That's the end of the final quarter in Amstelveen as India and China share the spoils after an entertaining 2-2 draw. India took the lead twice, but China responded on both occasions to earn a crucial point. The result perfectly sets up Pool D for a thrilling finish.

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55' - Big moment in this match! China are down to 10 players for the next two minutes. India have suddenly regained their mojo with a couple of circle penetrations and crosses into the circle.

India are on the ropes with China in possession. The final quarter has started just as the previous one ended. India have not been able to take the ball out of their own half. Nervy moments for the Indian women's hockey team.

That's the end of the third quarter! China have threatened India ever since equalising from a penalty corner. India need a better approach to edge past their opponents in the final quarter.

39'- GOAL! China have equalised from a set piece. Ma Ning scores China's second goal of the match with a stunning penalty corner. The Indian goalkeeper is frustrated, as she was certainly caught off guard. 

33' - Massive interception to deny China a sure-shot goal! There was a quick give-and-go inside the circle, and the shot was directed towards the centre. However, Savita blocks the effort with a strong save.

We are back for the coverage of the second half! India lead China 2-1 heading into the third quarter.

Here are the scorers so far:

8' - Navneet - field goal

14' - Zhang Ying - penalty stroke

26' - Deepika - penalty corner

26' - India take the lead again! A slice of luck for the team despite being a player down. Navneet's penalty corner took a deflection off a stick and a Chinese player before looping over the keeper's head.

There was a check on whether the ball had hit the stick or the hand, but the decision was upheld. The TV umpire also checked whether the ball had gone out of the circle when the receiver stopped it.

It was Deepika who got the stick on the ball!

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Here's India's starting XI for their Women's Hockey World Cup opener against China:

The Indian Women's Team is all set for their World Cup opener!

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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