Dominant Display: Indian U-18 Hockey Team Triumphs Over Australia

The Indian U-18 men's hockey team delivered a solid performance, defeating Australia 6-3. This victory in the third match tied the series at 1-1. The Indian team's early strong start and resilient defense quelled Australia's comeback attempt. The series concludes with a final match on Wednesday.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Bhopal | Updated: 18-05-2026 20:04 IST | Created: 18-05-2026 20:04 IST
Dominant Display: Indian U-18 Hockey Team Triumphs Over Australia
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The Indian U-18 men's hockey team showcased their prowess with a commanding 6-3 victory against the Australian team in the third match of their series at the Central SAI Centre.

The hosts, rebounding from a previous defeat, leveled the series at 1-1 with Monday's convincing win, highlighted by an impressive first-half performance.

Noteworthy contributions came from Akash Deep and Shahrukh Ali early on, with Ketan Kushwaha adding two goals in the second and third quarters. Despite a valiant effort from the Australians, India's defense remained robust in the final quarter. The last clash of the series is set for Wednesday.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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