Indian Men’s Hockey Team suffers a 1-5 defeat against Australia in the first Test of the series.

In a disappointing start to the five-match series, the Indian men’s hockey team suffered a heavy 1-5 defeat against Australia in the first Test on Saturday. The Australians dominated the game from the beginning, leaving the Indian team struggling to keep up.

Tom Wickham was the star for Australia, scoring two goals in the 20th and 38th minutes. Tim Brand, Joel Rintala, and Flynn Ogilvie also found the back of the net for the hosts. India’s lone goal came from Gurjant Singh in the 47th minute, but it was not enough to mount a comeback.

Australia took an early lead in the third minute through Brand, showcasing their attacking prowess. Despite some moments of brilliance from the Indian team in the final quarter, the Australians maintained control and secured a convincing victory.

The Indian defense was put under immense pressure by the relentless Australian attacks, with goalkeeper PR Sreejesh making several crucial saves to keep the scoreline from escalating further. However, the hosts’ attacking display proved too much for the Indian side to handle.

The two teams will face off again in the second Test of the Perth International Festival of Hockey on Sunday. The series serves as a crucial preparation for both teams ahead of the upcoming Paris Olympics. India will be looking to bounce back from this defeat and put up a stronger performance in the remaining matches.