Indian women's hockey team held Australia to a 1-1 draw in their third match of the five-match tour in Adelaide on Sunday.
After losing the first two matches by 4-2 and 3-2 respectively, India finally managed to avoid defeat in this tour.
India started the match strongly and fought toe-to-toe against the mighty Aussies and held on to a goalless first quarter.
The hosts eventually broke the deadlock through Maddison Brooks' strike in the 25th minute of the match.
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The Indian players looked desperate for an equaliser as the third quarter began. They finally restored parity in the game in the 42nd minute when Deep Grace Ekka converted a penalty corner.
After a spirited effort, India comeback to draw the third game against Australia in India's Tour of Australia 2023.#HockeyIndia #IndiaKaGame pic.twitter.com/asJMA3UfDW
— Hockey India (@TheHockeyIndia) May 21, 2023
Australia fought hard to find a winner in the final quarter of the game but the visitors defended valiantly and denied them from scoring again.
When are the Indian women's hockey team playing next?
The India eves will play two more games against Australia A as part of the tour.
India are touring Australia as part of their preparation for the upcoming Asian Games 2022.
May 25: India vs Australia A (14:45 IST)
May 27: India vs Australia A (14:45 IST)
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