India beat Wales 4-2 but fail to top group; will face New Zealand in crossover match
India will play New Zealand— the third-placed team in Pool C— on Sunday in their crossover match in a bid to reach the quarter-finals.
India can still qualify for the quarter-finals if they beat New Zealand in their crossover match on Sunday. Image: Twitter @TheHockeyIndia
Bhubaneswar: A below-par India beat tournament debutants Wales 4-2 in their final pool match but failed to qualify directly for the quarter-finals of the FIH Men’s World Cup in Bhubaneswar on Thursday.