19 May 2017

Black Sticks four from four

4:37 pm on 19 May 2017

The Black Sticks worked towards a 3-0 win over India in the fourth test of their five test series this afternoon.

The Black Sticks worked towards a 3-0 win over India in the fourth test of their five test series this afternoon.

Rachel McCann takes a shot on goal.

Rachel McCann takes a shot on goal. Photo: PHOTOSPORT

Striker Rachel McCann scored a double and Tessa Jopp added the third goal - all in the first half.

The result gives the Black Sticks a 4-0 series lead with the fifth and final test to be played in Hamilton tomorrow at 2pm.

Black Sticks head coach Sean Dancer said while there were some areas to tidy up, it was pleasing to come away with another win.

"I thought our structure was a lot better today, I was pleased with how we moved and held the ball.

"India played well in defence and certainly improved in the second half, but we were still able to score some really good goals," Dancer said.

He said going into the final test the team is not going to take it's foot off the g as.

"Our style is to be aggressive and we will keep pushing to get better."

-RNZ