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India Beat Pakistan 5-3 in High-Scoring World Cup Clash
India played Pakistan in a very important Hockey World Cup match.
India only needed a draw to move to the next round, but Pakistan needed to win.
India started strongly and quickly scored three goals.
Pakistan then fought back and scored three times.
India added two more goals and won the match 5-3.
India controlled much of the game but missed many chances.
The victory helped India advance, although the team was not fully satisfied with its performance.
The match was played in front of many excited Indian, Pakistani, and Dutch fans.
India defeated Pakistan 5-3 in their Men’s Hockey World Cup Pool D match on August 19.
Harmanpreet Singh and Abhishek each scored twice for India, while Hardik converted a penalty stroke.
Pakistan’s goals came from Hannan Shahid, who scored twice, and Sufyan Khan.
India built a 3-0 lead but missed several chances and allowed Pakistan to mount a rally.
The result sent India into the next round, while England finished top of Pool D.
- Who
- India and Pakistan’s men’s hockey teams, led by Harmanpreet Singh’s India side.
- What
- India beat Pakistan 5-3 in a Men’s Hockey World Cup Pool D match.
- Where
- Wagener Stadium in Amstelveen, Netherlands.
- When
- August 19, 2026.
- Why
- India needed at least a draw to advance, while Pakistan needed a victory after drawing with Wales.
Key facts
- Final score
- India 5, Pakistan 3
- Competition
- Men’s Hockey World Cup 2026, Pool D
- India’s scorers
- Harmanpreet Singh twice, Abhishek twice, and Hardik once
- Pakistan’s scorers
- Hannan Shahid twice and Sufyan Khan once
- Advancement
- India qualified for the next round
- Pool position
- England topped Pool D
- Match venue
- Wagener Stadium, Amstelveen, Netherlands
Sources
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