India beats Pakistan 5-3 in men's hockey World Cup
India beats Pakistan 5-3 in men's hockey World Cup Updated - August 19, 2026 08: 49 pm IST - Amstelveen.
India beats Pakistan 5-3 in men's hockey World Cup Updated – August 19, 2026 08: 49 pm IST – Amstelveen.
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- Pakistan scored through Hannan Shahid (22nd, 46th) and Sufyan Khan (24th) to reduce the margin.
- Manpreet Singh celebrates with fans after the World Cup Field Hockey pool D match between India and Pakistan in Amstelveen, Netherlands.
- While Abhishek's two fine field goals came in the 11th and 24th minutes, harmanpreet struck twice from two penalty corners in the fifth and 21st minutes.
Manpreet Singh celebrates with fans after the World Cup Field Hockey pool D match between India and Pakistan in Amstelveen, Netherlands. Photo Credit: AP.
Skipper Harmanpreet Singh and Abhishek scored a brace each to support India beat arch-rivals Pakistan 5-3 in their final Pool D match of the FIH Men's Hockey World Cup on Wednesday (August 19, 2026).
While Abhishek's two fine field goals came in the 11th and 24th minutes, harmanpreet struck twice from two penalty corners in the fifth and 21st minutes. Vice-captain Hardik Singh additionally scored from a penalty stroke in the 35th minute.
Taken together, the developments around india beats Pakistan 5-3 in men' s hockey World Cup point to a situation that is still moving, and the coming days should bring more clarity.
