Asian Champions Trophy: Harmanpreet hat trick helps India beat Malaysia 4-2

In the Asian Champions Trophy, the Indian field hockey side emerged victorious over Malaysia with a final score of four goals to two. The match featured a notable individual performance as Harmanpreet recorded a hat trick, meaning he scored three of India's four goals.

Harmanpreet’s three‑goal contribution proved decisive, providing the bulk of India's scoring and illustrating how a single player's impact can shape the outcome of a tournament encounter. The win reinforces India's competitive standing in the regional competition.