India’s FIH Pro League campaign continued its downward spiral with a fifth straight defeat, this time at the hands of Australia in a nail-biting 3-2 finish in Antwerp. Despite an early brace by Abhishek and commanding performances from goalkeeper Suraj Karkera, the Indian side faltered in the second half, conceding three unanswered goals. A last-minute deflection by Australia’s Tom Craig sealed India's fate, echoing a familiar pattern of late-game collapses seen in previous fixtures against Argentina and the Netherlands.