Hockey: Rani's brace powers India to 3-1 win over Belarus

Indian and Belarus women hockey team players during 2nd Test match at SAI Centre in Bhopal. Pic/PTI

Bhopal: India eves beat Belarus 3-1 to clinch their third successive win in the five-Test series here yesterday.

After a goalless first quarter, it was Belarus who took the lead via skipper Ryta Batura in the 24th minute through a penalty corner.

India skipper Rani scored two back-to-back field goals in the 35th and 39th minute to put India in command with a 2-1 lead.

Deepika scored India's third goal in the 42nd minute to take a 3-1 lead while the defenders did well to keep the visitors from scoring in the final quarter to ensure a win.