India thrash Chile 6-0 to reach FIH Hockey Women's Nations Cup final
Synopsis
India's women's hockey team didn't just win a semi-final — they sent a warning to their final opponents. A 6-0 rout of Chile, four wins from four, Deepika as the tournament's top scorer, and Salima Tete pulling the strings: this Indian side is peaking at exactly the right moment.
Key Takeaways
India defeated Chile 6-0 in the FIH Hockey Women's Nations Cup semi-final in Auckland on 20 June .
Navneet Kaur scored twice ( 6', 13' ); Deepika added a brace ( 14', 18' ); Neha ( 32' ) and Rutuja Dadaso Pisal ( 39' ) completed the tally.
Deepika leads the tournament's scoring charts with 6 goals .
Captain Salima Tete was named 'Player of the Match' for her all-round display.
India have now won four consecutive matches in the tournament without conceding a goal in this fixture.
India will face the winner of the USA vs New Zealand semi-final in the final.
The Indian Women's Hockey Team stormed into the final of the FIH Hockey Women's Nations Cup New Zealand 2025-26 with a commanding 6-0 demolition of Chile in the semi-finals at Auckland on Saturday, 20 June. The result extended India's unbeaten run in the tournament to four consecutive wins, underscoring their dominance in the competition.
Goal-by-Goal Breakdown
Navneet Kaur opened the scoring in the 6th minute, rifling home from India's first penalty corner, before doubling her tally in the 13th minute after a defence-splitting run and cross from captain Salima Tete on the left flank left her unmarked in front of goal. Dragflicker Deepika then struck twice in quick succession — converting a penalty corner in the 14th minute and repeating the feat in the 18th minute — to make it 4-0 at the break.
In the second half, Neha added a fifth through another clinical penalty corner conversion in the 32nd minute, before Rutuja Dadaso Pisal rounded off the rout with a composed reverse hit from open play in the 39th minute. Goalkeeper Savita was tested briefly in the final quarter but produced a couple of sharp saves to preserve the clean sheet.
Deepika Leads Tournament Scorers
Deepika's brace in the semi-final took her tournament tally to six goals, placing her at the top of the competition's goal-scorers' charts. Her ability to convert from set-pieces has been a defining feature of India's campaign, with the team demonstrating exceptional short-corner execution throughout.
Salima Tete Named Player of the Match
Captain Salima Tete was adjudged the 'Player of the Match' for an all-round display that combined creative attacking play with disciplined defensive work. Her assist for Navneet's second goal exemplified the fluid interplay that has characterised India's tournament run.
Road to the Final
India will now face the winner of the second semi-final between the United States and hosts New Zealand in the title clash. This marks a significant moment for Indian women's hockey, which has been building momentum through structured FIH events. Notably, India's 6-0 margin against Chile is their largest winning margin in this edition, reflecting a team firing on all cylinders ahead of the final.
Point of View
Salima Tete's creative engine in midfield, and Savita's composure in goal reflects a side that has ironed out the structural vulnerabilities that cost them in previous FIH cycles. The real test arrives in the final — against either a physical US side or a crowd-backed New Zealand — and whether India can replicate this clinical edge under maximum pressure will define whether this campaign is remembered as a breakthrough or merely a promising run.
NationPress
20 Jun 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the result of India vs Chile in the FIH Hockey Women's Nations Cup semi-final?
India defeated Chile 6-0 in the semi-final of the FIH Hockey Women's Nations Cup New Zealand 2025-26 in Auckland on 20 June. It was India's fourth consecutive win of the tournament.
Who scored for India against Chile in the semi-final?
Navneet Kaur scored twice (6th and 13th minutes), Deepika added a brace via penalty corners (14th and 18th minutes), Neha converted a short corner in the 32nd minute, and Rutuja Dadaso Pisal struck from open play in the 39th minute.
Who will India face in the FIH Hockey Women's Nations Cup final?
India will face the winner of the second semi-final between the United States and hosts New Zealand. That match was scheduled to be played after India's semi-final on the same day.
Who is the top scorer in the FIH Hockey Women's Nations Cup 2025-26?
Dragflicker Deepika leads the tournament's scoring charts with six goals after her brace against Chile in the semi-final.
Who was named Player of the Match in India's semi-final against Chile?
Captain Salima Tete was adjudged the 'Player of the Match' for her all-round performance, which included a key assist for Navneet Kaur's second goal.
