Sultan Of Johor Cup: India Hold New Zealand To Thrilling 3-3 Draw

In Hockey, India Colts displayed remarkable composure to finish their round-robin stage with a 3-3 draw against New Zealand at the Sultan of Johor Cup yesterday.

For India, Gurjot Singh in the 6th, Rohit in the 17th and Talem Priyobarta in the 60th minute put their names on the scoresheet, while drag-flicker Jonty Elmes scored a hat-trick of goals for New Zealand.

India looked like a strong contender for the final, but a crushing Nil-4 defeat to Australia hurt their chances, and a 3-3 draw with New Zealand left them at Australia’s mercy.

Australia won their last pool game against Malaysia by a massive 9-3 margin to cruise into the final, while Great Britain narrowly displaced the Indian Colts.

India, Australia and Great Britain all ended up with 10 points in the round-robin league phase, Great Britain narrowly displaced the Indian colts due to goal difference.

Now, Australia and Great Britain colts will battle it out for the top prize of the tournament in Johor Bahru this evening.