Hockey: Australia leads 2-1 against India in opening encounter of five-match series

In Women’s Hockey, Australia was leading 2-1 against India at halftime at Mate Stadium in Adelaide, Australia in the opening encounter of the five match series. 
 
The tour is part of the Indian team’s preparations for the upcoming Hangzhou Asian Games 2023, which will take place in September-October this year.

The team led by ace goalkeeper Savita and Vice Captained by Deep Grace Ekka will play in the first three games of the series followed by two matches against Australia A.
 
The Australian Women’s Hockey Team is currently ranked third in the world, while the Indian team is ranked eighth.