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Sultan of Johor Cup 2025 Highlights: India lose 1-2 to Australia — Updates, action
Catch all the Highlights from India vs Australia final at the 2025 Sultan of Johor Cup.
The Indian junior men’s hockey team lost to Australia 1-2 in the final of the 2025 Sultan of Johor Cup in Johor Bahru on Saturday.
A thrilling contest saw Ian Grobbelaar score a brace (13’, 59’) to power Australia past India for the first time in the tournament's final.
Meanwhile, Anmol Ekka (17’) netted India’s only goal.
India had their chances, including back-to-back six penalty corners in the last two minutes of the match, but the Australians defended well to become champions.
As it happened:
Live Updates
- 18 Oct 2025 12:55 PM GMT
Q1: India 0-1 Australia
A fruitful quarter for Australia, as they break the deadlock and take the lead. India now trails 0-1 and will need to respond better in the second quarter.
- 18 Oct 2025 12:52 PM GMT
Australia takes lead!
Just as the first quarter was coming to a close, Australia delivers the first blow. A perfectly executed drag flick Ian Grobbelaar rockets into the goal, giving Australia the lead. Score: India trails 0-1.
- 18 Oct 2025 12:47 PM GMT
Q1: India 0-0 Australia
Ten minutes of action underway already, Indian forwards created some chances but are yet to convert the moments into goals.
Australia are playing their fourth consecutive Sultan of Johor Cup final and are yet to win the title.
- 18 Oct 2025 11:36 AM GMT
Goooddd Evening!
Hello everyone a warm welcome to the live coverage of the highly anticipated clash between India and Australia in the Sultan of Johor Cup final! The match begins at 6:05PM. Stay Tuned!
