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Indian Women’s Kho Kho Team Dominates Malaysia to Reach Quarterfinals

  • 16 Jan 2025 08:51 PM
  • Indian women’s Kho Kho, Kho Kho World Cup, Kho Kho highlights

Continuing their unbeaten streak in the Kho Kho World Cup, the Indian women's team defeated Malaysia in commanding fashion to secure a spot in the quarterfinals. The match, held in New Delhi on Thursday, showcased India’s dominance with several spectacular 'Dream Runs' and tactical mastery.

The match began with India's defenders Bhilar Opinaben and Monika setting the pace in the opening batch, leading to an evenly matched start with both teams tied at 6-6 by the end of the first turn. However, India gained the upper hand as they quickly eliminated the first batch of Malaysian players early in Turn 2, allowing them to build a solid lead.

India's aggressive play continued, with standout performances from Monika, Nirmala Bhati, and Subhashree Sing. Despite Malaysia’s attempts to close the gap, including a near 'Dream Run' in Turn 2, India kept their momentum, finishing Turn 3 with a 28-point advantage.

In the final turn, India continued their domination, ultimately winning by a massive 80-point margin. With this victory, India topped Group A and is now set to face Bangladesh in the quarterfinals. The team's flawless performance further solidified their position as the tournament favorites.

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