Kho Kho World Cup: India-W Set to Face Nepal After Dominating Win Against South Africa-W
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Synopsis
The Indian women's Kho Kho team achieved a remarkable victory against South Africa, winning 66-16 in the semifinals of the Kho Kho World Cup 2025. This victory sets up an exciting final against Nepal at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium.
Key Takeaways
- Indian women's team showcased strategic excellence.
- Victory against South Africa with a score of 66-16.
- Chaithra B led the team with a significant point score.
- Reshma and team dominated in crucial turns.
- Final match set against Nepal on January 19.
New Delhi, Jan 18 (NationPress) The Indian women's Kho Kho team once again demonstrated their strategic excellence as they decisively defeated South Africa with a score of 66-16 in the semifinals of the inaugural Kho Kho World Cup 2025 at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium on Saturday.
The Women in Blue executed a flawless display of both offense and defense, setting the stage for a thrilling final against Nepal.
The match started with a bang as Chaithra B initiated a Dream Run, continuing her momentum even after Nazia Bibi and Nirmala Bhati were caught by defenders. She managed to score 5 points before South Africa's Sinethemba Mosia eliminated her. This early surge propelled the team close to South Africa's 8 points by the end of Turn 1, marking an ideal start.
In Turn 2, Reshma shone brightly, capturing South African players in clusters and earning pivotal points for her team. This crucial performance resulted in a score of 33-10, favoring the Women in Blue.
The Indian team's Dream Run continued in Turn 3, as Vaishnavi Powar, Nasreen Shaikh, and Bhilardevi dominated for a solid five minutes. Their contribution of five points solidified their lead to 38-16, setting a robust foundation for the final seven minutes of the semifinal.
During Turn 4, the South African team's longest batch lasted only 1 minute and 45 seconds as the Indians clinched their spot in the final. Nasreen Shaikh and Reshma Rathod propelled the team to victory, culminating in a final score of 66-16.
The Indian squad will meet Nepal in the finals at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium on Sunday, January 19. Nepal Women secured their place in the finals of the Women’s division of the Kho Kho World Cup 2025 after triumphing over Uganda with a score of 89-18 in their semifinal.
