India ended their Hobart leg of the FIH Men’s Pro League 2025–26 with a dramatic 3-1 shootout win over Australia after a 1-1 draw in regulation time, as young goalkeeper Mohith Honnenahalli Shashikumar starred with crucial saves.

India booked their spot in the Asia Cup Hockey 2025 final with a commanding 7-0 victory over China in Rajgir, setting up a title clash with South Korea, the only team to avoid defeat against them so far. Earlier, South Korea staged a dramatic comeback to beat Malaysia 4-3 in a heated encounter, while Kazakhstan outscored Chinese Taipei 6-4 in a high-scoring dead rubber.