Jalandhar, October 31, 2026: India defeated Japan 4-1 at the Hero Asian Champions Trophy in Jalandhar on Friday, extending the hosts’ winning run to three matches and keeping their campaign unbeaten.
Abhishek Nain scored twice, in the 11th and 51st minutes, while playing his 150th international match. Captain Harmanpreet Singh converted a penalty corner in the 47th minute and Vishnukant Singh added India’s fourth goal in the 56th. Japan’s Shota Yamada scored from a penalty stroke in the 15th minute.
India had opened the tournament with a 13-0 win over Bangladesh and followed it with a 5-2 victory over China. The 4-1 result against Japan gives the five-time champions three wins from three matches.
Next match against Malaysia
India are scheduled to face Malaysia at 7 pm on Sunday, November 1, at the Olympian Surjit Singh Hockey Stadium in Jalandhar. The fixture is listed on the International Hockey Federation’s official tournament page.
Sources
International Hockey Federation: official results and schedule · The Indian Express: India make it three in three as Abhishek stars.
