A Match of Moments
The encounter began with a swift strike from India's captain Harmanpreet Singh, who converted a penalty corner in the fourth minute to put his side ahead.
Just six minutes later, Abhishek Singh doubled the lead, finishing a crisp move set up by Mandeep Singh to make it 2‑0.
Hardik Singh added a penalty stroke in the twentieth minute, extending the advantage to 3‑0 before the halftime break, and the team continued the pressure into the third quarter, where a second penalty stroke nudged the score to 5‑2.
Pakistan refused to surrender, with Hannan Shahid finding the net in the forty‑fifth minute to reduce the deficit, and the match swung back into tension as the final quarter unfolded.
In the closing stages, India's lead slipped to 5‑3, but a disciplined defense held firm, while both Zikriya Hayat of Pakistan and Rajinder Singh of India received green cards for tactical fouls.
Standings and Outlook
The result placed India second in Pool D with six points, behind England, who finished the group with a flawless nine points after an 8‑2 thrashing of Wales, and set up a semifinal clash against either the Netherlands or a side from Argentina or New Zealand.
England's Perfect Run
England's campaign was marked by dominance, having opened the tournament with three straight wins, including a commanding victory over Wales, and they now await the second‑round draw.