India reaches semi-finals of Hockey Asian Champions Trophy: Third consecutive win, beat Malaysia 8-1; Rajkumar scores hat-trick

The Indian hockey team has reached the semi-finals of the Asian Champions Trophy 2024. The team defeated Malaysia in the third match. The Paris Olympics bronze medalist team won 8-1 in the match played in Hulunbuir on Wednesday.

Highlights:  Raj Kumar Pal struck a hat-trick as title-holders India sealed a semifinal spot after thrashing Malaysia 8-1 for their third consecutive win in the Asian Champions Trophy on Wednesday. Apart from Raj Kumar (3rd, 25th and 33rd minute), Araijeet Singh Hundal (6th and 39th minute), Jugraj Singh (7th minute), skipper Harmanpreet Singh (22nd minute), and Uttam Singh (40th minute) sounded the board for India. For Malaysia, Akhimullah Anuar (34th minute) managed the solitary strike. India are currently on top of the standings with nine points from three wins.