Deepika converts two penalty corners in a 3-0 win for the round robin toppers; China face Malaysia in the other semis

India stepped it up a gear in the third quarter. They scored the opening goal courtesy a brilliant finish by Sangita. Sushila Chanu fired a superb pass from the back line to Sangita, who quickly reacted to deflect the rocket pass into the goal.

India are yet to taste anything other than victory at Women's Asian Champions Trophy 2024, and would love to keep it that way before the semi-finals begin. Catch the live hockey scores of the IND-W vs JPN-W match

However, here in the quaint little Bihar town, better known for historic and religious sights, she has made the tournament her own.After scoring eight goals in the past four matches, Deepika added two more to her tally on Sunday as India beat Japan 3-0 in their last group match at the Rajgir Sports Complex on Sunday.

India will face Japan in the final group stage match of the Women's Asian Champions Trophy 2024 on Sunday, November 17. India, after a dominant 3-0 win over China, sit at the top of the standings with 8 points.

This was India’s sixth win over Japan in seven encounters but Japan had won the last time the teams faced off earlier this year, scoring the lone goal of the match to pip India for the last Olympic spot.

India's women's hockey team continued their winning streak at the Asian Champions Trophy, defeating Japan 3-0 to secure a semifinal berth. Deepika starred with two goals, adding to her tournament-leading tally.