The Indian women’s hockey team achieved a hard-fought victory against Australia at the Perth Hockey Stadium, leveling the four-match friendly series 1-1. Australia initially took the lead with a goal from Olivia Downes, but India equalized in the final quarter through Sushila Chanu Pukhrambam. The visitors then clinched the win in a shootout, with goals from Navneet Kaur, Ishika Chaudhary, Annu, and Rutuja Dadaso Pisal.
The series began with a close encounter where Australia won 2-1 in Perth. Navneet Kaur scored first for India, but Australia’s Abby Wilson turned the game around with two goals from penalty corners. The third match of the series is scheduled for Friday, 29 May 2026, at 11:00 AM IST at the same venue.
