The match began with Quinton de Kock looking dangerous, taking 7 runs off Matt Henry’s opening over, including the first four and six of the match. However, the introduction of Cole McConchie in the second over proved decisive. In a stunning display of spin bowling, McConchie dismissed both QDK (1.3 overs) and Rickleton (1.4 overs) on consecutive deliveries. Despite conceding two boundaries in his second over, McConchie’s double-strike left SA reeling.

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.​