Kho Kho World Cup: India Women Crush Bangladesh to Reach Semifinals
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Synopsis
On January 17, the Indian women's team advanced to the semifinals of the 2025 Kho Kho World Cup with a decisive 109-16 victory over Bangladesh. Captain Priyanka Ingle led the charge, showcasing the team's dominance throughout the match, particularly during a remarkable Dream Run in Turn 2.
Key Takeaways
- India women exhibited remarkable skill in their victory.
- Led by captain Priyanka Ingle.
- Achieved fifth consecutive match scoring over 100 points.
- Set up a highly anticipated semifinal clash.
- Dominated all four turns against Bangladesh.
New Delhi, Jan 17 (NationPress) The Indian women's squad clinched their spot in the semifinals of the 2025 Kho Kho World Cup following a commanding 109-16 victory against Bangladesh at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium on Friday. Under the leadership of captain Priyanka Ingle, the team exhibited their superiority throughout all four turns, highlighted by a remarkable Dream Run in Turn 2 that lasted over five minutes.
The team continued their impressive trend of scoring over 100 points, marking their fifth consecutive match to achieve this milestone in the tournament. This victory paves the way for a highly awaited semifinal showdown set for Saturday. During Turn 1, India demonstrated a dominant performance in their quarterfinal against Bangladesh, amassing a half-century of points led by the seasoned players Nasreen Shaikh and Priyanka Ingle. They ensured that the Bangladeshi team could not find their footing at any point, even during Turn 2, where they initiated a Dream Run from the beginning.
Once again, it was the captain Priyanka Ingle, along with Ashwini Shinde and Reshma Rathod, who led the charge. Their impressive run lasted for a whopping 5 minutes and 36 seconds, allowing them to score six points and establish a significant lead. By the conclusion of Turn 2, Bangladesh had only managed four minor touches, with the score standing at 56-8 as two turns remained.
Turn 3 saw India maintain their dominance on the mat, preventing Bangladesh from gaining any momentum. A spectacular skydive from Reshma Rathod helped them reach their fifth consecutive score exceeding 100 points in the Kho Kho World Cup 2025. At the end of Turn 3, the score was a staggering 106-8, with just one turn left in the quarterfinal match. Turn 4 continued to showcase India's superiority, highlighted by an impressive three-point Dream Run, culminating in a final score of 109-16 and setting the stage for another thrilling semifinal, scheduled for Saturday, January 18.
In other women's quarterfinal matches, Uganda displayed exceptional skills with a decisive win over New Zealand, advancing to the semifinals with a final score of 71-26. South Africa narrowly defeated Kenya with a score of 51-46 to secure their place in the next round. Nepal dominated their quarterfinal game against Iran, finishing with an outstanding score of 103-8.
In the men's category, Iran delivered an outstanding performance against Kenya, winning decisively with a score of 86-18 in their quarterfinal match. South Africa triumphed over England in a closely-fought battle, clinching their semifinal position with a score of 58-38. Nepal also advanced to the final four with a convincing win over Bangladesh, concluding with a score of 67-18.
