The Times of India

13-goal blitz! India show no mercy as Mandeep runs riot at ACT hockey tournament

India began their Asian Champions Trophy title defence with a crushing 13-0 victory over Bangladesh. Mandeep Singh scored a hat-trick, while Harmanpreet Singh, Dilpreet Singh and Hardik Singh netted twice each. India dominated from start to finish, leading 6-0 at half-time. The defending champions will next face China on Thursday, while Bangladesh prepare to take on Malaysia.