India Women's Hockey Team Defeats Uruguay 3-2, Tops Pool A at FIH Nations Cup

India's women's hockey team registered a 3-2 victory over Uruguay in their final pool match at the FIH Hockey Women's Nations Cup in Auckland on Thursday. The team completed the league stage undefeated with three straight wins over USA, Japan and Uruguay, securing the top spot in Pool A.

After conceding an early goal, India bounced back with goals from Deepika (24', 56') and Deepika Soreng (43'), while Uruguay's Chiara Appennino (13') and Manuela Vilar (55') scored for the opposition. The victory sends India into the semi-finals with strong momentum.

The match also marked a special milestone for Indian midfielder Neha, who earned her 200th senior international cap for the women's team. USA qualified for the semi-finals as the second-place team from Pool A.