India finished third in the Pool 'B' with two points — behind top-ranked Ireland (six points) and second-placed England (five) and ahead of the United States (two) with two draws and a loss. India finished third on superior goal difference.

Yesterday, World No. 10 India had to earn at least a draw against World No. 7 USA and the two teams played a 1-1 draw, with captain Rani Rampal hitting the target at the Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre. World No. 17 Italy, who finished second in Pool 'A', will look to make a strong comeback after their morale-shattering 1-12 defeat against World No. 1 the Netherlands in their final pool game.