Back then, Jude Felix led the charge in a low-scoring, hard-fought match that meant more than the ranking suggested: it was pride restored after a tough pool stage. Since then, England’s been unstoppable; winning 3 straight World Cups against India (2002, 2006, 2010), and adding another in 2014. The 2023 clash ended 0-0. Now, in Amstelveen, with England ranked 3rd and fresh off a 4-1 win over Pakistan, India’s got a mountain to climb. But history loves a comeback; and hockey fans are quietly hoping this could be the night the drought ends.