Hockeyroos to host highly anticipated India series in Adelaide

South Australian sports fans will have the opportunity to see Australia’s iconic national women’s hockey team, the Hockeyroos, in action LIVE for the first time since 2017 when they take on India in a 3-match series at MATE Stadium next month.

The highly anticipated series, to be played on 18, 20-21 May, will be the first time the Hockeyroos have played in Adelaide since matches against Japan in November 2017.

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Currently ranked 3rd in the world, the 3-match series will be used as valuable preparation for the Hockeyroos’ Paris 2024 Olympic qualifiers, which are in the form of a best-of-three series (Oceania Cup) against New Zealand in August.

The Hockeyroos and India have developed a fierce rivalry in recent years. India sensationally knocked the Hockeyroos out at the quarter final stage of the Tokyo Olympics. Then in their latest meeting the Hockeyroos recorded a thrilling and controversial shootout in the semi finals of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games.

Hockeyroos Head Coach Katrina Powell said there was a lot of excitement and anticipation among the playing group around playing in Adelaide and reigniting the rivalry with India.

“Any opportunity the Hockeyroos have to play in Australia is always special and this series in Adelaide is one we’re really looking forward to,” said Powell.

“We have an exciting group of players named for these matches and there will be plenty to play for.

“Not only is it an opportunity to take on a really strong international opponent, but also for selection with players vying to be part of our team for the Oceania Cup and in the frame for the Paris Olympics.”

Minister for Recreation, Sport and Racing and Minister for Women Katrine Hildyard shared her excitement for next month’s Test series.

“This is a great opportunity for our South Australian community to see two top teams battling it out right here in Adelaide,” she said.

“Our Government is committed to getting more children active and involved in sport. Series like this give the next generation of Hockeyroos a chance to watch some of the best players in the world, be inspired and get involved.

"It is particularly special that the Hockeyroos team selected for the series against India features brilliant South Australian players Jane Claxton and Hattie Shand. I have no doubt that local hockey fans will be enthralled by their outstanding skills."

A veteran of 214 international appearances, Claxton captained the Hockeyroos the last time the team played in Adelaide.

Shand, who heralds from Naracoorte, came into the national senior squad last year and was part of the Hockeyroos team that won a bronze medal at the 2022 FIH Women’s World Cup.

Following the 3-match series, an Australia A team made up of players predominantly from the Women’s National Development Squad will take on India in two matches on 25-26 May 2023.

The Hockeyroos v India series was announced in October last year prior to the Kookaburras taking on India in a 5-match series against India in Adelaide in November 2022.

Before the series against India, the Hockeyroos will compete in a FIH Pro League ‘mini tournament’ against New Zealand and Great Britain from 22-30 April 2023 in Christchurch.

Hockeyroos v India Series
MATE Stadium, Adelaide

Match 1 - Thursday 18 May 2023 (6.30pm local, 7.00pm AEST)
Match 2 - Saturday 20 May 2023 (6.30pm local, 7.00pm AEST)
Match 3 - Sunday 21 May 2023 (6.00pm local, 6.30pm AEST)

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Broadcast: LIVE on FOX Sports, Kayo and livestreamed on LIVEHockey

Australia A v India Series
MATE Stadium, Adelaide

Match 1 - Thursday 25 May 2023 (6.30pm local, 7.00pm AEST)
Match 2 - Saturday 27 May 2023 (6.30pm local, 7.00pm AEST)

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Broadcast: Livestreamed on LIVEHockey

Hockeyroos Team for 3-match series against India in Adelaide
Alice Arnott (NSW), Jocelyn Bartram (NSW), Maddison Brooks (TAS), Jane Claxton (SA), Morgan Gallagher (QLD), Greta Hayes (NSW), Pippa Morgan (WA), Zoe Newman (NSW), Meg Pearce (QLD), Courtney Schonell (NSW), Hattie Shand (SA), Maddison Smith (NSW), Karri Somerville (WA), Grace Stewart (NSW), Tatum Stewart (QLD), Shanea Tonkin (WA), Abby Wilson (NSW), Georgia Wilson (WA)

Australia A Team for matches against India in Adelaide
Alice Arnott (NSW), Maddison Brooks (TAS), Olivia Downes (VIC), Rachel Frusher (WA), Morgan Gallagher (QLD), Rene Hunter (NSW), Carly James (VIC), Alana Kavanagh (NSW), Josie Lawton (VIC), Line Malan (WA), Pippa Morgan (WA), Zoe Newman (NSW), Meg Pearce (QLD), Maddison Smith (NSW), Shanea Tonkin (WA), Aisling Utri (VIC), Abby Wilson (NSW), Georgia Wilson (WA)