London, June 28 -- India displayed immense defensive discipline and held their nerve in the penalty shoot-out to edge past England 3-2 after a goalless draw in their reverse fixture of the FIH Hockey Pro League at the Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre here on Sunday.
Abhishek, Shilanand Lakra and Hardik Singh converted their attempts in the shoot-out to earn India the bonus point, while defender Sanjay was adjudged Player of the Match for marshalling a resolute defensive display.
England dominated the early exchanges and earned a penalty corner within minutes, but Indian goalkeeper Mohith Shashikumar produced a string of outstanding saves, including a brilliant double stop, to deny Sam Ward and keep the hosts at bay.
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