Malaysia, who beat Rio Olympic winners Argentina just a day earlier, were brought down to earth on Wednesday as India got their first win of the 2018 Sultan Azlan Shah Cup at their expense.
After Faizal Saari cancelled out Shilanand Larka's 10th-minute opener, the hosts fell behind again shortly before the end of the third quarter.
Facing a penalty corner, Malaysia goalkeeper Hairi Abdul Rahman did brilliantly to parry India’s three consecutive shots but the ball fell to Gurjant Singh for a simple task of tapping it into an empty net.
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The penalty corner goal seemingly affected the Speedy Tigers' focus, as they went on to concede three more goals in the final quarter to lose 5-1.
The result, coupled with Argentina drawing 1-1 with England in an earlier game, means it is all to play for in the final group matches on Friday.
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Only three points are separating the second- and fifth-place teams for a place in Saturday's final, where one of them will take on Australia.
The world no.1 team, who last won the trophy in 2016, booked their place in the final by beating Ireland 4-1, making it four wins out of four in Ipoh.
Jake Whetton and Daniel Beale gave the Aussies a 2-0 lead by the end of the first quarter before Blake Govers made it 3-0 from a penalty corner in the 20th minute.
After Jake Harvie grabbed Australia's final goal of the night in 49th minute, Ireland’s Shane O'donoghue reduced the deficit three minutes from time.
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On Friday, Malaysia will meet England, India will play against Ireland, and Argentina will have a tougher task of facing Australia.
