The Indian junior men’s hockey team suffered a 2-4 defeat against Australia in its fourth pool-stage match of the ongoing Sultan of Johor Cup 2025 in Johor, Malaysia. Indian captain Rohit (22') and Arshdeep Singh (60') scored for the Blue Colts while Oscar Sproule (39', 42'), Andrew Patrick (40'), and Captain Dylan Downey (51') were the goalscorers for Australia.
The first quarter saw a tight contest between both sides; however, India dominated the possession and dictated the tempo of the game. In the early moments, Australia came close to scoring but were met with a brilliant save by Prince Deep Singh, after which the Blue Colts hardly put a foot wrong in the first half.
The second quarter saw India win the first penalty corner of the evening in the 17th minute, but Anmol Ekka's flick had too much power and went over the post. In the 22nd minute, India won another penalty corner, but this time it was successfully converted by the team's leading goalscorer and Captain, Rohit (22'), with a simple low strike past everyone and into the net. Amir Ali came close to extending the lead in the 25th minute as he made a strong solo run from the left and took a shot from distance, which the Australian goalkeeper saved.
