Bhubaneswar, Feb. 25 -- The Indian Men's Hockey Team ended the Bhubaneswar leg of the FIH Hockey Pro League 2024/25 on a high, securing a hard-fought 2-1 victory over England at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium on Tuesday.

Captain Harmanpreet Singh led from the front, scoring twice (26', 33') to propel India to a crucial win and lift them to third place in the standings.

England entered the contest with momentum following their thrilling 3-2 victory less than 24 hours earlier, but they struggled to create clear chances in the opening exchanges. India, on the other hand, displayed early attacking intent but lacked precision in the final third during a cagey first quarter.

Five minutes into the second quarter, Abhishek showcased brilliant stic...