Asian Champions Trophy: India start title defence with 13-0 win over Bangladesh

October 28, 2026 11:56 AM

Asian Champions Trophy: India start title defence with 13-0 win over Bangladesh

India started their Asian Champions Trophy title defence with a thumping 13-0 win over Bangladesh at Jalandhar's Olympian Surjit Singh Hockey Stadium on Tuesday. In front of a passionate home crowd, Mandeep Singh managed a brilliant hat-trick, while skipper Harmanpreet Singh, Hardik Singh and Dilpreet Singh added a brace. Abhishek, Shilanand Lakra, Jugraj Singh and Nilakanta Sharma also scored a goal each, as per ESPN. Bangladesh had brief moments of counter-attacks which did not produce any...

Asian Champions Trophy: India make rollicking start to title defence with 13-0 win over Bangladesh

October 28, 2026 1:23 AM

Asian Champions Trophy: India make rollicking start to title defence with 13-0 win over Bangladesh

Mandeep Singh scored a hat-trick, while Harmanpreet Singh, Dilpreet Singh and Hardik Singh scored twice each as the Indian men's hockey team began the title defence at the Asian Champions Trophy Punjab 2026 with a commanding 13-0 win over Bangladesh at the Olympian Surjit Singh Hockey Stadium in Jalandhar on Tuesday. Mandeep completed his hat-trick in the 3rd, 10th and 54th minutes, while captain Harmanpreet Singh (2', 44'), Dilpreet Singh (43', 44') and Hardik Singh (60', 60') scored twice eac...