Kudos: Indian women's hockey team lifts maiden Asian Champions Trophy

The Indian women's hockey team lifted its maiden Asian Champions Trophy with Deepika Thakur striking in the final minute to give her team a thrilling 2-1 win over China in the final on Saturday.

Congratulations to India as they beat China in dramatic fashion on 5 Nov to be crowned CHAMPIONS of the 4th Women’s #ACT2016. #IndiaKaGame pic.twitter.com/HV1M9NAdGw

— Hockey India (@TheHockeyIndia) November 5, 2016

This is a memorable victory and it built on some team work. Deep Grace Ekka converted a penalty corner to take India into the lead in the 13th minute before China equalised in the 44th minute with a field goal from Zhong Mengling.

India's best finish in the Women's Asian Champions Trophy came in the last edition in 2013 when it finished runner-up to Japan. It had finished third in the inaugural edition in 2010. This maiden victory got accolades from all corners for the women's hockey team.

FT: India are crowned Champions of the 4th Women's #ACT2016 after scoring the winner in the final minute of the game! #INDvCHN #IndiaKaGame pic.twitter.com/NfF8mHDG1l

— Hockey India (@TheHockeyIndia) November 5, 2016

Going into the second quarter, India kept up the pressure by playing disciplined hockey, keeping their calm only to deny the Chinese a chance to equalise.

Humse jo takraega woh mitti mai miljayega! A big congratulations to our champions. Jai Hind! pic.twitter.com/7pl5KZE39n

— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) November 5, 2016

PTI reports the third quarter saw China's Mengling Zhong penetrate the Indian circle to score a quick field goal. But the Indian eves were unrelenting and were playing the kind of hockey that had China on the backfoot. China managed to earn their first PC of the match in the third quarter but failed to convert, sending the ball way off the baseline.