India defeated 12th-ranked Malaysia 4-1 in Bihar's Rajgir on Thursday to go on top of the Hockey Asia Cup 2025 Super 4 points table. Malaysia struck early, with Shafiq Hassan scoring in the second minute. However, India responded with goals from Manpreet Singh, Sukhjeet Singh, Shilanand Lakra, and Vivek Prasad. India will next face China on September 6.