India’s women’s hockey team delivered a stunning performance at the Women’s Asia Cup 2025 in Hangzhou, crushing Singapore 12-0 to book their spot in the Super 4s stage. This dominant win on Monday showcases the team’s firepower and sets them up nicely for the knockout rounds.
The match turned into a goal-fest right from the start, with star players shining bright. Mumtaz Khan kicked things off just two minutes in, firing a powerful reverse stick shot from the top of the circle to put India 1-0 up. The Indian women’s hockey team kept the pressure on, and Neha quickly made it 2-0 in the 11th minute by pouncing on a rebound and slotting it home with a clever touch.
Lalremsiami joined the party two minutes later, scoring from close range to extend the lead to 3-0. Navneet then converted a penalty corner in the 14th minute, blasting the ball past the keeper for 4-0 at the end of the first quarter. Singapore tried to fight back in the second quarter, but India stayed relentless. Navneet struck again in the 20th minute with a strong shot, then completed her hat-trick in the 28th from another penalty corner to make it 6-0. Udita added one more from a penalty corner just before halftime, giving India a massive 7-0 lead.
After the break, the Indian team controlled the game with sharp passes and smart flank switches. In the 32nd minute, Lalremsiami assisted Mumtaz for her second goal, pushing the score to 8-0. Neha netted her brace in the 38th from a penalty corner, and Mumtaz soon completed her own hat-trick in the 39th. Sharmila grabbed a rebound goal in the 45th to hit 11-0 by the end of the third quarter.
In the final quarter, Rutuja Pisal sealed the deal with a slick deflection in the 53rd minute for the 12th goal. Singapore pushed for a consolation score, but India’s defense held firm, ensuring a clean sheet and total control throughout the Asia Cup 2025 match.
This victory highlights the strength of the Indian women’s hockey team, with hat-tricks from Navneet and Mumtaz, plus key contributions from Neha, Lalremsiami, Udita, Sharmila, and Rutuja Pisal. Next up, India faces the second-placed team from Pool A in the Super 4s on September 10, as they chase glory in the tournament.
