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FIH Hockey Pro League: Ace goalkeeper PR Sreejesh's heroics helped India pull off a thrilling 4-2 shootout win against defending champions the Netherlands in their second match of the FIH Hockey Pro League 2023-24 at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium here on Sunday.

Sreejesh made two stunning saves in the shootout, while Harmanpreet Singh, Sukhjeet Singh, Lalit Upadhyay and Shamsher Singh converted their chances to help India bag a bonus point. Hardik Singh (13') and Harmanpreet Singh (58') scored a goal each for India, while Jip Janssen (30') and Koen Bijen (39') got on the scoresheet for the Dutch in what was a thrilling 2-2 draw in regulation time.

The World No.1 team was quick to get off the blocks and made attacking runs inside India's circle in the opening minutes of the game. They took various shots on target, but Indian goalie Krishan B Pathak stood tall to deny the Dutch from taking the early lead.