Overview

• India beat Japan 3-2 to move to six points from two matches, placing the hosts on the brink of the Super 4s from Pool A.
• Harmanpreet Singh has five goals in two games after scoring twice against Japan, with Mandeep Singh netting India’s opener.
• China stayed in contention in Pool A after a big win over Kazakhstan, setting up a pivotal final round of group fixtures.
• Malaysia stunned defending champions South Korea 4-1 in Pool B, powered by an Akhimullah Anuar hat-trick and an Ashran Hamsani strike.
• Bangladesh thrashed Chinese Taipei 8-3 to revive their campaign, creating a likely shootout for a Super 4 spot when they face Korea.