Hockey: NZ beat India in Sultan Azlan Shah Cup clash
Kiwis grabbed 11 points with the win and completed their pool matches.
Despite a defeat on Wednesday,India can pip them if they beat hosts Malaysia on Friday.
New Zealand took early lead in the game in the 28th minute as Kane Russel converted a penalty corner.
India struggled to put up a strong attack at that point of the game.
It was in the 36th minute when India scored the equaliser as Mandeep Singh deselect a shot past Kyle Pontifex in the Kiwi goal.
Nick Wilson scored in the 41st minute to take 2-1 lead for New Zealand.
India will need to win against Malaysia to keep chances of moving to the final of the tournament alive.
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