Three-time champions India defeated hosts Malaysia 4-2 to continue their unbeaten run at the Sultan of Johor Cup junior men's hockey tournament Johor Bahru, Malaysia on Tuesday.
After this win, India are on top spot in the standings with nine points while New Zealand are placed second with five points and Australia third with four points.
Sharda Nand Tiwari (11th minute), Arshdeep Singh (13th), Talem Priyobarta (39th) and Rohit (40th) scored for India while Muhammad Danish Aiman (8th) and Harris Osman (9th) found the net for Malaysia.
It was, in fact, Malaysia who made a roaring start by putting India on the backfoot early on. A quick-fire goal was set up by the home team captain Muhammad Addy Jazmi Jamlus, who assisted Muhammad Danish Aiman to score a fine field goal in the eighth minute.