India score 2-1 win over South Africa

Star drag-flicker Sandeep Singh converted a late penalty corner to hand India a 2-1 win over South Africa in the second hockey Test here today. By virtue of this win, India now leads the five-Test series 2-0. The home team had yesterday defeated South Africa 4-0 in the series opener.

The Indians scored their goals late in both the halves through Chingelsana Singh (33rd minute) and Sandeep (68th), while Lance Louw (43rd) was the lone goal getter for South Africa at the Dhyan Chand national stadium here.

Despite the win, the Indians looked scrappy throughout the 70 minutes. India coach Michael Nobbs made nine changes in the starting line-up and gave the captain’s armband to Tushar Khandekar, who played his 200th international match, in place of Sardara Singh, who was rested.