Updated On: 12 September, 2024 07:51 AM IST | Hulunbuir (China) | PTI
Young striker Kumar Pal nets hat-trick as Indians destroy southeast Asians 8-1 to top standings with nine points and storm into semi-final after third win on the trot at Asian Champions Trophy

Raj Kumar Pal (second from right) celebrates his goal v Malaysia in Hulunbuir yesterday. Pic/Hockey India
Young striker Raj Kumar Pal struck a hat-trick as title-holders India sealed a semi-final spot after thrashing Malaysia 8-1 for their third consecutive win in the Hero Asian Champions Trophy, here on Wednesday.
Apart from Raj Kumar (3rd, 25th and 33rd minute), Araijeet Singh Hundal (6th and 39th minute), Jugraj Singh (7th minute), skipper Harmanpreet Singh (22nd minute), and Uttam Singh (40th minute) sounded the board for India.