The Indian junior men’s hockey team thrashed Australia 5-1 to qualify for the final of the 9th Sultan of Johor Cup in Johor Bahru on October 16.

India’s clinical performance at the Taman Daya Hockey Stadium saw two goals from Shilanand Lakra and a goal apiece from Dilpreet Singh, Gursahibjit Singh and Mandeep Mor.

India will face Great Britain in their final round robin league-stage match on October 18.