Jemimah Rodrigues is all geared up for stint at KSL

India's speed was on full display in the first quarter as they put immense pressure on their opponents with quick breakaways, despite a high press from the Welsh team. The hosts took the lead as early as the seventh minute when Salima Tete orchestrated a move down the right flank before Sakshi Rana unleashed a powerful reverse hit from the edge of the circle to give India the advantage.

India bowed out of the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026 after suffering 1-3 defeat against Chinese Taipei in their last Group C match at the Western Sydney Stadium in Sydney, Australia, on Tuesday.

The tournament witnessed some breathtaking catches, heartbeat-raising run-chases, magnificent cricketing shots and bowling spells that capture the nature of modern-day T20 cricket, and several records were broken. Some individuals from the present and future of the format lit up the tournament.

A virtual final awaits the Indian senior women's national team, as they take on Chinese Taipei in their third and final Group C encounter of the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026, at the Western Sydney Stadium in Sydney, Australia, on Tuesday.

Emerging Indian women's hockey team midfielder Baljeet Kaur has opened up about her arduous journey from a humble childhood to the national senior team, crediting her family's resilience and a shift in mindset--which she learned from international stars--as the key factors to her success.