Overview
- Manisha Chauhan settled the semifinal with a 40th‑minute drag‑flick from a penalty corner at the G. M. C. Balayogi Hockey Ground.
- England advanced to the final after defeating Scotland 2-0, with goals from Lottie Bingham and Drcy Bourne.
- India’s qualification for the 2026 World Cup was locked in by the two‑event format and world rankings, with No. 9 India safe ahead of No. 15 Japan for the extra berth.
- The hosts topped Pool B with seven points, highlighted by Navneet Kaur’s hat‑trick in a 4-1 win over Wales.
- Coach Sjoerd Marijne urged sharper execution after India converted only one of several penalty corners, as the team targets the Hyderabad title against England.