India Vs New Zealand Hockey Highlights, Sultan Azlan Shah Cup 2025: IND Survive Late Scare To Edge Past NZL 3-2

Hello and welcome back to our live blog for the India vs New Zealand clash. Stay tuned for all the latest updates and key moments from the match.

Live streaming of the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup 2025 will be available on the FanCode app and website in India. There will be no live telecast of the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup hockey matches on any TV channel in India.

Goalkeepers: Pawan, Mohith Honnenahalli Shashikumar.

Defenders: Chandura Boby, Nilam Sanjeep Xess, Yashdeep Siwach, Sanjay, Jugraj Singh, Amit Rohidas.

Midfielders: Rajinder Singh, Raj Kumar Pal, Nilakanta Sharma, Moirangthem Singh, Vivek Sagar Prasad, Mohammed Raheel Mouseen.

Forwards: Sukhjeet Singh, Shilanand Lakra, Selvam Karthi, Aditya Arjun Lalage, Dilpreet Singh, Abhishek.

The stadium hums with excitement as the national anthems kick off! India leads the way, voices rising proudly across the pitch, followed by New Zealand’s anthem echoing through the stands. The Sultan Azlan Shah Cup 2025 is officially underway, and the tension is already palpable, India vs New Zealand, live, and the action is about to explode.

And we’re off! New Zealand take the first push, slicing into the turf, while India dazzle in crisp white, ready to pounce. The Kiwis in their classic black look sharp, but the energy from the Indian side is electric, this clash at the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup 2025 is already heating up.

Wow, and what a start! India get the first goal within minutes, converted from a penalty corner by none other than Amit Rohidas. The crowd is buzzing, and you can really feel the momentum swinging this way already.

New Zealanders are pressing hard, looking to level the score, but India are holding their ground. You can feel the tension building on the field as both teams battle for control.

And that’s the end of the first quarter! India lead early thanks to Rohidas’ penalty corner, and New Zealanders are still hunting for that equalizer. The game’s intensity is only going up as we head into Q2.

Q2 underway now, and both sides settle back into shape. India push forward early, while New Zealanders look keen to shake off that Q1 deficit. Let’s see who grabs the next big moment.

New Zealand have let two decent chances slip, and we can see India’s defence standing firm under pressure. Solid work at the back so far, keeping that early lead intact.

That’s half-time here. India hold the lead thanks to that early PC from Rohidas, while New Zealanders head into the break knowing they’ve wasted a couple of good openings. The second half is set up nicely, plenty still left in this one.

Second half underway now, and both teams ease back onto the turf with fresh energy. India look steady after the break, while New Zealanders push up early, trying to make something happen right away. Let’s see who grabs the next moment.

India lift the tempo right after the break, and it pays off. Captain Sanjay steps up for the penalty corner and nails the drag-flick, doubling India’s lead and giving them a bit of breathing room. That’s India 2-0 New Zealand, and they stay perfect on PCs today. After a tiring second quarter, this was exactly the start India needed in Q3.

New Zealand finally break through. George Baker gets the touch they were hunting for, and suddenly it’s 2-1. India feel that setback straight away, and we can sense a shift in energy as New Zealanders push for more. Game on again.

New Zealand have their equaliser, and it’s George Baker again. He steps up for the penalty corner in the 49th minute and converts, dragging this match right back to 2-2. India suddenly find themselves under real pressure as the momentum swings.

India strike back! Karthi Selvam nets the first field goal of the match after a brilliant pass from Dilpreet, finding himself one-on-one with the goalkeeper and making no mistake. India regain the lead, 3-2 over New Zealand, and the momentum swings once again in their favour.

That's a wrap! We'll be back with another live blog soon. Until then, bye bye!