FIH Women's Hockey Cup: India Rally From Behind to Beat Uruguay 3-2, Top Pool A Unbeaten

Indian women’s hockey team continues its winning streak in the FIH Women's Hockey Cup. Team India pulled a hat-trick win at Auckland against Uruguay. The hockey team finishes the Ind v/s Uruguya match at the top of the table. The team is to move towards the semi-finals along with the USA, which finished second on the table in Pool A.

Uruguay drew first blood through Chiara Appennino in the 13th minute, putting India under early pressure. However, India steadied itself quickly. Deepika scored the initial goal for Team India in the 24th minute. The momentum shifted towards the Indian Women's Hockey Team. The score reached 2-1 after Deepika Soreng scored the next goal in the 43rd min. Uruguay didn’t lose hope, and their captain, Manuela, scored the 2nd and last goal for the team. However, Deepika snatched the final goal of the match in the 55th min and sealed the victory.

The India v/s Uruguay match was a milestone for Neha, a midfielder for the Indian women’s hockey team. The league match in the FIH Women's Hockey Cup marked her 200th international appearance. The player of the match was awarded to Deepika Sehrawat for her goals in the 24th and 56th minutes of the game.

With Deepika Sehrawat in an exceptional form from penalty corners and the semifinal against Chile on Saturday carrying Pro League implications, the FIH Women’s Cup champion earns promotion to the Hockey Pro League, which is also designated as an LA 2028 Olympic qualifier, making every remaining match far more significant than a tournament result alone.

Sportscapefeels that this is a legendary win for the Indian women’s hockey team as they finish on top of Pool A in the FIH Women's Hockey Cup 2026. The triumph also defines the positive mindset of the team and their thirst for the finals. The team would want the same attitude for the semi-finals as well.