Quetta (Pakistan): An under-strength India sprung a major surprise to upset archrivals Pakistan 4-1 and level the four-match hockey series in Pakistan today (Sep 27, 2004).

India, who lost the first Test at Karachi narrowly, bounced back strongly to register the convincing victory which was also their first triumph against Pakistan in eight matches.

Riding on a brace by drag-flicker Sandeep Singh (13th and 17th minutes) and a 33rd minute strike by Ignace Tirkey, the visitors took a 3-0 lead by half time before Tushar Khandekar added to the tally in the 60th minute with an opportunistic goal.

Pakistan wasted four penalty corners before scoring from the fifth in the 69th minute through Sohail Abbas for their consolation goal.

The series stands tantalisingly poised at 1-1 after today's result.