Johor Darul Ta'zim FC, the dominant force in Malaysian football, began their Malaysian Cup campaign with a 2-1 victory over Sri Pahang FC on April 26, 2025. The defending champions navigated a potentially tricky tie at home, showing their quality to secure a win in the prestigious knockout competition. JDT, as they are commonly known, likely controlled large portions of the game, but Sri Pahang put up a resilient fight and managed to score a goal to keep the pressure on. Ultimately, the home side's experience and attacking prowess saw them through to the next round. This result keeps JDT on track in their quest to add another Malaysian Cup to their extensive trophy cabinet.