With a goal each from Harmanpreet Singh, young gun Dilpreet Singh and Mandeep Singh, India posted a fluent 3-1 victory over New Zealand. Its first defeat for the hosts in the 4-Nations Cup after it posted good wins over Belgium and Japan.

with two wins in three matches, India will now engage Belgium in the Sunday final, while the hosts and Japan will play for the bronze.

India earlier overcame Japan easily (6-0)before going down to Belgium (0-2)

India-Begium final will be played on Sunday 6.30 hrs IST. Then the four teams will move to Hamilton to play second leg of 4-Nation.

SCORERS

Harmanpreet Singh Penalty corner goal 2nd Min
Dilpreet Singh, field goal, 21st min
Kane Russel, penalty corner goal, 42nd min
Mandeep Singh, field goal, 47th Min