India's women's hockey team qualified for the semi-finals of the FIH Hockey World Cup after a tense 0-0 draw against England in their final Pool D match on Thursday. The result was enough to secure India's place in the knockout stage.
The match, played in a packed stadium, saw both teams create chances but neither could find the back of the net. India's defense held firm under late pressure from England, ensuring the clean sheet.
With this draw, India topped their pool with an unbeaten record, having earlier defeated Chile and New Zealand. England also advanced as one of the best second-placed teams.
The Indian team will now face a yet-to-be-determined opponent in the semi-finals, scheduled for later this week.
