Deepika Sehrawat powers India as women thrash Thailand and Indonesia at Asian Games 2026

Deepika scored a record nine goals in India's 20-1 rout of Thailand, bettering her own mark of eight strikes against Uzbekistan in the opening match.

Deepika Sehrawat took her Asian Games tally to 20 goals after scoring nine against Thailand, while India secured a third straight win and topped Pool B.

Deepika Sehrawat took her Asian Games tally to 20 goals after scoring nine against Thailand, while India secured a third straight win and topped Pool B.

In-form drag-flicker Deepika Sehrawat continued her impressive run, scoring a record nine goals in a single match as India thrashed Thailand 20-1 to register their third consecutive victory

Deepika was the star of the match, scoring nine times in a remarkable individual performance. All nine goals came from penalty corners, with Deepika repeatedly finding a way past the Thailand defence as India dominated the contest. Navneet Kaur added four goals, while Rutuja Pisal completed her hat-trick.

In a stunning display of skill, India's women's hockey team triumphed at the Asian Games 2026, annihilating Indonesia with a score of 17-1 in their second Pool B clash. Star forwards Deepika Sehrawat, Rutuja Dadaso Pisal, and Navneet Kaur shone brightly, each netting three goals. Additionally, veteran goalkeeper Savita Punia marked a milestone by becoming the highest-capped player in Indian women's hockey.

Aichi-Nagoya: Deepika Sehrawat and Rutuja Pisal were the biggest shining stars as the Indian women's hockey team continued their dominant run at the Asian Games 2026, beating Indonesia 17-1 in their second Pool B match on Monday.-- ! The Indian Women’s Team makes it two wins in two, following their dominant victory over Uzbekistan in the campaign-opener with another commanding win over Indonesia in their second Pool B match today! Next up: Thailand… pic.twitter.com/Kxqb3NL05p— Hockey India (@TheHockeyIndia) September 21, 2026 After Deepika ran riot over Uzbekistan with a record-breaking eight goals in India's 19-0 win, she contributed three more alongside Rutuja, while Sunelita Toppo, skipper Salima Tete, and Sakshi Rana were other big names among the goal scorers. ! Watch glimpses from the Indian Women’s Team’s dominant 17–1 victory over Indonesia in their second Pool B match at the Asian Games 2026! Two matches, two wins. The momentum continues! #HockeyIndia #IndiaKaGame… pic.twitter.com/9dSQCOV2xC— Hockey India (@TheHockeyIndia) September 21, 2026 In the clash against Indonesia, the record-breaker Deepika started the goal party with a penalty corner conversion in the eighth minute, delivering a superb dragflick.In the next seven minutes, it rained goals as Sunelita Toppo (11th minute), Lalremsiami (13th minute penalty conversion) and Rutuja Pisal (15th minute) made it 4-0 at the end of the first quarter. The goal from Lalremsiami came after a strike from a penalty corner by Navneet was saved, but the former managed a goal on the rebound.Rutuja's first strike was also a rebound conversion from close range, after Deepika's hit was blocked by the goalie. SAVITA PUNIA MAKES HISTORY! Savita Punia becomes India’s most-capped women’s hockey player, reaching 321 international appearances! A remarkable milestone for one of Indian hockey’s finest. #SavitaPunia #Hockey #TeamIndia #AsianGames2026 #IndiaSportsHub pic.twitter.com/uc7A847R5o— IndiaSportsHub (@IndiaSportsHub) September 21, 2026 Lalremsiami started the second quarter with a bang, as a long low pass, blocked by the goalie, was caught by Indian forwards, and it was she who got the ball and smashed a reverse hit for her second goal of the day in the 16th minute.Rutuja scored her second goal in the 20th minute, with Neha entering the circle with the ball, passing it to Rutuja, who made no mistake in striking and making it 6-0.The goal party continued with Sakshi Rana registering her name on the scoring sheet in the 25th minute and two successful penalty corner conversions coming from Deepika (28th minute) and Sunelita (30th minute). The scoreline was 9-0 at half-time, with India all over Indonesia.By half-time, India enjoyed better ball possession of 55 per cent and had more penalty corners (nine) as compared to just two by Indonesia.‘Chin Up, Champ!’: Suchika Tariyal In Tears After Narrow Semifinal Defeat; Indian MMA Star Wins Historic Bronze At Asian Games 2026 | VIDEO After half-time, skipper Salima Tete (34th minute), Navneet (35th minute), Ishika (36th minute), Rutuja (39th minute) and Deepika (40th minute) continued the onslaught, making it 14-1 as Indonesia got Innes Adiyita to score a goal in the 32nd minute.Navneet (56th and 57th minute) and Sakshi Rana (57th minute) piled on more goals for India.Indian women's hockey team began their campaign dominantly after they thrashed Uzbekistan 19-0 in their opening match of the ongoing Asian Games 2026.Forward Deepika was the star of the show, scoring eight goals, including five from penalty corners, while Ishika also completed a hat-trick as India produced a one-sided performance. Deepika set the record for most goals by an individual player in an Asian Games match.(Except for the headline, this article has not been edited by FPJ's editorial team and is auto-generated from an agency feed.)

