Asian Champions Trophy: Speedy Tigers Thrash Bangladesh 6-1

KUALA LUMPUR: The national men’s hockey team continued their impressive form with a commanding 6-1 victory over Bangladesh in their third match of the 2026 Asian Champions Trophy (ACT) in Punjab, India, today.

Striker Muhammad Azrai Aizad Abu Kamal stole the spotlight at the Surjit Singh Olympian Hockey Stadium, scoring twice with a field goal in the 14th minute before converting a penalty corner in the 22nd minute.

Bangladesh managed to narrow the deficit through Amirul Islam’s penalty corner in the 26th minute, but Malaysia restored their two-goal advantage three minutes later when Akhimullah Anuar Esook converted another penalty corner.

Malaysia continued to pile pressure on Bangladesh, scoring two more goals within a minute through Azimuddin Syakir Kamaruddin’s penalty corner in the 32nd minute, followed by a field goal from Shello Silverius to give Malaysia a comfortable 5-1 lead.

Nik Aiman Nik Rozemi completed the Speedy Tigers’ goal fest with a penalty corner in the 50th minute to seal a 6-1 victory, maintaining the team’s perfect record of three consecutive wins so far.

Brendon Carolan’s side had previously opened their campaign with a 5-4 victory over China before defeating South Korea 3-1.

The Speedy Tigers will continue their campaign against hosts India on November 1 before concluding their round-robin fixtures against Japan the following day.

Only the top four teams will advance to the semi-finals.

BERNAMA