Kho Kho World Cup: Indian Women Defeat Malaysia with 80-Point Margin, Set to Face Bangladesh in Quarterfinals
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Synopsis
In a stunning display of strategy and skill, the Indian women's team triumphed over Malaysia with a score of 100-20 in the Kho Kho World Cup 2025, maintaining their unbeaten record and setting up a quarterfinal match against Bangladesh.
Key Takeaways
- Team India's unbeaten run continues.
- Victory margin of 80 points against Malaysia.
- Commanding performance by Bhilar Opinaben and Monika.
- Next match against Bangladesh in the quarterfinals.
- Outstanding contributions from players including Eng Zi Yi and Reshma Rathod.
New Delhi, Jan 16 (NationPress) In a remarkable display of strategy and skill, the Indian women's team maintained their unbeaten streak with a decisive 100-20 win against Malaysia in the Kho Kho World Cup 2025 held at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium on Thursday night.
Beginning with an impressive Dream Run led by defenders Bhilar Opinaben and Monika, Team India demonstrated their dominance throughout all four turns, ultimately achieving an impressive 80-point victory. This win, characterized by several Dream Runs and strategic excellence, solidified India's position at the top of Group A, paving the way for a quarterfinal match against Bangladesh.
The women's team kicked off the game with a Dream Run during their initial batch, setting the stage for an exhilarating triumph. This remarkable performance by defenders Bhilar Opinaben and Monika continued into Turn 1, resulting in both teams being level, with the first batch concluding after 5 minutes and 50 seconds. Priyanka, Neetu, and Meenu then propelled the team's remarkable performance, ending Turn 1 with a score of 6-6 after the first 7 minutes.
Just 27 seconds into Turn 2, the initial batch of Malaysian players was eliminated, providing India with a strong foundation to establish a significant lead. Monika and the Wazir, Nirmala Bhati, spearheaded the team’s offensive, while for Malaysia, Eng Zi Yi and Lakshita Vijayan fought to keep their team competitive. The Malaysian squad nearly achieved a Dream Run but fell short by 1 minute and 4 seconds, showcasing their capabilities as the second turn concluded with a score of 44-6 in favor of Team India.
The first Dream Run of Turn 3 for India was spearheaded by Subhashree Sing, and their third batch lasted for 4 minutes and 42 seconds. This was sufficient to grant the team a substantial lead as they entered the final Turn of the contest, with the score standing at 48-20.
Turn 4 proved to be as commanding for India as the previous turns. Once more, the Indian team dominated, achieving their third consecutive victory by an 80-point margin.
MATCH AWARDS
Best Attacker of the Match: Eng Zi Yi
Best Defender of the Match: Monika
Best Player of the Match: Reshma Rathod
