Selvam Karthi produced the winning goal in the last quarter as India defeated New Zealand 3-2 in the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup, in Ipoh on Thursday (November 27, 2025).

India, who had eked out a thrilling 4-3 win against the hosts Malaysia on Wednesday (November 26, 2025), scored through Amit Rohidas (4'), Sanjay (32'), and Selvam (54'), while George Baker (42', 48') netted twice for New Zealand.

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