This is India's first loss at the th Sultan of Johor Cup hockey tournament. India suffered their first match, when they were pipped 3-4 by Australia in a high-scoring fourth round robin league encounter at the 7th Sultan of Johor Cup hockey tournament. In the third quarter though, Australia focussed on getting an equalizer, controlled the proceedings with some quick passes. In the last quarter, it was India got the equalizer when Dilpreet calmly levelled scores latching onto a long pass. However, India could only stay level at 3-3 for two minutes as Australia's Nathan Ephraums converted a penalty corner in the 49th minute to give Australia a 4-3 lead.

Source: dna October 26, 2017 11:16 UTC