Hockey WC: India out of World Cup after losing to New Zealand

In the Hockey World Cup on Sunday (June 22), Team India lost in the crossover match.

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India was knocked out of the tournament with a penalty shootout defeat against New Zealand.

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Both the teams were tied at 3-3 till the stipulated time.

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After that, the match reached the penalty shootout.

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New Zealand won 5–4 in the penalty shootout.

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They will face defending champions Belgium in the quarterfinals on January 24.

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With this defeat, India will have to improve its game further.

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List of batsmen who scored the fastest double century in ODIs

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