The Indian junior men's hockey team displayed courage and determination but ultimately fell short in the Sultan of Johor Cup 2025 final, losing 1-2 to Australia at the Taman Daya Hockey Stadium in Johor Bahru on Saturday. Ian Grobbelaar emerged as the match winner for the Australians, scoring twice in the 13' and 59', while Anmol Ekka netted India's solitary goal in the 17'.​

India produced a remarkable comeback to draw 3 3 with Pakistan in their third group stage match of the Sultan of Johor Cup 2025 at the Taman Daya Hockey Stadium in Johor Bahru, Malaysia on October 14, 2025. Araijeet Singh Hundal, Sourabh Anand Kushwaha and Manmeet Singh scored for India, while Hannan Shahid and Sufyan Khan netted twice found the net for Pakistan.​

India registered their second consecutive victory at the Sultan of Johor Cup 2025 with a convincing 4 2 win over New Zealand at the Taman Daya Hockey Stadium in Johor Bahru, Malaysia on October 12, 2025. Arshdeep Singh, PB Sunil, Araijeet Singh Hundal and Rosan Kujur scored for India, while Gus Nelson and Aidan Max found the net for New Zealand.​