CWG 2022: CWG India Women Hockey Day 1: India vs Ghana: The India women hockey team start off their Commonwealth Games 2022 campaign against Ghana on Friday. Savita Punia and co have got the easiest fixture in their first game, which will help them set to the tone for the rest of the competition. Follow Commonwealth Games 2022 live updates with InsideSport.IN
India will be more than eager to have a great show in the competition after their poor display in the World Cup. They finished a miserable ninth.
However, as of now, they will be taking one game at a time, which is a better formula, rather than looking ahead. The team will once again be without the services of Rani Rampal, who is still injured. As a result, the team will be looking for the services of Vandana Katariya in front of goal.
The team lacked quality in the final third in the World Cup, and there is a serious need to get their A game going in the CWG. They are not expected to face tough challenge from Ghana, but it gives the team an early chance to gel as a unit in a competitive manner before the competition moves ahead.
With Ghana, who are ranked 30 in the world, India should be able to score a flurry of goals in their opening game.
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Why will the scoreline become important? India are pooled in Group A of the Commonwealth Games. Canada, Wales, England and Ghana are the other four teams in the competition.
Only two teams each from the two Pools will qualify for the semifinals. And if teams are tied on equal number of points, then it is the goals scored that will be taken into account. Hence, it is imperative for India to be at their ruthless best against Ghana.
When is the India vs Ghana match scheduled?
It is scheduled for July 29
What time is the India vs Ghana game?
It will start at 6:30 pm IST
Where will the game be played?
The University of Birmingham Hockey and Squash Centre will host the match
How can the match be watched LIVE?
TV viewers can watch it on Sony Sports Network. For online, it can be streamed live on Sonyliv
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