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IND vs ENG Highlights, Hockey World Cup 2026: India stumble against England as Pakistan clash turns into must-win test
IND vs ENG Highlights: India fell 4-2 to England after surrendering a 2-1 half-time lead, leaving their hockey World Cup qualification hopes hinging on a crucial final Pool D clash against Pakistan.
- 8:31 PM IST, Aug 17England turn the game on its head after half-time
- 8:14 PM IST, Aug 17England win the match
- 8:11 PM IST, Aug 17Not much left in the game
- 8:08 PM IST, Aug 17Another penalty corner for India
- 8:06 PM IST, Aug 17Defended by India
- 8:05 PM IST, Aug 17Penalty corner for England
- 8:00 PM IST, Aug 17Time running out for India
- 7:59 PM IST, Aug 17India have taken the referral
- 7:57 PM IST, Aug 17Croft green-carded
- 7:55 PM IST, Aug 17India dominating the fourth quarter
- 7:53 PM IST, Aug 17Penalty Corner!!!
- 7:52 PM IST, Aug 17Penalty Corner for India
- 7:51 PM IST, Aug 17The final quarter gets underway
- 7:48 PM IST, Aug 17Williamson green-carded
- 7:45 PM IST, Aug 17GOAL!!!
- 7:42 PM IST, Aug 17Wallace green-carded
- 7:41 PM IST, Aug 17GOAL!!!!
- 7:36 PM IST, Aug 17Penalty corner for England
- 7:34 PM IST, Aug 17OH!!! ENGLAND MISS
- 7:33 PM IST, Aug 17The Indian middle needs to step up
- 7:31 PM IST, Aug 17The second half gets underway
- 7:20 PM IST, Aug 17Penalty corner for England
- 7:17 PM IST, Aug 17England increasing intensity
- 7:13 PM IST, Aug 17GOAL!!!!
- 7:09 PM IST, Aug 17Second penalty corner for India
- 7:04 PM IST, Aug 17GOAL!!!!
- 7:04 PM IST, Aug 17India take the referral
- 7:03 PM IST, Aug 17The second quarter gets underway
- 6:57 PM IST, Aug 17GOAL!!!!
- 6:55 PM IST, Aug 17India on the defence
- 6:54 PM IST, Aug 17Penalty Corner for England
- 6:52 PM IST, Aug 17Review from England
- 6:51 PM IST, Aug 17Sumit greencarded
- 6:49 PM IST, Aug 17England on the move
- 6:47 PM IST, Aug 17India looking to be proactive
- 6:44 PM IST, Aug 17England looking to find rhythm
- 6:43 PM IST, Aug 17India controlling possession
- 6:41 PM IST, Aug 17India on the move early
- 6:40 PM IST, Aug 17Here, we go…
- 6:32 PM IST, Aug 17All set for the action
- 6:19 PM IST, Aug 17India cannot afford to let England dictate the tempo
- 6:09 PM IST, Aug 17A win tonight sends India through
- 5:50 PM IST, Aug 17Bandurak and Croft headline England's biggest threats
- 5:43 PM IST, Aug 17Harmanpreet leads India's in-form core
- 5:31 PM IST, Aug 17A rivalry India have struggled to crack at World Cups
IND vs ENG Highlights: India surrendered a half-time lead as England fought back to hand them a 4-2 defeat in their second Pool D match of the Hockey World Cup in Amstelveen. Nick Bandurak put England ahead before Harmanpreet Singh and Dilpreet Singh turned the contest around to give India a 2-1 advantage at the break. But the game changed dramatically in the third quarter, with Stuart Rushmere and Henry Croft scoring within four minutes as England reclaimed control before adding another late goal. The result takes England to six points and leaves India on three, making Wednesday's final pool encounter against Pakistan crucial. India must now beat their arch-rivals to guarantee progress to the second round.
...Read MoreIND vs ENG Highlights: England turn the game on its head after half-time
IND vs ENG Highlights: India looked in control after recovering from an early deficit to lead 2-1 at half-time, but England transformed the contest after the break. Their pressure and sharper circle play produced three unanswered goals, turning India's advantage into a 4-2 defeat. The third quarter proved decisive, with India losing their defensive shape and struggling to regain momentum once England moved back in front.
IND vs ENG LIVE Score: England win the match
IND vs ENG LIVE Score: The hooter sounds, and that is the end of the game. Great fight from India, but England have proven their supremacy. They qualify for the second round with this win.
IND - 2:4 - ENG (FT)
IND vs ENG LIVE Score: Not much left in the game
IND vs ENG LIVE Score: The match is in its final three minutes. England have more or less ensured their place in the next round.
IND - 2:4 - ENG (12') (4th Q)
IND vs ENG LIVE Score: Another penalty corner for India
IND vs ENG LIVE Score: England are completely dominating this final phase of play. They get another penalty corner.
THIS TIME GOAL!!! And well, this game is more or less beyond India now.
