In Hockey, India defeated Pakistan 4-3 in the thrilling FIH Men’s Pro League 2025-26 clash in London this evening. Pakistan took a shock lead against the run of play in the first quarter, as Ahmad Nadeem scored after a penalty corner. After squandering a number of penalty corners,
India finally equalized in the second quarter, courtesy of Abhishek Nain’s goal. Nilakanta Sharma scored soon after to give India the lead. Sukhjeet Singh added India’s third goal with a superb strike. Rajinder Singh sealed the win with a brilliant dragflick from a penalty corner in the fourth quarter. Shakeel Moin and Abu Mahmood scored the other two goals for Pakistan.
The India-Pakistan encounters are the most anticipated fixtures of the leg, reigniting one of hockey’s most storied rivalries on the international stage. The Indian team was high on confidence, having won two of their last four matches at the Rotterdam leg. India defeated reigning Olympic and Pro League champions the Netherlands in Rotterdam last week. The Indian team also beat world No. 1 Germany during the Rotterdam leg.
During the London leg, India will face England on Thursday and then take on Pakistan once again on 26th of June before concluding the tour with a second encounter against England on 28th of June. Men in Blue entered the London leg placed eighth in the FIH Pro League 2025-26 standings with 10 points from 12 matcheswhile Pakistan is at the bottom with zero points.
