New Delhi, Feb 25 (PTI) The Indian junior women's hockey team rallied to hold South Africa 'A' to a 4-4 draw and remain unbeaten on its tour of the Rainbow Nation.

Friday night's game was the visitors' first of the tour against the South Africa 'A' team.

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Prior to this, the Indian side defeated South Africa's U-21 team in all three matches.

The ongoing South Africa tour is part of the team's preparations for the Asia Cup U-21, which serves as a qualifier for the upcoming FIH Women's Junior World Cup.

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The match began with Quanita Bobbs (1', 31') and Biamca Wood (6') taking an early lead against the Indians but quick replies from Neelam (7') and Deepika Sr. (8', 30+') restored parity before Taranpreet Kaur (25') and Deepika scored to put the Indian team in a commanding position.

The lead was squandered in the second half through goals from Quanita Bobbs and Tarryn Lombard, paving the way for a stalemate.

The Indians are slated to play their next match against South Africa 'A' later Saturday.

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