India Beat Pakistan 5-3 in Hockey World Cup Pool D
Why in the news
India overcame Pakistan in a high-scoring group game at the Hockey World Cup and booked a place in the next phase of the tournament.
Key facts
- Result: India 5-3 Pakistan.
- Group: Pool D.
- Date: 19 August.
- Venue: Wagener Stadium, Amstelveen, Netherlands.
- Match flow: India led 3-0, then 4-1; Pakistan pulled back before Hardik Singh sealed it.
Significance
- The victory helped India progress to the next stage of the World Cup.
Exam angle
- Score line to remember: 5-3 in Pool D.
- Venue: Wagener Stadium, Amstelveen (Netherlands).
- Player named in the finish: Hardik Singh.