India concluded their Hobart segment of the FIH Men’s Pro League 2025-26 on a high note by defeating Australia 3-1 in a shootout after a 1-1 draw in regulation time. Shilanand Lakra (51′) scored for India, while Captain Jeremy Hayward (49′) netted for Australia. During the shootout, Shilanand Lakra, Maninder Singh, and Vishnukant Singh successfully converted their attempts, with goalkeeper Mohith Honnenahalli Shashikumar making crucial saves for India.
The match began with a tight contest in the first quarter, where Australia dominated possession but India showcased strong defense and effective counterattacks. India’s goalkeeper, Mohith Honnenahalli Shashikumar, made important saves early on to keep India in the game. Despite earning a penalty corner in the 11th minute, India couldn’t capitalize as the shot was blocked by the Australian defense.
Throughout the second quarter, both teams remained evenly matched. India had opportunities, with Abhishek’s shot saved by the Australian goalkeeper in the 16th minute. Australia also had a chance from a penalty corner in the 25th minute, but India’s Suraj Karkera made a crucial save to deny the hosts a goal.
In the final quarter, Australia took the lead with a penalty corner goal by Captain Jeremy Hayward at 49 minutes. However, India responded swiftly with a goal by Shilanand Lakra (51′) after a well-coordinated attack. With the score tied, both teams pushed for a win, but the match ended in a shootout.
India emerged victorious in the shootout, winning 3-1 against Australia. Shilanand Lakra, Maninder Singh, and Vishnukant Singh successfully converted their chances, while goalkeeper Mohith Honnenahalli Shashikumar made three crucial saves, securing the bonus point.
