India Upsets Netherlands in Thrilling Women's Hockey Showdown

The Indian women's hockey team defeated Olympic champions Netherlands in a dramatic shootout after a 2-2 draw in regulation time. A comeback by India, led by goals from Deepika and Baljeet Kaur, was capped off in the shootout with goals from Deepika and Mumtaz Khan.

The Indian women's hockey team shocked reigning Olympic champions, the Netherlands, with a dramatic shootout victory following a 2-2 deadlock in regulation time during the FIH Pro League.

Initially trailing with goals from the Netherlands' Pien Sanders and Fay van der Elst, India staged a comeback with stunning strikes by Deepika and Baljeet Kaur.

In the tense shootout, India's Deepika and Mumtaz Khan sealed victory, avenging Monday's 2-4 defeat to the same opponents and concluding their home leg with three wins and five losses.

(With inputs from agencies.)