Indian Men's hockey team suffered a 4-5 defeat to Australia in the fifth and final Hockey test to lose the series 1-4 at Adelaide on Sunday.

For visitors, Skipper Harmanpreet Singh struck a brace in 24th, and 60th while vice-captain Amit Rohidas and Sukhjeet Singh netted other goals in 34th and 55th minute.

For hosts, Tom Wickham scored a brace in 2nd and 17th minute, while skipper Aran Zalewski, Jacob Anderson and Jake Whetton one goal each in the 30th, 40th and 54th minute.

Aran Zalewski was declared the Player of the Match.

India lost the first two matches by 3-4 and 7-4, before winning a crucial third match by 4-3. The visitors also lost the fourth game 1-5.