India women go down fighting 2-3 to valiant Australia

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India put up a spirited performance before going down fighting 2-3 to hosts Australia in the second women's hockey Test to concede the three-match series here on Saturday.

Tatum Stewart (12th, 45th minutes) scored a brace for Australia, while Pippa Morgan (38th) was the other goal getter for the hosts.

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India's goals were scored by Sangita Kumari (13th) and Gurjit Kaur (17th). World no.3 Australia, thus, take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series.

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