Sultan Azlan Shah 2025: India Beat Malaysia In A Thrilling Contest

 

The Indian men’s hockey team registered three vital points with a thrilling win in their 3^rd match of the Sultan Azlan Shah 2025 against hosts Malaysia played at Ipoh on 26^th November.

Indian team started the first quarter on a positive note putting pressure on the Malaysian team. With less than 3 minutes left, Indian team awarded penalty corner but overturned due to review by Malaysia. Kartik Selvam scored a brilliant field goal in the 7^th minute to give India 1-0 lead. Malaysia also earned their first PC but they lost their review. Yashdeep Siwach was awarded a green card meaning 2-minute suspension. Faizal Saari scored a lovely penalty corner in the 14^th minute to level the scores for Malaysia at 1-1 and ended with same scoreline.

The second quarter began with Malaysia team putting early pressure but Indian defense remained strong and denied them the goal. Indian team took the advantage of pressure with close range pass by Abhishek to Sukhjeet who hit reverse flick shot inside the D in 21^st minute to give India a 2-1 lead. After that lovely goal, Indian team kept piling pressure with another PC but Malaysia defense stood tall. Faizal Saari was awarded a green card. At the end of the first half, India led 2-1. The first half saw India with 22 circle penetrations as compared to 3 by Malaysia.

It was a great start for India with a penalty corner but enable to convert it into a goal. Jugraj Singh was awarded a green card for stick tackle. Fitri Saari helped Malaysia level the scores at 2-2 with from centre of D in the 36^th minute. Right after that, Amit Rohidas scored from a penalty corner in 39^th minute to make it 3-2 in favour of India. Indian team went one man down with a yellow card for Karthik Selvam. Marhan Jalil scored from a rebound penalty shot in 45^th minute make it 3-3.

The fourth quarter saw high intensity battle from both teams but not able to convert into goals. India was awarded penalty stroke and Sanjay converted it into a goal in the 53^rd minute to take the lead again at 4-3. Malaysia tried their best to level scores and took their goalkeeper with extra player. Indian team held onto their nerves winning the match by 4-3.

With this win, Indian team moved to third place in the points table with 2 wins and 1 loss so far. They will now play against New Zealand on 27^th November 2025.

 

Indian men's hockey team edged past Malaysia by 4-3 in their 3rd match of Sultan Azlan Shah 20225 tournament.