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Sultan of Johor Cup 2025: India advances to final with a win over Malaysia- Highlights
Catch all the highlights from India's final group game against host Malaysia at the 2025 Sultan of Johor Cup.
India take on Malaysia in final group game of Sultan of Johor Cup. (Photo Credits: Hockey India)
The Indian junior men's hockey team were up against the hosts Malaysia in the final group match of the 2025 Sultan of Johor Cup in Johor Bahru on Friday.
In an intense match, India edged past Malaysia 2-1 with goals from Gurjot Singh in the second quarter and then the late winner from Roshan Kujur.
With this, India concluded the pool stage with 10 points from 5 games and qualified for the final of the tournament against Australia on 18th September.
As it happened:
Live Updates
- 17 Oct 2025 9:09 AM GMT
10' India is trying to catch Malaysia off guard on long passes
India 0-0 Malaysia
After a long rain delay, both teams aren't looking that comfortable, as there were multiple mishandlings in the midfield.
India is trying to go for long balls to induce the least possible impact of the ball with the wet field.
- 17 Oct 2025 8:50 AM GMT
Good News! The rain has stopped, and the players are out for a small practice session
The match can start at any moment as the sky is looking clearer, and the players are entering the field for warm-up and practice.
- 17 Oct 2025 8:05 AM GMT
The match is delayed in Malaysia due to rain
The Indian players will have to wait a bit more to start this important clash as the rain is getting heavier with lightning in the background.
Photo Credits: Ashley Morrison Media
- 17 Oct 2025 7:45 AM GMT
Here is the Indian starting lineup for this almost must-win encounter
India, currently in second place on the points table, will confirm its place in the final, but in case of a draw or loss, it will have to depend on he other results.
Here is the Starting XI:
- 17 Oct 2025 7:30 AM GMT
Hello and welcome to live coverage of India Vs Malaysia game at 2025 Sultan of Johor Cup
The match is scheduled at 1:35 PM IST
