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India Thrash Thailand 13-0 In Women's Asian Champions Trophy Hockey

Young striker Deepika slammed five goals as defending champions India thrashed minnows Thailand 13-0 to virtually assure a semifinal berth at the women's Asian Champions Trophy hockey tournament on Thursday. It was a completely one-sided match as the Indians found the net at will, with Thailand failing to take a single shot at the opposition goal. Deepika (3rd, 19th, 43rd 45th, 45th minutes) found the net five times, while Preeti Dubey (9th, 40th), Lalremsiami (12, 56th) and Manisha Chauhan (55th, 58th) scored a brace each.

ACT Women's Hockey: India Look To Work On Finer Points Against Thailand

Buoyed by back-to-back victories in as many games, hosts India will look to work on the finer points of the game with an aim to thrash minnows Thailand in the women's Asian Champions Trophy in Rajgir on Thursday. Both India and reigning Olympic silver medallist China are unbeaten so far from two matches but the hosts have an inferior goal difference. China are atop the points table with a goal difference of 20, while India have a goal difference of five and a handsome victory on Thursday will only help their cause ahead of final two round robin matches against China and Japan.

India, Pakistan Grouped Together In Inaugural Women's U19 Asia Cup

Arch-rivals India and Pakistan have been drawn together for the inaugural Women's U19 Asia Cup, the Asian Cricket Council announced on Wednesday. The six-team tournament will take place in Malaysia, consisting of two groups of three teams each. Group A comprises India, Pakistan and Nepal, while Group B includes Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and hosts Malaysia. All matches would be held at the Bayuemas Oval in Kuala Lumpur.

India Women To Host West Indies, Ireland For White-Ball Series In December-January

Indian Women's team will host West Indies and Ireland for limited-overs series starting December 15, the BCCI announced here on Wednesday. While India will play three ODIs and as many T20Is against the West Indies in Navi Mumbai and Vadodara, they will also play three one-dayers against Ireland at Rajkot in January. India will take on the West Indies in three T20Is to be played at the DY Patil Stadium on December 15, 17 and 19, which will be followed by three ODIs in Vadodara on December 22, 24 and 27.

ACT Women's Hockey: India Look To Work On Finer Points Against Thailand

Buoyed by back-to-back victories in as many games, hosts India will look to work on the finer points of the game with an aim to thrash minnows Thailand in the women's Asian Champions Trophy in Rajgir on Thursday. Both India and reigning Olympic silver medallist China are unbeaten so far from two matches but the hosts have an inferior goal difference. China are atop the points table with a goal difference of 20, while India have a goal difference of five and a handsome victory on Thursday will only help their cause ahead of final two round robin matches against China and Japan.

Women's Asian Champions Trophy: Deepika Brace Hands India 3-2 Win vs South Korea

Striker Deepika converted a penalty stroke three minutes from the final hooter to lead India to a tense 3-2 win over South Korea in the women's Asian Champions Trophy on Tuesday. India raced to a 2-0 lead in the first half through goals from Sangita Kumari (3rd minute) and Deepika (20th, 57th) before Korea mounted a strong comeback in the third quarter and drew parity with goals from Yuri Lee (34th) and skipper Eunbi Cheon (38th). The match headed for an exciting finish with both teams pushing for that deciding goal and it was Deepika, who scored from the spot to seal India's second consecutive victory in the tournament. India had defeated Malaysia 4-0 in their tournament-opener on Monday. The hosts will next play Thailand on Thursday.

Women's Asian Champions Trophy: Deepika Brace Hands India 3-2 Win vs South Korea

Striker Deepika converted a penalty stroke three minutes from the final hooter to lead India to a tense 3-2 win over South Korea in the women's Asian Champions Trophy on Tuesday. India raced to a 2-0 lead in the first half through goals from Sangita Kumari (3rd minute) and Deepika (20th, 57th) before Korea mounted a strong comeback in the third quarter and drew parity with goals from Yuri Lee (34th) and skipper Eunbi Cheon (38th). The match headed for an exciting finish with both teams pushing for that deciding goal and it was Deepika, who scored from the spot to seal India's second consecutive victory in the tournament. India had defeated Malaysia 4-0 in their tournament-opener on Monday. The hosts will next play Thailand on Thursday.

India Thrash Malaysia 4-0 In Women's Asian Champions Trophy Hockey Opener

Defending champions India beat Malaysia 4-0 in their opening match of the women's Asian Champions Trophy hockey tournament here on Monday. India scored through Sangita Kumari (8th, 55th minutes), Preeti Dubey (43rd) and Udita (44th). India will next play South Korea on Tuesday. In other matches of the day, Japan and Korea played out a 2-2 draw, while Olympic silver medallist China thrashed Thailand 15-0. India were slow to start the game and Malaysia's Nur Mohd was presented with the first opportunity to score after a clever run in behind the defence but Indian goalkeeper Savita was on hand to bail the team out and save them from early blushes.

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India Thrash Thailand 13-0 In Women's Asian Champions Trophy Hockey

ACT Women's Hockey: India Look To Work On Finer Points Against Thailand

India, Pakistan Grouped Together In Inaugural Women's U19 Asia Cup

India Women To Host West Indies, Ireland For White-Ball Series In December-January

ACT Women's Hockey: India Look To Work On Finer Points Against Thailand

Women's Asian Champions Trophy: Deepika Brace Hands India 3-2 Win vs South Korea

Women's Asian Champions Trophy: Deepika Brace Hands India 3-2 Win vs South Korea

India Thrash Malaysia 4-0 In Women's Asian Champions Trophy Hockey Opener