Navneet Kaur And Mumtaz Khan Star As India Crush Singapore 12-0 To Storm Into Super 4s In Women’s Asia Cup News24 –

In a night of clinical dominance and attacking flair, India’s women’s hockey team laid down yet another emphatic marker at the Asia Cup, hammering Singapore 12-0 to storm into the Super 4s stage on Monday.

If the opening game’s 11-0 thrashing of Thailand was India flexing its muscles, this match was the team in full flow – confident, ruthless, and bursting with momentum.

And at the heart of this whirlwind performance were Navneet Kaur and Mumtaz Khan, who lit up the scoreboard with a hat-trick each, leaving the Singapore defence chasing shadows under the lights.

A Dream Start, A Relentless Finish

It took India just two minutes to announce their intent. Mumtaz Khan, with all the poise of a seasoned striker, broke the deadlock with a thunderous reverse-stick shot from the top of the circle. It was only the beginning.

From there, the floodgates opened. Neha, Lalremsiami, Navneet, and Udita all found the net in a devastating first half that ended with India 6-0 up – a half filled with quick passing, sharp movement, and goals that seemed to come at will.

Navneet, who continues to grow into a central figure in India’s attack, showcased her class with a hat-trick of goals in the 14th, 20th, and 28th minutes, while Mumtaz returned in the second half to complete her own triple strike, with goals in the 32nd and 39th minutes.

Balanced Brilliance Across the Park

While Navneet and Mumtaz walked away with the headlines, the performance was a collective masterclass.

Neha added a brace (11′, 38′) and was a constant threat in midfield, combining effectively with Sharmila, Udita, and Rutuja Pisal, who each added a goal of their own.

Coach Janneke Schopman would have been particularly pleased with the team’s structure – attacks were measured but incisive, the defensive shape held firm, and India’s penalty corner routines looked increasingly polished.

Statement of Intent

Currently ranked World No. 10, India came into the tournament as one of the favourites and so far, they’ve played like it. Back-to-back double-digit victories have not only confirmed their place in the Super 4s but also sent a clear message to the rest of the field: this Indian team is here for the title, and they’re not in the mood for mercy.

The mix of youth and experience is working seamlessly. Players like Navneet and Neha bring stability and maturity, while rising stars like Mumtaz and Rutuja add pace, unpredictability, and hunger.

Looking Ahead

With Singapore and Thailand behind them, the road ahead will feature sterner tests. But India will head into the Super 4s with two things every coach dreams of: form and confidence.

As the tournament progresses, the Indian women’s team looks not just like a contender but like a side that’s peaking at the right time.