Mumtaz Khan stole the show with a stunning four-goal performance, while Kanika Siwach and Deepika each netted hat-tricks to lead defending champions India to a dominant 13-1 victory over Bangladesh in their opening match of the Women’s Junior Asia Cup on Sunday.
Relentless Attack from the Start
India’s dominance was clear from the very beginning. Deepika opened the scoring with a penalty corner conversion in the 7th minute, giving India an early lead. Manisha and Kanika followed up with goals, pushing India to a 3-1 lead by the end of the first quarter. Bangladesh’s only response came from Orpita Pal, who scored in the 12th minute.
Unstoppable in the Middle Quarters
India kept up the pressure in the second and third quarters. Goals from Deepika, Mumtaz, Beauty Dung Dung, and Sakshi Rana extended the lead, leaving Bangladesh with little room to recover. India’s dominance was underscored by their 12 penalty corners compared to Bangladesh’s single attempt.
Final Quarter Fireworks
The final quarter saw a goal rush from India. Kanika completed her hat-trick with two quick goals, while Mumtaz and Deepika added to their personal tallies.
