IND vs WAL Highlights, Hockey World Cup 2026: Harmanpreet brace powers India past Wales in World Cup opener

IND vs WAL LIVE Score, Hockey World Cup 2026: India made their set-piece strength count in a 3-1 victory over Wales, with captain Harmanpreet Singh scoring twice from penalty corners. India established a 2-0 lead in the opening quarter before Harmanpreet struck again in the third to effectively seal the contest. Wales pulled one back late through Sam Welsh, but India comfortably protected their advantage to begin the World Cup with a win.

IND vs WAL LIVE Score, Hockey World Cup 2026: There is the hooter. End of the fourth quarter. India win the match 3-1, just the ideal start for the Indian team. Harmanpreet Singh finishes as the star with a brace, and Sanjay had the other goal to his name.

IND - 3:1 - WAL (FT)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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.

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)