India defeated Pakistan 4-3 in a thrilling FIH Pro League match in London, extending their decade-long unbeaten streak against their arch-rivals. After trailing early, India took control through goals from Abhishek, Nilakanta Sharma, Sukhjeet Singh and Rajinder Singh. Pakistan mounted a late comeback with two goals in the final quarter, but India held on for a crucial victory.

London: India defeated Pakistan 4-3 in a pulsating FIH Pro League match here on Tuesday, extending their decade-long unbeaten streak against the arch-rivals in international hockey.

The victory lifted India to seventh in the standings and came in the first meeting between the two sides since the 2024 Asian Champions Trophy in China, where the Harmanpreet Singh-led side had prevailed 2-1.

Ahmad Nadeem gave Pakistan the lead in the eighth minute through a penalty corner before Abhishek (22nd) struck from a field effort to draw parity.

Nilakanta Sharma then gave India the lead converting a penalty corner in the 24th minute as the Harmanpreet Singh-led side went into the breather with a 2-1 lead.