India vs Pakistan Live Score, Hockey World Cup 2026: IND 1-0 PAK in 1st quarter
India defeated Pakistan 5-3 in the opening match of the 2026 Hockey World Cup, advancing to the second round. Pakistan was eliminated from the tournament. The Indian team controlled the game during the first quarter, with Harmanpreet Singh and Abhishek contributing to a 2-0 lead. Pakistan fought back in the second and third quarters, with both sides scoring four goals in a nine-minute span.
The match remained closely contested, as India needed a win or a draw to progress. Harmanpreet scored early in the second quarter, followed by Shahid Hannan's goal for Pakistan. Abhishek added another goal for India, but Sufyan Khan scored a penalty corner for Pakistan. In the final quarter, Hardik Singh scored from a penalty stroke, extending India's lead to three goals.
Shahid Hannan scored again early in the final quarter, and the game concluded with India winning 5-3.
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