The Indian Women’s Hockey Team is gearing up for an intense five-match tour of Australia from April 26 to May 4, 2025, at the Perth Hockey Stadium.
This highly anticipated series includes two matches against Australia A on April 26 and 27 and three clashes against the senior Australian team, ranked 5th in the world, on May 1, 3, and 4.
Ranked 9th globally, the Indian team views this tour as essential for fine-tuning their strategies and building confidence ahead of the upcoming FIH Pro League (European leg in June). The team’s morale is high after their recent strong performances, including a draw and shootout win against World No.1, the Netherlands, and memorable victories against Australia in the 2023-24 Pro League and the Tokyo Olympics Semifinal in 2021.
Head Coach Harendra Singh emphasized the importance of this tour in preparing the team to excel against top-tier opponents. Currently, the squad is undergoing rigorous training at the Senior Women’s National Camp (SAI, Bengaluru) to ensure they are at their peak performance for this critical series.
Tour Dates: April 26 – May 4, 2025
Venue: Perth Hockey Stadium
Match Schedule:
April 26 & 27 – vs. Australia A
May 1, 3 & 4 – vs. Australia (Senior Team)
Recent Form & Rivalry
Confidence Booster: India recently held World No.1 Netherlands to a 2-2 draw, winning the shootout.
Success vs Australia:
2023-24 Pro League: India won 1-0
Tokyo 2021 Olympics: Historic 1-0 win in the Semifinals
2022 CWG Semifinal: 1-1 draw (Australia won in shootout)
Head-to-Head (Since 2013):
Australia Wins: 10
India Wins: 3
Draws: 3
