Bhubaneswar: Continuing their build-up for the Champions Trophy, the Indian hockey team defeated Australia 2-0 in a practice match here.

Placed in Pool B for the tournament strating December 6, the Indian team looked more focused and gritty and dished out a wonderful performance against Australia. Both the teams struggled hard between their hockey sticks but lost all the opportunities of scoring even a single goal in the first and the second quarters of the game.