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.​

India suffered their fifth straight one-goal defeat in the FIH Pro League, going down 3-2 to Australia in Antwerp. Despite leading 2-0 through Abhishek’s brace, India couldn’t hold on as the Kookaburras scored three goals in the final 18 minutes. Suraj Karkera made several key saves, but late goals from Rintala and Craig sealed another narrow loss for the Blue Sticks in a hard-fought contest.