Jalandhar: India continued their impressive run in the Hero Asian Hockey Champions Trophy 2026, defeating Malaysia 4-2 in their fourth match at Burlton Park in Jalandhar on Sunday evening.
Indian captain Harmanpreet Singh opened the scoring in the 12th minute, giving India a 1-0 lead. The match remained competitive as both teams fought for control, with India maintaining their advantage during the contest.
India strengthened their position in the third quarter by scoring another goal, taking the score to 3-1 and moving closer to victory.
The Indian team continued to press in the final quarter. During the last three minutes of the match, captain Harmanpreet Singh converted a penalty stroke to add another goal to India’s tally.
Malaysia managed to score a field goal in the final minute, reducing the margin to 4-2. However, the late effort was not enough to change the result.
India eventually secured a 4-2 victory, recording their fourth win in the tournament. The result further strengthened the team’s campaign in the competition being hosted at Jalandhar’s Burlton Park.
The performance also highlighted Harmanpreet Singh’s contribution as captain, with his goals helping India maintain control and finish the match with a two-goal advantage.
