularly from penalty corners, while midifielders Hardik Singh and Manpreet Singh provide creativity and vast experience. Manpreet enters his fourth World Cup with 417 international caps. Up from, Abhishek brings pace and goalscoring threat after finishing the 2025 Asia Cup with six goals, while Mandeep Singh offers another experienced presence inside the circle.

• 15 Aug 2026, 03:57:00 PM IST

  IND vs WAL LIVE Score, Hockey World Cup 2026: Wales return after breakthrough 2023 campaign

  IND vs WAL LIVE Score, Hockey World Cup 2026: Wales are only at the beginning of their World Cup story. Their first appearance came in 2023, when they finished 11th in India after waiting more than 50 years to reach the tournament. They also recorded their maiden World Cup victory during that campaign. Now back for a second successive edition, Wales arrive having already turned qualification from a historic breakthrough into something more familiar.

• 15 Aug 2026, 03:46:16 PM IST

  IND vs WAL LIVE Score, Hockey World Cup 2026: India's World Cup story carries on golden peak

  IND vs WAL LIVE Score, Hockey World Cup 2026: India's Hockey World Cup history is defined by a brilliant early run and a long wiat since. They won bronze in the inaugural edition 1971 edition, finished runners-up in 1973 and then lifted their only title in 1975. That triumph in Kuala Lumpur remains India's last World Cup medal, leaving successive generations trying to restore the country to the podium after more than five decades.

• 15 Aug 2026, 03:34:42 PM IST

  IND vs WAL LIVE Score, Hockey World Cup 2026: India begin another World Cup quest

  IND vs WAL LIVE Score, Hockey World Cup 2026: India step into the World Cup stage carrying expectations shaped by recent Olympic success but also by a long wait for global glory. Wales offer the first examination of how quickly Harmanpreet Singh and his men can settle into the tournament, impose their attacking game and avoid an early stumble in a demanding group.