In a thrilling conclusion to their four-match series, India's U-18 men's hockey team drew 3-3 with Australia at the Udhav Das Mehta Central SAI Centre in Bhopal. The match began with India seizing an early lead, thanks to Karan Gautam's penalty corner goal in the 10th minute and a field strike from Ben Siddharth just four minutes later, putting them ahead 2-0. However, Australia responded with determination, as Jet Johnstone scored two goals in the second quarter to level the match by halftime.

The third quarter saw India regain the lead through captain Ketan Kushwaha, who scored in the 40th minute. Despite several opportunities to extend their advantage, India could not secure the win. In the final minutes, Andrew Faulds equalized for Australia, resulting in a 3-3 draw. This match capped a competitive series where both teams recorded one victory each and two draws, providing valuable experience for the players as they look forward to future competitions.