The final score is 3-3, with Sufyan Khan netting the crucial equalizer for Pakistan in the final quarter. After a match that saw India complete a stunning comeback only to be pegged back, the intense rivalry concluded with both teams sharing the points and showing good sportsmanship by shaking hands after testing each other to their limits. That's a wrap from us.

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Pakistan have equalized in the final minutes! The score is now level at 3-3. The match is now poised for a tense finish, potentially heading for a draw.

IND 3-3 PAK ('54)

The stunning comeback is now complete for India, who lead 3-2 against Pakistan in the final quarter of their Sultan of Johor Cup clash. After trailing 0-2, India netted three goals in a blistering ten-minute spell, with Manmeet Singh completing the rally by bundling the ball home from close range. The goal came shortly after Pakistan failed to convert a crucial penalty corner, with Sufyan Khan unable to replicate his earlier success. With just over eight minutes remaining, India's three-match winning streak in the tournament looks set to continue.

IND 3-2 PAK ('51)

India punish Pakistan. A scrappy goal to concede. The comeback is on with 12 minutes left on the clock. Sourabh Anand Kushwaha seemed to have got the final touch. Ali Raza was expecting more power on it and gets completely blindsighted with that miscue
IND 2-2 PAK (48)

Pakistan get us underway in Q3! They get an early penalty corner as India decide not to review the decision. However, Sufyan is unable to find the back of the net this time. An Indian player is down in the box, copping a blow to his knee.

IND 1-2 PAK ('47)

India get a penalty stroke and Araijeet Singh Hundal steps up to convert it. He makes no mistake as India reduce the deficit. This might give the blue colts some confidence heading into the final quarter. All to play for in Q4

IND 1-2 PAK ('43)

Pakistan have been the better team and get rewarded for their effort so far. Sufyan Khan effortlessly dispatches his penalty corner minutes after India waste one of their own attempts. Pakistan now lead 2-0 with just over five minutes left in the quarter

IND 0-2 PAK ('39)

Q3 is underway with India attacking from left to right. They have a penalty corner, but there is no one to receive the flick on the edge of the box. They somehow manage to take a shot, but the defender puts out a stick to block it. Bizarre penalty corner. Sums up India's day on the field

IND 0-1 PAK (34)

Pakistan maintain their narrow lead but head into the break knowing that they could've had a few more. India have not been able to cause any danger to Pakistan. Big 30 minutes of action coming right up

At the moment, Pakistan look more likely to score than India. Not good signs for PR Sreejesh's men. Pakistan have shown more hunger to win the ball, and have walked away with it more often than not. Couple of minutes left for half-time. Big half-an-hour of play coming up after this.

IND 0-1 PAK ('28)

Adrohit Ekka is penalised with a yellow card, leavind India down to 10 men for 10 minutes. It was a dangerous challenge from Adrohit, leaving the referee with no other choice but to reach out to his pocket. Challenging five minutes coming up for India
IND 0-1 PAK ('20)

Phew! India take a sigh of relief as Pakistan are unable to make the most of the counter attack. However, Pakistan get a penalty corner. But, the Indian rushers are upto the task once again. India have changed their goalkeeper for the second quarter
IND 0-1 PAK ('17)

Decision overturned! India no longer have the penalty corner after a successful referral from Pakistan. The on-field referee signals for a long corner instead. Pakistan lead 1-0 as the first quarter comes to a close at the Taman Daya Hockey stadium.

Sufyan Khan had the chance to double Pakistan's advantage but he drilled his penalty corner just wide of the post. The Indian runners did a good job, forcing Sufiyan to hit wide of the post. Huge let off for India, who have been the second best in the opening quarter.
IND 0-1 PAK ('10)

Pakistan take the lead as Hannan Shahid converts the penalty stroke. No chance for Prince Deep Singh, who despite going the right side was unable to stop the effort from the opposition captain.

IND 0-1 PAK ('5)

The match is underway after both the teams exchanged high-fives, instead of handshakes. It was earlier reported that the Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) had warned its players of a possible "handshake" snub, mirroring the recent Asia Cup cricket controversy. The Indian cricket team had refused to shake hands with their Pakistan counterparts during all three of their matches last month.

Players from both the camps are warming up. Visuals captured both India and Pakistan players practising the penalty corners. India are unbeaten so far after two matches, while Pakistan have had a mix bag of results with one win and as many defeats.

India head coach and legendary goalkeeper PR Sreejesh emphasised the importance of the tournament in developing young players for the senior national team.

"The Sultan of Johor Cup has always been a special tournament for us - it's where many of our current senior players first made their mark. It provides young players with the perfect stage to test themselves against the best in the world and understand what it takes to perform consistently at the international level," said Sreejesh.

India is the most successful Asian side in the history of the Sultan of Johor Cup, having won the title three times (2013, 2014, and 2022). Only Great Britain, with four titles, has lifted the trophy more often. The Indian Colts have also secured four Silver medals (2012, 2015, 2018, 2019) and two Bronze medals (2023 and 2024) - a testament to their remarkable consistency and pedigree in this marquee junior event.

Tensions are high as the unbeaten Indian junior men's hockey team, mentored by PR Sreejesh, takes on arch-rivals Pakistan. The clash has been overshadowed by diplomatic tensions, as the Pakistan Hockey Federation has warned its players of a possible "handshake" snub, mirroring the recent Asia Cup cricket controversy. After beating Great Britain (3-2) and New Zealand (4-2), the Indian team aims for a third win, while Pakistan, coming off a loss, must focus solely on the game.

Hello and welcome to our live coverage of the Sultan of Johor hockey match between India and Pakistan. Just over 30 minutes left for the start at the Taman Daya Hockey stadium in Johor Bahru, Malaysia.