The Indian junior ladies’s hockey team slumped to its second straight defeat, going down 0-5 to hosts Australia U21 aspect within the second match of its ongoing tour right here on Saturday (September 27, 2025).
Makayla Jones (10’, 11’, 52’) scored a hattrick whereas Sami Love (38’), Migaliya Howell (50’) additionally discovered the web for the hosts.
India, who had suffered a slender 2-3 loss of their opening match on Friday (September 26, 2025), had been wanting to bounce again, however Australia confirmed their attacking intent proper from the beginning.
The hosts struck twice in fast succession by Makayla to place India on the again foot early within the contest.
In the second half, Australia continued to press excessive and capitalised on their alternatives.
Sami prolonged the lead with a area purpose to make it 3-0.
The fourth quarter noticed Australia seal the competition, with Migaliya discovering the again of the web, earlier than Makayla accomplished her hat-trick.
With two defeats of their opening matches, the Indian team will now be aiming to regroup shortly and give attention to enhancing execution within the upcoming fixtures.
India will subsequent face the Australian U21 aspect of their third match of the tour on Monday (September 29, 2025).
