The India women’s kho kho team stormed into the semifinals of the 2025 Kho Kho World Cup with an emphatic 109-16 victory over Bangladesh at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium on Friday.
The dominant win, spearheaded by captain Priyanka Ingle, marked India’s fifth consecutive 100+ score in the tournament, further solidifying their status as favourites.
India’s commanding display was evident from the outset, with Turn 1 yielding a half-century of points. Veterans Nasreen Shaikh and Priyanka led the charge, preventing Bangladesh from gaining any momentum.
The dominance continued into Turn 2, highlighted by a remarkable Dream Run of 5 minutes and 36 seconds by Ingle, Ashwini Shinde, and Reshma Rathod. Their collective effort left Bangladesh reeling as the score read 56-8 by the halfway mark.
Turn 3 witnessed another masterclass, as India maintained their stranglehold on the game. Reshma Rathod’s spectacular sky dive brought up India’s century, pushing the score to an unassailable 106-8. The final turn saw India extend their lead further, wrapping up the match at 109-16.
India’s semifinal clash is scheduled for Saturday with the team riding high on confidence.
In other women’s quarterfinals, Uganda outclassed New Zealand 71-26, while South Africa edged past Kenya 51-46 in a nail-biting encounter. Nepal delivered a resounding victory over Iran, finishing with a score of 103-8.
In the men’s division, Iran demolished Kenya 86-18, and South Africa defeated England 58-38 to advance. Nepal completed the lineup with a dominant 67-18 win over Bangladesh.
The stage is now set for an action-packed semifinal round.
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