The Indian women's hockey team delivered a sensational performance at the Asian Games 2026, securing a resounding 20-1 victory over Thailand in their third Pool B match. Spearheading this dominant display was drag-flicker Deepika Sehrawat, who netted an astonishing nine goals, setting a new individual record for the tournament.
Deepika Sehrawat's Unstoppable Penalty Corners
Deepika Sehrawat proved virtually unstoppable from penalty corners, converting all nine of her attempts throughout the match. Her goals came in the 2nd, 8th, 9th, 24th, 33rd, 36th, 39th, 51st, and 57th minutes, consistently breaching Thailand's defense. This record-breaking haul further solidified her reputation as a formidable scorer on the international stage.
India's Comprehensive Team Performance
India wasted no time asserting their dominance, with Deepika opening the scoring early in the second minute. Navneet Kaur quickly doubled the advantage, contributing to India's relentless attack. Rutuja Dadaso Pisal also achieved a hat-trick, scoring in the 10th, 11th, and 47th minutes. Navneet Kaur added two more goals to complete her own hat-trick, while Neha Goyal, Lalremsiami, Sakshi Rana, and captain Salima Tete also found the back of the net.
The Indian team went into half-time with an imposing 11-0 lead, having maintained complete control of possession and created numerous scoring opportunities. While Thailand managed a consolation goal in the 57th minute through Supansa Samanso's penalty kick, Deepika Sehrawat promptly restored India's 20-goal advantage shortly thereafter.
Maintaining a Perfect Asian Games Campaign
This massive 20-1 win further strengthens India's position at the top of Pool B, maintaining a perfect record of three victories from three matches. The team had previously secured convincing wins against Uzbekistan (19-0) and Indonesia (17-1). Deepika Sehrawat's nine goals against Thailand elevate her tournament tally to 20 goals, underscoring her critical role in India's campaign. The Indian women's hockey team is now set to face hosts Japan in their next crucial encounter on Friday.