Indian women's hockey team lost 1-4 against New Zealand in their opening match of the four-nation tournament at Darwin, Australia, today. New Zealand took the lead in the second quarter through a Pippa Hayward's field goal in the 18th minute. In the fourth and final quarter, Pippa Hayward doubled New Zealand's lead in the 47th minute. Two more goals took away the game from India. The goals were scored by Anita McLaren in the 51st minute and Petrea Webster in the 53rd minute. India's consolation goal came through Anuradha Devi Thokchom.