Harmanpreet Singh's hat-trick helps India beat Malaysia 4-2 at Asian Champions Trophy
India remain unbeaten in the tournament and next face South Korea, after Malaysia briefly levelled the score.
Key facts
Story- India beat Malaysia 4-2 in the Asian Champions Trophy hockey tournament on Sunday, 1 November.
- Skipper Harmanpreet Singh scored a hat-trick; Sukhjeet Singh added a field goal.
- It was India's fourth consecutive win, and they remain unbeaten as they prepare to face South Korea.
India beat Malaysia 4-2 in the Asian Champions Trophy hockey tournament on Sunday, 1 November, to record their fourth straight win.
Skipper Harmanpreet Singh scored a hat-trick for the five-time champions. Sukhjeet Singh also added a field goal. Malaysia briefly drew level during the match but could not keep the momentum going.
Malaysia's equaliser gave the contest a brief sense of balance, but India pulled clear again through Harmanpreet's goals. The win keeps India unbeaten in the tournament so far.
The result shows India's strong scoring form in the event. Harmanpreet has been in prolific goal-scoring form, and the win extends India's run in the competition.
India will now face South Korea in their next match. The date and time of that game have not been given.
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