Sultan Azlan Shah Cup Final Highlights: India finish as runner-up

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That's all we have from the 2025 Sultan Azlan Shah Cup Final between India and Belgium.

While the latter end the tournament unbeaten, India suffered only two losses – both against the formidable Belgians.

Despite falling just short of the title, a lot of positives to take for Craig Fulton, who was here with a second string lineup with a focus on building towards the 2026 FIH Men's Hockey World Cup. 

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#News | India finish as runners-up at the 2025 Sultan Azlan Shah Cup🥈👏

They go down 0-1 in the final against Belgium despite Pawan's heroics in front of the goal👀#Hockey pic.twitter.com/zgSjfz1sC3

— The Bridge (@the_bridge_in) November 30, 2025

FULL TIME!

India penetrate the circle with an excellent aerial pass in a last ditch attempt, but it isn't enough. Belgium hold on. They are the 2025 Sultan Azlan Shah Cup Champions.

India's wait for the title will extend to a 16th year.

IND 0-1 BEL

58' - India take the goalkeeper off!

Pawan, who has been instrumental in India staying afloat so far, has been taken off by Craig Fulton. He is replaced with an outfield player as India look for an equaliser.

Can they find one?

IND 0-1 BEL

56' - Pawan continues to keep India afloat

A penalty corner for Belgium and Pawan saves the drag flick. But the clearance from India hits their own defender's foot and they Belgium are handed another PC.

The second penalty corner is also blocked by Pawan and he is pumped up. India are clinging on to this and they have Pawan to thank.

Can the men in blue score against the run of play?

IND 0-1 BEL

56' - Time running out for India

Less than five minutes left and India are running out of time now. They need to find a goal somehow to force a shootout or else can bid good bye to their title dreams.

IND 0-1 BEL

54' - Belgium miss back-to-back PCs

Tom Boon pushes the ball to Amit Rohidas' feet inside the circle and Belgium earn a penalty corner. 

Boon's drag flick is blocked by Pawan before the rebound drill takes Rohidas' feet yet again. Another penalty corner awarded to Belgium.

Pawan, once again, is up to the task and makes a brilliant save to his right to deny.

IND 0-1 BEL

51' - Lucky for India

Victor Wegnez and Victor Foubert with a 1-2 on a counter attack inside the circle takes India aback. The latter is, however, a tad bit to reach for the ball fed to him by Wegnez and the ball rolls out of bounds.

IND 0-1 BEL

49' - Goal disallowed, Belgium!

A brilliant run into the circle from the left baseline by Thibeau Stockbroexx and he puts the ball to Tom Boon, who deflects the ball into the net.

But wait a minute, the umpire has blown his whistle. He feels it was a dangerous move with the ball and Boon's stick so close to Jugraj's head. 

Belgium are unhappy with the decision and asks for a review. The TV umpire agrees with the on-field decision and the goal is disallowed.

IND 0-1 BEL

46' - SAVE, PAWAN!

Belgium start with an aggressive intent and there's a tomahawk unleashed from the left. Pawan is up to the challenge and blocks the ball with his legs.

IND 0-1 BEL