Indian Men's Hockey Team Falls to England in Shootout After Thrilling Draw

In a thrilling match, the Indian Men's Hockey Team drew 2-2 with England but ultimately lost 1-4 in the shootout during the FIH Pro League. Dilpreet Singh scored twice for India, while England's Goodfield and Bandurak found the net. The match showcased intense competition, with both teams displaying strong defensive skills. The shootout saw England convert four attempts, sealing their victory. India's next match is against Pakistan on June 26. Read on for a detailed breakdown of the match highlights and key moments.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jun 26, 2026, 13:27 IST

Match Overview

In a gripping encounter that ended in a 2-2 draw, the Indian Men's Hockey Team faced a 1-4 defeat in the shootout against England during their FIH Pro League European tour at the Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre on Thursday. Dilpreet Singh showcased his skills by scoring twice for India, netting goals in the 10th and 58th minutes. For England, David Goodfield and Nicholas Bandurak contributed with goals in the 29th and 56th minutes, respectively. The shootout saw Thomas Sorsby, James Albery, and captain Zachary Wallace successfully convert their attempts, with Wallace also scoring from a penalty stroke.

First Half Highlights

The initial half was marked by cautious play, yet both teams managed to find the back of the net. India started strong, earning an early penalty corner, but captain Harmanpreet Singh's dragflick was thwarted by England's goalkeeper, James Mazarelo. England responded with a penalty corner of their own in the fifth minute, but Bandurak's shot was blocked by the Indian defense. The first goal came in the 10th minute when Mandeep Singh skillfully dribbled along the baseline and set up Dilpreet Singh, who executed a diving finish to score.

In the second quarter, India nearly doubled their lead when Amandeep Lakra's penalty corner dragflick was heroically saved by Sorsby on the goal line. England equalized in the 29th minute with a field goal from Goodfield, who capitalized on a deflection to volley the ball into the net.

Exciting Final Quarter

The third quarter saw both teams maintain solid defenses, resulting in a 1-1 stalemate despite several penalty corners and scoring opportunities. Early in the fourth quarter, Bandurak found himself unmarked, but Indian goalkeeper Suraj Karkera made a remarkable save to keep the match level. Although England controlled possession, India displayed resilience in defense. With just four minutes remaining, Bandurak scored from a low dragflick on a penalty corner, putting England ahead. However, India quickly responded, with Sumit assisting Dilpreet for a powerful shot that slipped through the goalkeeper's legs, sending the match into a shootout.

Shootout Conclusion

In the shootout, England triumphed 4-1, securing the bonus point. Sorsby and Albery converted the first two attempts for England, followed by captain Wallace, who scored from a penalty stroke and then sealed the victory with another successful attempt. Harmanpreet Singh was the only Indian player to score in the shootout. India's next challenge will be against Pakistan on June 26 at 10:30 PM IST.