Overview

• China led through Shihao Du’s 12th-minute penalty-corner conversion before Jugraj Singh leveled in the 18th minute.
• Harmanpreet Singh scored in the 20th, 33rd and 47th minutes, countering replies from Benhai Chen at 35 minutes and Jiesheng Gao at 41 minutes.
• India protected the late lead by controlling possession to close out the final quarter and secure three points.
• The match was played at Rajgir Hockey Stadium in Bihar, where a slow surface and heat challenged India’s usual high-tempo style.
• India play Japan on Sunday in their second group game.