Kiwis get a spanking Malaysia turn on the style in first Test


Full concentration: Malaysia’s Faiz Jali (left) and New Zealand’s Stephen Jenness vie for the ball during the Test match at the Tun Razak Stadium yesterday. Malaysia won 8-2. — M. AZHAR ARIF/The Star

KUALA LUMPUR: Nik Mohamed Aiman Nik Rozemi was the hat-trick star as Malaysia stunned world No.8 New Zealand 8-2 in the first hockey Test.

It was Malaysia’s biggest win over New Zealand. Both teams are preparing for the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup in Ipoh from April 29-May 6.

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