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India face high-stakes Dutch test in World Cup second round

India faces a major test against co-hosts and Olympic champions the Netherlands on Saturday. The Indian team must improve defensive lapses after strong starts in previous matches. The Netherlands won all their initial group games convincingly, showing strong attacking form. India has defeated the Netherlands recently in the FIH Pro League, which offers hope. Captain Harmanpreet Singh acknowledges the need for better deep defense against tough opponents.

21 Aug 2026 12:33 pm