The 22-year-old striker produced the best-ever performance by an Indian woman in a single Asian Games hockey match as India thrashed Uzbekistan 19-0 in their Pool B opener in Kakamilgahara, Japan.

It was expected to be a one-sided affair and it turned out exactly that way as Uzbekistan defence had no answer to India's relentless attacks

Kakamigahara City, Sep 20: The India women's hockey team began their Asian Games 2026 campaign with a dominant 19-0 win over Uzbekistan in their Pool B opener at Gifu Prefectural Green Stadium on Sunday.India begin with big winDeepika was the star of the match, scoring a whopping eight goals. Ishika scored three, while Lalthantluangi and Neha each bagged two. Baljeet Kaur, Navneet Kaur, Lalremsiami and Sakshi Rana each scored one.The match marked Savita Punia's 320th senior international cap. She joined Vandana Katariya as the joint-most capped Indian women's hockey player. Meanwhile, Baljeet completed her 50th senior international cap.India will next take on Indonesia on Monday.INDIA THRASH UZBEKISTAN IN THE OPENING GAME AT ASIAN GAMES 2026! Our Women’s Hockey Team defeated Uzbekistan 19-0 in first match of Pool B Deepika scored 8 Goals for India pic.twitter.com/LdTPDk5ioD— The Khel India (@TheKhelIndia) September 20, 2026 Deepika leads scoring spreeIndian women were all guns blazing, riding on Deepika’s hat-trick, as they were 8-0 in front against Uzbekistan at half-time.After the break, India looked in no mood to give Uzbekistan a chance to score, and Deepika was once again at her supreme best, scoring four goals in a row to stretch India's lead to 13-0.Asian Games 2026: Harmanpreet Kaur Wins Toss As Team India Elects To Bat First Against Bangladesh In Women's Cricket Semi-FinalThen Ishika, Lalthantluangi, Sakshi and Navneet joined the party, extinguishing any hopes for Uzbekistan and wrapping up the dominant 19-0 win to start their campaign in style.India eye Olympic qualificationThe Indian women arrived at the Asian Games with considerable momentum after a historic fifth-place finish at the FIH Hockey Women’s World Cup 2026 — their best result at the tournament in more than five decades.Led by captain Salima Tete, the Indian women will aim to improve on their bronze-medal finish at the 2023 Asian Games and challenge for only their second Asian Games gold medal.The stakes extend far beyond the podium at the Asian Games, as the tournament serves as the primary gateway to the Olympic Games Los Angeles 2028.Also Watch:For every team taking the field, finishing positions will directly determine their Olympic trajectory. While the champions earn the ultimate prize, an immediate ticket to LA28, the event also provides critical qualifying berths for the FIH Hockey Olympic Qualifiers.(Except for the headline, this article has not been edited by FPJ's editorial team and is auto-generated from an agency feed.)

India began their Asian Games women's hockey campaign in emphatic fashion, thrashing Uzbekistan 19-0 in their Pool B opener. Deepika led the rout with eight goals, while Lalremsiami, Ishika, Baljeet Kaur, Neha, Navneet Kaur, Lalthantluangi and Sakshi Rana also found the net. Veteran goalkeeper Savita Punia earned her 320th international cap.

Deepika slammed as many as eight goals as the Indian women's hockey team thrashed lowly Uzbekistan 19-0 in their opening Pool B match at the Asian Games, on Sunday.

Deepika slammed as many as eight goals as the Indian women's hockey team thrashed lowly Uzbekistan 19-0 in their opening Pool B match at the Asian Games, on Sunday.