CWG 2018: India beats Malaysia in hockey, Pak in squash doubles

Gold Coast (Australia): Hard work of the Indian contingent in the 21st edition of Commonwealth Games, CWG 2018, is paying off. Though some players had to face disappointment despite the efforts but most of the athletes have proved their mettle on the field.

Malaysia defeated in men's hockey:

India defeated Malaysia 2-1 in a Pool B match of the men's hockey tournament on Tuesday.

Harmanpreet Singh (3rd, 43rd minutes) converted a couple of penalty corner while the experienced Faizal Saari reduced the deficit for Malaysia.

This is India's second consecutive win of their current campaign.

They had squandered a 2-0 lead to be held to a last gasp 2-2 draw by arch-rivals Pakistan in their opening match.

The Indians then defeated Wales 4-3 in a high scoring encounter.

India now have seven points from three matches.

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Pakistan loses in women's squash doubles:

India's Dipika Pallikal and Joshna Chinappa came from behind to beat Pakistan's Zafar Faiza and Zafar Madina 2-1 in squash women's doubles Pool C match on Tuesday.

After going down closely 10-11 in the opening game that lasted for nine minutes, the Indian duo bounced back strongly to thrash the Pakistani pair 11-0 in just four minutes.

Dipika and Joshna then sealed their victory after another 11-1 win in the third game, that lasted for mere five minutes at the Oxenford Studios here.

The Indians will next take on Wales' duo of Tesni Evans and Deon Saffery on Wednesday.