Indian men's hockey team finish Test tour of South Africa unbeaten

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Published at :December 12, 2025 at 7:34 PM

Modified at :December 12, 2025 at 7:34 PM

Indian men's hockey team finish Test tour of South Africa unbeaten

(Courtesy : Hockey India)

Craig Fulton’s side won two matches and drew the other.

The Indian men’s hockey team remained unbeaten on their South Africa tour, which comprised two Test matches and one friendly. India defeated South Africa 5–2 in the opening Test to take a 1–0 lead, while the second Test ended in a 2–2 draw. The team capped off the tour with a strong 4–1 victory in the friendly match.

In the first Test, played on 7th December, South Africa opened the scoring through Mustaphaa Cassiem (4’), but India responded quickly with goals from Shilanand Lakra (12’) and Aditya Arjun Lalage (14’) to take the lead.

Viwe Mbata (39’) equalised for the hosts before Amit Rohidas (48’) put India ahead again. Captain Harmanpreet Singh (53’) extended the advantage, and Dilpreet Singh (55’) sealed the win.

In the second Test, which was played on 8th December, captain Harmanpreet Singh (4’, 49’) scored a brace to secure a draw, cancelling out goals from South Africa’s Dayaan Cassiem (31’) and Hans Neethling (37’), who had given the Proteas the lead until the 37th minute.

On 10th December, India closed the tour on a high with a 4–1 win in a friendly game, courtesy of goals from Sukhjeet Singh, Amit Rohidas, Hardik Singh, and Mandeep Singh.

How did Indian men’s hockey team perform in their tour of South Africa?

India remained unbeaten in the entire tour, which comprised of two Test matches and one friendly.

What the result of the India vs South Africa Test series?

India won the Test series 1-0, winning the first match 5-2 and then playing a 2-2 draw in the second. They also played a friendly, which India won by a 4-1 margin.

Which big names were part of the Indian men’s hockey team for their tour of South Africa?

Skipper Harmanpreet Singh, Hardik Singh, Mandeep Singh, Amit Rohidas, Sukhjeet Singh were the among the big names who participated in the series.

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