Overview

• Akhimullah Anuar scored a hat-trick and Ashran Hamsani added one as Malaysia beat South Korea 4-1 to take control of Pool B.
• Korea struck first through Geonhyo Jin in the second minute before Malaysia overran the holders with sustained pressure and clinical finishing.
• Bangladesh defeated Chinese Taipei 8-3, fueled by braces from Ashraful Islam, Rakibul Hasan and Mohammad Abdullah.
• The results leave Malaysia on the verge of the Super 4s and set up Bangladesh vs South Korea as a near-elimination tie for a place in that round.
• Pool B matches are being played in Rajgir, India, with the Asia Cup serving as a direct pathway to the 2026 FIH World Cup in Belgium and the Netherlands.