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Summary Pakistan defeated India 3-1 in Azlan Shah Hockey Cup.
Asian champions Pakistan defeated India 3-1 in an important match on Wednesday in the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup.The Indians were the better side in the first-half and deservedly took a 1-0 lead before Pakistan found their rhythm in the second period to score three goals and collect full points.India gained an initial advantage through a Rupinderpal Singh penalty corner in the 22nd minute. He is the current top scorer in Malaysia with six goals, all from penalty corners.But Pakistan roared back thanks to Muhammad Zubair in the 49th minute, and then Muhammad Imran netted the second off a penalty corner in the 55th minute to put his side ahead. Sohail Abbas sealed an emotional victory against the old rivals two minutes later.A resurgent Pakistan now have nine points and are third in the table behind leaders Australia, who have ten points, and Great Britain, also on nine.
