In a high-octane clash at the Sultan of Johor Cup 2025, Pakistan’s junior men’s hockey team held India to a gripping 3-3 draw at Taman Daya Hockey Stadium in Johor Bahru, Malaysia, on October 14, 2025. Pakistan surged to a 2-0 lead with captain Hannan Shahid’s penalty stroke in the fifth minute and Sufyan Khan’s penalty corner goal in the 39th. India staged a stunning comeback in the final quarter, with Araijeet Singh Hundal (43’), Sourabh Anand Kushwaha (47’), and Manmeet Singh (53’) overturning the deficit to lead 3-2. However, Sufyan Khan’s second penalty corner strike in the 55th minute ensured a shared spoils. Both teams exchanged handshakes, defying recent cricket tensions. India remains unbeaten, level with Australia at seven points, while Pakistan, with four points, faces New Zealand next. Sufyan Khan earned Man of the Match for his brace.
