In an intense opening Test of their two-match series, the Indian men's hockey team fought hard but ultimately fell to Germany in New Delhi. The match, filled with excitement and high stakes, saw German players Henrik Mertgens and captain Lukas Windfeder score key goals, leading their team to victory.

Mertgens struck early, finding the back of the net in the 4th minute, giving Germany an early advantage. The momentum shifted again when Windfeder scored the second goal in the 30th minute, just moments after Indian captain Harmanpreet Singh missed a crucial penalty stroke that could have equalized the match.

Despite the setback, the Indian team displayed determination and skill throughout the game. The second Test of the series is set to take place on Thursday, where India will look to bounce back and even the series.