India defeated Pakistan 4-3 in a pulsating FIH Pro League match, extending their decade-long unbeaten streak against their arch-rivals in international hockey.
The victory lifted India to seventh in the standings and came in the first meeting between the two sides since the 2024 Asian Champions Trophy in China, where the Harmanpreet Singh-led side had prevailed 2-1.
India found their rhythm to secure their fourth win of the Pro League season, after a slow start in the opening quarter.
The match began with both teams playing cautiously and trading early circle entries, but India turned up the heat with quick passing in the second quarter to find an equaliser.
India extended their lead in the 40th minute through a field goal from Sukhjeet Singh and then Rajinder Singh made it 4-1 from a penalty corner.
Pakistan came back strongly in the final quarter, with Abu Mahmood (53rd) and Moin Shakeel (60th) scoring from penalty corners to reduce the margin but it was not enough.
India will next take on hosts England in the London leg of the Pro League here on Friday.
