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Asian Champions Trophy: Harmanpreets hat-trick powers India to victory over Malaysia (Credit: Hockey India) Image Source: IANS

Harmanpreet Singh Hat-Trick Powers India to Fourth Straight Win in Asian Champions Trophy 2026

By IANS News November 02, 2026 • 08:07 AM View: 35

Captain Harmanpreet Singh scored a hat-trick as India defeated Malaysia 4-2, registering their fourth successive win in the Asian Champions Trophy 2026 at the Olympian Surjit Singh Hockey Stadium in Jalandhar on Sunday.

The Indian skipper (3', 33', 58') scored twice from penalty corners before converting a penalty stroke, while Sukhjeet Singh (43') added the fourth goal. Akhimullah Anuar (25') and Shello Silverius (60') scored for Malaysia. Harmanpreet was named ‘Player of the Match’ for his match-winning show.