In international hockey, caps represent the number of matches a player has played for their national team. Reaching even 100 caps requires years of consistency, fitness, and performance at the highest level. A few Indian women have crossed the 200 and even 300-match mark, building remarkable international careers while representing the country across Olympic cycles and major tournaments.
Here is a look at the ten most-capped players in the history of the Indian women’s hockey team.
Who Are the Highest-Capped Players in Indian Women’s Hockey?
The list below highlights the players who have represented India the most in international matches.
| Rank | Player | Caps | Position | Status |
| 1 | Vandana Katariya | 320 | Forward | Retired |
| 2 | Savita Punia | 308 | Goalkeeper | Active |
| 3 | Rani Rampal | 254 | Forward | Retired |
| 4 | Sushila Chanu | 250 | Midfielder | Active |
| 5 | Deep Grace Ekka | 200 | Defender | Retired |
| 6 | Navneet Kaur | 200 | Forward | Active |
| 7 | Navjot Kaur | 200 | Midfielder | Retired |
| 8 | Monika Malik | 200 | Midfielder | Active |
| 9 | Namita Toppo | 168 | Midfielder | Retired |
| 10 | Nikki Pradhan | 150 | Defender | Active |
Several players on this list are still active, meaning the rankings could change in the coming years.
Who Is the Most-Capped Player in Indian Women’s Hockey?
Vandana Katariya holds the record as the most-capped Indian women’s hockey player with 320 international appearances.
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The forward from Haridwar also made history at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics by becoming the first Indian woman to score an Olympic hat-trick, achieving the milestone against South Africa.
She retired from international hockey in April 2025 after more than a decade as one of India’s most dependable attackers.
India’s current women’s team continues to add to the legacy set by quite a few of the players from this list.
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A major milestone recently occurred when India was victorious against Italy during the FIH Hockey Women’s World Cup 2026 Qualifications, currently being held in Hyderabad, India.
On Friday, India defeated Italy 1-0 in an incredibly close match to earn a spot in the finals of the qualifying tournament.
More significantly, this win solidifies India’s qualification for the 2026 Women’s Hockey World Cup and represents yet another large step forward for the Indian women’s team.
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