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Sultan of Johor Cup 2025: India faces a 2-4 defeat to table toppers Australia- Highlights
Catch all the highlights from India's fourth match of the 2025 Sultan of Johor Cup against Australia.
India take on Australia in the fourth match of 2025 Sultan of Johor Cup. (Photo Credits: Hockey India)
The Indian junior men's hockey team were up against Australia in the fourth match of the 2025 Sultan of Johor Cup in Johor Bahru, Malaysia, on Wednesday.
Before the match, both India and Australia had the same number of points (7), having two wins and a draw, and the winner of this match was about to confirm a direct spot in the final.
India, however, missed that chance and faced its first defeat of the tournament, losing 2-4, and the qualification to final will now depend on its final group game against hosts Malaysia.
As it happened:
Live Updates
- 15 Oct 2025 1:16 PM GMT
Half Time: India 1-0 Australia
India came out all guns blazing in the second quarter, which resulted in their first goal of the match when captain Rohit's thunderous drag flick found the back of the net.
India fully dominated this quarter and had a couple more chances, but the Australian goalkeeper Magnus kept his team in the match by saving those shots.
If India could hold their lead or improve it by a couple of more goals in the second half, they will qualify for the final.
- 15 Oct 2025 1:08 PM GMT
20' Captain Rohit scores his third goal of the tournament on penalty corner
India 1-0 Australia
Captain Rohit proved to be the best drag-flicker of the side, scoring his third penalty corner of the tournament.
India continued its attacking intent in the quarter and won another penalty corner, which they converted into a goal after Rohit found the back of net on a low shot at the goalkeeper's left side.
- 15 Oct 2025 1:02 PM GMT
17' Indian disappointing penalty corner conversion at this tournament haunts again
India 0-0 Australia
India started the second quarter on a high note, went into a couple of attacking positions early on in the quarter, including a penalty corner opportunity.
But, they once again could not find the back of the net as Ekka's drag flick went way too high over the goalpost. bringing an end to a promising-looking move.
- 15 Oct 2025 12:55 PM GMT
End of 1st Quarter: India 0-0 Australia
In a less aggressive first quarter, both teams failed to break the deadlock despite having a couple of circle penetrations.
Both teams looked a bit rusty, and the midfield made multiple mishandling or unsuccessful passes and will now look for an increase in the pace of the game in the coming quarters.
- 15 Oct 2025 12:50 PM GMT
10' India trying to keep possession and push back Australia's high line
India 0-0 Australia
Indian defence is currently under a lot of pressure as the quick forwards of the Australian team, putting Indian defence a bit behind with a high press.
India is trying to push them by using small passes in the midfield and then stretching the game into a counter by using long passes on the wings or from the centre.
- 15 Oct 2025 12:45 PM GMT
4' A brilliant diving save from Prince Deep Singh keeps Australia on bay
India 0-0 Australia
Australia find a good attacking move from the left flank, and after a good run on the baseline, they find their unmarked forward just in front of the Indian goal.
He took the shot directly towards the Indian goalpost, but it was the goalkeeper Prince who kept the scoreline unchanged with a brilliant diving save on his left hand.
- 15 Oct 2025 12:16 PM GMT
India to take on table toppers Australia in the fourth match of the round robin stage
The winner of this match will directly qualify for the final. The match is scheduled at 6:05 PM IST
Here is the Indian starting lineup for the important encounter:
