India came out strongly in the contest, taking a 1-0 lead in just the second minute when Navneet Kaur converted a penalty corner to put early pressure on Australia. In the second quarter, Deepika Soreng (23') doubled India\u2019s lead with a neat conversion.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
It remained 2-0 at half-time.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Australia fought back in the third quarter, pulling level through Abby Wilson (42') and Olivia Downes (44') in quick succession. A late strike from Courtney Schonell (58') gave the hosts a narrow 3-2 win in the dying minutes.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Despite the result in the final game, India can take plenty of positives from the tour. Having bounced back from an opening-game defeat to win the next two matches, the team demonstrated resilience, tactical discipline and a potent attacking threat throughout the series - continuing to build ahead of the upcoming season that begins with the FIH Nations Cup in New Zealand.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Earlier women's team registered an impressive 2-0 victory over Australia in the third match of the friendly.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
With this win, India now lead the four-match series 2-1 after bouncing back from a defeat in the opening game with a 4-2 shootout victory in the second match.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Earlier women's team registered an impressive 2-0 victory over Australia in the third match of the friendly.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
India continued their momentum in the final quarter as Lalremsiami (49\u2019) doubled the lead with another field goal, sealing a 2-0 win for her team.<\/p>\r\n\r\n