Overview
- Japan led through Hiroka Murayama in the 10th minute, Rutuja Dadaso Pisal levelled on 30 minutes, Chiko Fujibayashi put Japan ahead on 58, and Navneet Kaur converted a penalty corner at 60 to tie it.
- India began their campaign with an 11-0 win over Thailand that featured goals from Mumtaz Khan, Udita, Beauty Dung Dung, Sangita Kumari, Navneet Kaur, Lalremsiami, Sharmila Devi and Rutuja Dadaso Pisal.
- The final Pool B match is against Singapore on September 8 in Hangzhou.
- The top two teams from each pool advance to the Super 4s, and the Asia Cup winner secures a berth at the 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup in Belgium and the Netherlands.
- India are competing without injured veteran goalkeeper Savita Punia and drag-flick specialist Deepika.