India vs China Women LIVE Updates: India and China are tied 1-1 at the end of the first quarter of their Women's Hockey World Cup 2026 Pool D match in Amstelveen. Navneet Kaur had opened the scoring for India in the eighth minute with a clever flick from a pass by Neha. However, China equalised on the stroke of quarter-time through a penalty stroke. Zhang Ying made no mistake from the spot after Shilpi Dabas was penalised for a push inside the circle. Ranked ninth in the world, India are taking on the second-ranked side in a match that could set the tone for their campaign. With England and South Africa also in the pool, and the tournament being played in a new format, India cannot afford a slow start.
Here are the Live Score and Updates of India vs China women's match in FIH Hockey World Cup 2026:
India vs China Hockey LIVE: India down to 10 woman!
Chaos inside the circle! India waste the penalty corner, and Baljeet Kaur is shown a green card for dangerous play. Lalremsiami goes down after taking a blow from the follow-up, and India are reduced to 10 players.
India vs China Hockey LIVE: China equalise!
GOAL! Zhang Ying makes no mistake from the spot, and that's the end of the opening quarter. China will breathe a sigh of relief after going behind early.
India vs China Hockey LIVE: India concede penalty stroke!
14' - Penalty stroke for China! Shilpi Dabas with a clumsy challenge inside the circle. India took a referral, but the decision was upheld by the TV umpire. India also lose a referral!
India vs China Hockey LIVE: India take the lead!
8' - GOAL! India take the lead against the Olympic silver medallists. Navneet Kaur with a cheeky flick from a pass delivered from outside the circle. China have been stunned here in Amstelveen.
India vs China Hockey LIVE: Chance for India!
7' - Penalty corner for India! Lalremsiami wins an early set piece for India. A chance to break the deadlock from the opening corner.
However, the attempt is not enough to trouble China. An interesting decision not to go for the drag flick at the first opportunity.
India vs China Hockey LIVE: Action underway!
We are underway in Amstelveen! Early circle penetration from India. However, it's China's ball in the end, as the referee thinks there was a high stick inside the circle from an Indian player.
India vs China Hockey LIVE: Ying Zhang key for China!
While India are firm favourites in this contest, China will look for inspiration from their penalty corner specialist Ying Zhang. She was has been in great form, scoring seven goals (four PCs) in the recently concluded Pro League campaign.
India vs China Hockey LIVE: India to wear whites!
Since China are the home side for this fixture, India will not wear their new saffron kit. Meanwhile, England beat South Africa 4-0 in the other Pool D match, with Darcy Bourne, Tessa Howard, Elizabeth Neal and Sophie Hamilton scoring the goals.
India vs China Hockey LIVE: India starting XI
Here's India's starting XI for their Women's Hockey World Cup opener against China:
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Here's the lineup for today's clash against China in India's opening match of the FIH Hockey World Cup Belgium & Netherlands 2026.
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Women's Hockey World Cup LIVE: India vs China!
Hello and welcome to the live coverage of the Women's FIH Hockey World Cup 2026. It is India's first match of the tournament today, as they take on China in a highly-anticipated match-up. Stay tuned to NDTV Sports for all the live updates from the match.
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