India secured a crucial 1-0 victory against Germany in the women’s FIH Pro League match today, with star drag-flicker scoring the decisive goal from a penalty corner in the 12th minute at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar.

Deepika scored from a penalty corner to give India the lead with three minutes left in the first quarter. This win marked a strong comeback after India’s 4-0 defeat to Germany just a day earlier.

India’s next match is scheduled against the Netherlands on the 24th of this month. With the win, India moved up to seventh in the points table.