Bhubaneswar, Feb. 19 -- India men's team won their second match in the FIH Hockey Pro League 2024-25 season on Wednesday after beating World Champions Germany 1-0 at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium in Bhubaneswar. Gurjant Singh scored the only goal of the match as India climbed to seventh in the standings.

India responded well after losing 4-1 to Germany on Tuesday. Captain Harmanpreet Singh marshalled the Indian defence, which put in a solid display to secure an important win.

After a bright start, India took the lead four minutes into the match as Gurjant Singh scored in back-to-back matches.

Rajinder Singh sent the ball into the circle hoping for Mandeep Singh to put it into goal. Alexander Stadler saved Mandeep's effort but the German g...