Blake Govers once became India's nemesis, slamming a hat-trick to lead Australia's 7-4 rout in a high-scoring second hockey Test of the five-match series on Sunday. (More Hockey News)
Indian skipper Harmanpreet Singh led by example to give them the early advantage💛 when he converted a penalty in the third minute. But their joy was short-lived as the Kookaburras bounced back 🎶with Govers and Jack Welch leading the goal spree.
Having scored the winning goals in their close 5-4 victory in the first Tౠest here on Saturday, Govers was once again in the thick of action.
He scored🌟 his goals in the 12th, 27th and 53rd minute respectively, while Welch struck a brace 🍎in the 17th and 24th minute.
Jake Whetton (48th) and Jacob Anderson (49th) were the other goal scorers for the Kookaburras as they extended their winning🐼 streak over India to 12 matches.
Hardik Singh (25th) and Mohammed Raheel (penalty 36th) strꦬuck the 𒅌other two goals for India, while Harmanpreet completed his brace in the final minute (60th) of the match. The third match of the series will be played on Wednesday.
