India face must-win Australia clash, need Netherlands favour to keep World Cup dream alive

India's women's hockey team faces a decisive match against Australia as the World Cup intensifies. A win alone may not suffice — the team also needs China to lose against the Netherlands to keep their championship hopes alive.

Despite the team's unwavering spirit, their inability to convert scoring chances has been a persistent challenge. India is determined to deliver a strong performance in this critical encounter to advance their World Cup campaign.