The Indian women’s hockey team produced a masterclass in their Pool B encounter of the Women’s Asia Cup 2025, thrashing Singapore 12-0 in Hangzhou on Monday. Navneet Kaur and Mumtaz Khan were the heroes of the game with hat-tricks, with Neha, Lalremsiami, Sharmila Devi, and Rutuja Pisal also joining in the massacre.
India asserted itself from the start, with Mumtaz Khan scoring the opening goal in the 2nd minute. Navneet Kaur soon added to the score with a brace, scoring goals in the 14th and 18th minutes. Neha scored another goal before the half was over to make it a dominant lead for India.
India vs Singapore: Hat-Tricks Highlight Team Effort
Mumtaz Khan wrapped up her hat-trick with goals in the 32nd and 38th minute, while Navneet Kaur found the net again in the 28th minute to replicate her teammate’s feat. Neha scored a brace, and Lalremsiami, Sharmila Devi, and Rutuja Pisal scored one each, making India’s supremacy evident on the scorecard.
This display comes after India’s 11-0 thrashing of Thailand in their first match and a 2-2 stalemate against defending champions Japan, showcasing the team’s rich attacking strength and defensive solidity.
Road To Super 4s for India After Win Against Singapore
With this thumping win, India consolidated their place in Pool B. The top two sides from each pool will proceed to the Super 4s round, with the top two then battling it out for the final on September 14.
A win in the Asia Cup is particularly significant as it ensures qualification for the 2026 Women’s World Cup that will be staged in Belgium and the Netherlands. World number 10 India showed they are ready to take the next step in the competition, with their attack coming together and sending a telling message to their continental counterparts.
