India women draw 2–2 with Scotland, stay top of Pool B at FIH World Cup Qualifiers in Hyderabad
India's women's hockey team drew 2–2 with Scotland in Hyderabad on 9 March 2026 and stayed top of Pool B of the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 Qualifiers on goal difference.
Summary
India's women's hockey team drew 2–2 with Scotland at the G.M.C. Balayogi Hockey Ground in Hyderabad on 9 March 2026 in their second Pool B match of the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 Qualifiers. Navneet Kaur (18') and Sunelita Toppo (29') scored for India, both from penalty corners, while Heather McEwan (6') and Fiona Burnet (33') scored for Scotland. Both teams moved to four points, but India kept first place on goal difference after their 4–0 win over Uruguay the previous day.
Key facts
- Date and place
- 9 March 2026, G.M.C. Balayogi Hockey Ground, Hyderabad
- Score
- India 2–2 Scotland
- India scorers
- Navneet Kaur 18', Sunelita Toppo 29'
- Standing
- India top of Pool B on goal difference (4 points)
Practice MCQs 1 questions
What was the result of India's FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 Qualifiers women's Pool B match against Scotland in Hyderabad on 9 March 2026?
Show answer
Correct answer: B — 2–2 draw
India drew 2–2 with Scotland, with goals from Navneet Kaur and Sunelita Toppo, and stayed top of Pool B on goal difference.