Indian girls thrash Russia 10-1, but waited for the NZ and Australia match, which ended in an exciting 3-3 draw to know that they qualified for the quarters.

India had earlier defeated New Zealand 2-0, and lost to Australia heavily. India now has a goal difference of 6 after 3 matches, while NZ has 8 after two matches.

Vandana Kataria struck three goals, followed by a brace of goals by Rani Rampal and Poonam Rani. Ritusa and Manjit accounted a goal apiece in the Indian rout of Russia.

Earlier on the opening day, NZ too defeated Russia with ten goals, without conceding any.

If NZ-Aus match ends in Draw, then India and Aus will make it to the quarters on points.

NZ which led Aus 2-1 conceded goals regularly to end up 3-3 draw.

This result favoured India for the quarters.

India had two wins against one draw, one win and one loss by NZ.