Highlights | India Vs New Zealand, Crossover Match Men's FIH Hockey World Cup 2023: India knocked out of World Cup by New Zealand in penalties

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Indian men's hockey team prepare for a tough battle against New Zealand in their crossover match of the Hockey World Cup 2023. The Harmanpreet Singh-led side finished at second spot in their Pool after failing to beat Wales in their last match in first round by a 8-goal difference. India needed a massive win over Wales after England, the pool toppers, thrashed Spain and needed a big win from India to topple them at the top. In case you don't know, the pool toppers qualified to quarter-finals while the second and third placed teams play the Crossover matches. India need to win vs New Zealand to book a spot in the quarter-finals of the tournament. 

India ar already on back foot ahead of the match. The reason is Hardik Singh, India's top midfielder, getting ruled out of the Hockey World Cup due to a hamstring injury. Some reports are also saying that Mandeep Singh's availability is also not sure as he has a knee trouble. We will know what the playing 11 is once the match starts but coach Graham Reid is surely under pressure to deliver with a team lacking key players as well as form. 

The hosts looked listless in the Wales match despite winning it 4-2. They were required to boss the game throughout the 60 minutes but that did not happen and against New Zealand, India need to get back to their best hockey.   

22 January 2023

21:14 IST

LIVE IND vs NZ Hockey World Cup: India knocked out

India are knocked out of the World Cup by New Zealand as the last penalty taker misses his chance to keep India alive in the contest. After full time, it was 3-3 but India made too many mistakes in the match as well as the penalties. Seemed like they felt the pressure too much.

20:59 IST

LIVE IND vs NZ Hockey World Cup score: Sudden death

WOW! Sreejesh has saved India and kept them in the contest with two beautiful saves against New Zealand. Kiwis have missed their chance, all eyes on India's next penalty now.