Hobart, Feb. 22 -- The Indian Men's Hockey Team suffered a narrow 4-5 penalty shootout loss against hosts Australia at the Tasmania Hockey Centre on Sunday.

The two sides were tied at 2-2 after full time, with Amit Rohidas (15') and Jugraj Singh (43') putting India in front before a brace from Joel Rintala (47', 56') helped Australia get back on level terms. India went down to the hosts in the penalty shootout, as per a Hockey India press release.

The hosts had the lion's share of possession in the opening exchanges, pushing India back in their own half as they strung some neat passes together. However, it was a spirited effort from the visitors as they stayed solid at the back and grew into the game to pile some pressure back on Austra...