IND - 2:4 - ENG (10') (4th Q)
IND vs ENG LIVE Score: Defended by India
IND vs ENG LIVE Score: Shot, halt and blocked. India survive once more. One more penalty corner….. and Saved again.
IND - 2:3 - ENG (9') (4th Q)
IND vs ENG LIVE Score: Penalty corner for England
IND vs ENG LIVE Score: Shot taken but India survive again. Okay, a referral has been taken.
The TV umpire says that it will be a penalty corner. England keep their referral.
IND -2:3 - ENG (9') (4th Q)
IND vs ENG LIVE Score: Time running out for India
IND vs ENG LIVE Score: The final eight minutes are left in the game. India are creating pressure, but they need to convert very soon.
IND -2:3 - ENG (7') (4th Q)
IND vs ENG LIVE Score: India have taken the referral
IND vs ENG LIVE Score: India have taken the referral for a Penalty Corner. They believe there was a push inside the circle.
The TV umpire says no clear reason to change the decision. India lose the referral.
IND - 2:3 - ENG (7') (4th Q)
IND vs ENG LIVE Score: Croft green-carded
IND vs ENG LIVE Score: Henry Croft has been green-carded and another chance for India to comeback.
IND vs ENG LIVE Score: India dominating the fourth quarter
IND vs ENG LIVE Score: The Indian team has come out with intensity. They are trying to make an immediate comeback.
IND -2:3 - ENG (5') (4th Q)
IND vs ENG LIVE Score: Penalty Corner!!!
IND vs ENG LIVE Score: India take the Penalty Corner. But this time England have defended well. The lead for England continues.
IND - 2:3 - ENG (3') (4th Q)
IND vs ENG LIVE Score: Penalty Corner for India
IND vs ENG LIVE Score: India have started well in the final quarter. They have got a PC here. Great chance to make a come back.
IND vs ENG LIVE Score: The final quarter gets underway
IND vs ENG LIVE Score: The fourth and final quarter gets underway. England will be looking to continue their momentum, while India will be looking to script another dramatic turnaround.
IND -2:3 - ENG (1') (4th Q)
IND vs ENG LIVE Score: Williamson green-carded
IND vs ENG LIVE Score: Connor Williamson has been green-carded. Another opportunity for India to impose themselves.
IND - 2:3 - ENG (15') (3rd Q)
IND vs ENG LIVE Score: GOAL!!!
IND vs ENG LIVE Score: Dramatic turnaround from England. A great sequence of play, and England have taken the lead.
IND -2:3 - ENG (13') (3rd Q)
IND vs ENG LIVE Score: Wallace green-carded
IND vs ENG LIVE Score: Wallace has been green-carded; it is now an opportunity for India to take the lead as England will be down to 10 men for the next couple of minutes.
IND - 2:2 - ENG (11')
IND vs ENG LIVE Score: GOAL!!!!
IND vs ENG LIVE Score: Brilliant from ENGLAND!!!!! Persistence and that has awarded them with the second goal. A long pass and then a deflection behind the net. England have made the comeback.
IND - 2:2 - ENG (9') (3rd Q)
IND vs ENG LIVE Score: Penalty corner for England
IND vs ENG LIVE Score: India defending too deep, and a penalty corner is conceded. England are not allowing any space to the Indians.
Shot and!!!! A mistake on the halt. India survive again.
IND - 2:1 - ENG (5') (3rd Q)
IND vs ENG LIVE Score: OH!!! ENGLAND MISS
IND vs ENG LIVE Score: Cross from the right, and it just needed a light tap in. But the touch does not come, and India survive.
IND - 2:1 - ENG (4') (3rd Q)
IND vs ENG LIVE Score: The Indian middle needs to step up
IND vs ENG LIVE Score: India need to step up their midfield play. They cannot go into deep press here.
IND - 2:1 - ENG (3') (3rd Q)
IND vs ENG LIVE Score: The second half gets underway
IND vs ENG LIVE Score: The start of the second half, that is the third quarter of the game. There is no doubt that things will start getting tougher for England. This will be a true test of India's temperament.
IND - 2:1 - ENG (1') (3rd Q)
IND vs ENG LIVE Score: Penalty corner for England
IND vs ENG LIVE Score: Shot!!! England make a mistake, and India survive. They keep the lead.
IND - 2:1 - ENG (15') (2nd Q)
IND vs ENG LIVE Score: England increasing intensity
IND vs ENG LIVE Score: That second goal has awakened the English team. They are creating pressure. India need to maintain their shape here.
IND - 2:1 - ENG (13') (2nd Q)
IND vs ENG LIVE Score: GOAL!!!!
IND vs ENG LIVE Score: India get the second goal!!!! India take the lead. This is a brilliant move from India. Dilpreet with India's first field goal.
IND - 2:1 - ENG (10') (2nd Q)
IND vs ENG LIVE Score: Second penalty corner for India
IND vs ENG LIVE Score: Move from the left and a brilliant move. The English defender stops the cross, but PC for India.
This time, great defence from England. The score remains 1-1.
IND -1:1 - ENG (6') (2nd Q)
