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'.​

Australia overturned a halftime deficit to defeat India 4-2 in their fourth pool match of the Sultan of Johor Cup 2025 at Taman Daya Hockey Stadium in Johor Bahru on October 15 2025. India led at the break through captain Rohit’s penalty corner strike in the 22' but conceded four unanswered goals after halftime.​