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India overcame a resilient China 4-3 in their Asia Cup opener, despite disallowed goals and a missed penalty stroke. Harmanpreet Singh's hat-trick and Jugraj Singh's goal secured the win, though coach Craig Fulton acknowledged the team's performance was not up to par. India now prepares to face Japan, while China will play Kazakhstan.

Harmanpreet Singh was the star of the show as India edged past China 4-3 to start their Asia Cup campaign with a win. The Chinese team troubled the hosts throughout the game and pushed them all the way.