FIH Pro Hockey League 2024/25: Indian Men’s Hockey Team Beat England

 The Indian men’s hockey team took revenge as they defeated England in their final home match played at Kalinga Stadium, Bhuvneshwar on 25^th February 2025.

It was a cautious start by both teams in the first quarter. The Indian team showed aggression but not able to convert chances into goals. Both played eagerly but could not convert the chances. At the end of the first quarter, the scores remained 0-0.

Abhishek produced some brilliant stickwork going past three defenders, but Sukhjeet Singh could not convert it into a goal. The Indian team were down to 10 men as Jugraj Singh was a yellow card. The Indian team kept the pressure on England's defence with consistent pressure.

India earned a penalty corner which was converted by captain Harmanpreet Singh in the 26^th minute to give the hosts a 1-0 lead. England fought back strongly as Payton was tackled inside the circle as they were awarded a penalty stroke. Connor Williamson went past Suraj Kakera in the 30^th minute to level the scores at 1-1. At the end of the first half, India and England remained equal at 1-1.

The third quarter began off perfectly for the Indian team as Harmanpreet Singh converted a penalty corner in the 32^nd minute to give the hosts a 2-1 lead. England looked dangerous on the counterattacks, but Indian defence remained solid not allowing any chances to level the scores. At the end of the third quarter, the scores remained 2-1 in favour of India.

England began the fourth quarter on an aggressive note winning a penalty corner in the 48^th minute. Suraj Kakera produced a superb save to deny Sam Ward. It was a good effort by Hardik to increase the lead, but James thwarted the threat.

In an attempt to level the scores, England decided to keep the goalkeeper away with 11 players on the field. The Indian defence remained solid as the hosts recovered from a 2-3 loss on 24^th February 2025.

With this victory, the Indian men’s hockey team climbed to 3^rd place in the 2024/25 FIH Pro Hocke League.

India’s Men’s Team Performance In Bhuvneshwar

The Indian men’s hockey team had a good outing in the Bhuvneshwar leg. It was not a ideal for Harmanpreet Singh side with a 1-3 loss to Spain on 15^th February. They returned to form beating Spain in the 2^nd match by 2-0 on the 16^th.

It was a disappointing outing for the Indian team as they suffered a 1-4 loss to Germany on 18^th February. They showed great fighting spirit to beat Germany by 1-0 in the 2^nd fixture on 19^th February.

The Indian team defeated Ireland twice on the 21^st and 22^nd February with scorelines of 3-1 and 4-0. Harmanpreet Singh's -led side suffered a closely fought 2-3 loss to England on 24^th February before a 2-1 victory on 25^th February.

They will look to prove their worth as they take on Netherlands, Argentina, Australia & Belgium in the European Leg starting from June 9^th.

 

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