India thrash Indonesia 17-1: Deepika, Navneet, Rutuja hat-tricks light up Asian Games
Synopsis
India's women's hockey team are not just winning at the Asian Games — they are overwhelming opponents. Back-to-back wins by 19-0 and 17-1 add up to 36 goals in two matches, three hat-tricks in a single game, and a record-breaking cap milestone for goalkeeper Savita. The Women in Blue look every inch a gold-medal contender.
Key Takeaways
India thrashed Indonesia 17-1 in their Pool B match at the Asian Games on 21 September in Kakamigahara .
Deepika , Navneet Kaur , and Rutuja Pisal each scored hat-tricks in the same match.
India lead Pool B with 6 points from 2 matches and a combined goal difference of +35 .
Goalkeeper Savita earned her 321st senior international cap , becoming the most-capped Indian women's hockey player, overtaking Vandana Katariya's record of 320 .
India's next match is against Thailand on Wednesday in Pool B.
India's women's hockey team produced a commanding 17-1 victory over Indonesia in their Pool B fixture at the Gifu Prefectural Green Stadium in Kakamigahara on Monday, 21 September, registering their second consecutive win at the Asian Games. Forwards Deepika, Navneet Kaur, and Rutuja Pisal each scored hat-tricks as the Women in Blue underlined their gold-medal ambitions with a goal difference that now stands at 35 across two matches.
Dominant First Half Sets the Tone
The Indian side, captained by Salima Tete, wasted little time imposing themselves on the match. Deepika opened the scoring from a penalty corner in the 8th minute, and India fired in four goals in the first quarter alone. Sunelita Toppo added one in the 11th minute, followed by Lalremsiami converting a penalty corner in the 13th, and Rutuja completing the first-quarter tally with a field goal in the final minute.
The second quarter was equally relentless — Lalremsiami, Rutuja, Sakshi Rana, Deepika, and Sunelita all contributed to push the lead to 9-0 at halftime, with Sunelita's penalty corner in the dying seconds of the half typifying India's unrelenting tempo.
Indonesia's Brief Resistance in Third Quarter
Indonesia managed to earn penalty corners of their own in the third quarter, and Innes Adiyita eventually beat the Indian goalkeeper to put the scoreboard in motion for the Southeast Asian side. However, the response was swift — Salima scored within a minute, and despite green-card suspensions reducing India to fewer players momentarily, Navneet, attacker Ishika, Rutuja, and Deepika combined to extend the lead to 14-1 after three quarters.
Historic Milestone for Savita
The match also witnessed a landmark moment for goalkeeper and former captain Savita, who earned her 321st senior international cap — making her the most-capped Indian women's player in history, surpassing former striker Vandana Katariya's record of 320 caps. The milestone arrived on a night that showcased the depth and clinical edge of modern Indian women's hockey.
Pool B Standings and What's Next
With two wins and six points from two matches, India top Pool B with an emphatic goal difference. This follows their 19-0 demolition of Uzbekistan in the Pool B opener on Sunday. The combined 36-goal haul in two days underlines a team playing with remarkable fluency. India face Thailand in their next Pool B match on Wednesday, with their sights firmly set on gold at the Asiad — a target that their performances so far suggest is well within reach.
Point of View
Meanwhile, is a reminder of the generational depth India now carries — a depth that did not exist a decade ago. The real test, as always in Asian Games hockey, is when China or Japan step onto the same turf.
NationPress
21 Sept 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the final score of India vs Indonesia in the Asian Games 2026 women's hockey match?
India defeated Indonesia 17-1 in their Pool B match at the Gifu Prefectural Green Stadium in Kakamigahara on 21 September. It was India's second consecutive win, following a 19-0 victory over Uzbekistan the previous day.
Who scored hat-tricks for India against Indonesia at the Asian Games?
Forwards Deepika , Navneet Kaur , and Rutuja Pisal each scored hat-tricks in the 17-1 win over Indonesia. All three players completed their hat-tricks by the final quarter of the match.
What record did Savita break at the Asian Games?
Goalkeeper and former captain Savita earned her 321st senior international cap during the match against Indonesia, making her the most-capped Indian women's hockey player of all time. She surpassed former striker Vandana Katariya's record of 320 caps.
Where does India stand in Pool B after two matches at the Asian Games?
India top Pool B with 6 points from two matches and a goal difference of +35 , having beaten Uzbekistan 19-0 and Indonesia 17-1. They play Thailand next on Wednesday.
Who is captaining India's women's hockey team at the 2026 Asian Games?
Salima Tete is captaining the Indian women's hockey team at the Asian Games. Under her leadership, India have scored 36 goals and conceded just one across their first two pool matches.
