2018 Commonwealth Games, IND v SA, women’s hockey live score: India eye semis

The Indian women’s hockey team will look to book their spot in the semi-finals of the 2018 Commonwealth Games women’s hockey event when they take on South Africa in their final Pool A encounter in Gold Coast on Tuesday. India have seen a reversal in fortune after their stunning 2-3 loss vs Wales in the tournament opener.

A win or draw today will guarantee them a spot in the knock-out rounds whilst a loss means India are out of the reckoning. Get live score of the women’s hockey match between India and South Africa, 2018 Commonwealth Games, here. (CWG FULL COVERAGE) (MEDAL TALLY) (INDIA AT CWG).

PC to South Africa this time and Savita saves the effort. Penalty corner to India but it comes to nothing. Chance for South Africa but Savita with a fine save from his feet. India trying to penetrate South African defence but have so far been denied. Bright start from South Africa. Both teams are out on the pitch and the match is about to begin. Should Indian women avoid defeat they will emulate their men’s counterpart in making it to the semis of the 2018 Commonwealth Games. A win by a margin of five or more goals will mean India top Pool A, ahead of Olympic champions England. India need either a win or a draw to ensure their passage into the semi-finals of the women’s event. Hello and welcome to coverage of the Indian women’s hockey team’s last Pool A match vs South Africa!

Indian women’s hockey team began their campaign on a bad note but have won two consecutive games since. They bounced back in the best way possible, thumping Malaysia 4-1 before registering a shock 2-1 win over England, who are the defending Olympic champions. The Indian men’s hockey team have already sealed their place in the semi-finals of the men’s hockey event with a 2-0 win over Malaysia and the women’s team will be hoping to follow suit when they take to the field vs South Africa.