Jalandhar, Oct. 31 -- The Indian Men's Hockey Team registered a 4-1 win over Japan at the Olympian Surjit Singh Hockey Stadium here to make it three wins from as many matches at the Asian Champions Trophy Punjab 2026, which booked a spot in the semi-finals for the defending champions.
Abhishek (11', 51') scored twice, while captain Harmanpreet Singh (47') and Vishnu Kant Singh (56') also found the net. Shota Yamada (15') scored for Japan from a penalty stroke on Fridaynight.
It was the 150th international match for Abhishek, who marked the special occasion with the 'Player of the Match' award for his twin strikes.
Earlier, India made two big changes to their line-up, with Vishnu Kant and Angad Bir Singh getting an opportunity, while Mand...