A semifinal berth already secured, unbeaten India will look to continue the winning run and supremacy over arch-rivals Pakistan in their last and most-awaited round-robin match of the Hero Asian Champions Trophy in China on Saturday.
With four wins from as many games, defending champions India are leading the points table, followed closely by Pakistan. Paris Olympics bronze-medallists India haven't disappointed so far, beating hosts China 3-0, Japan 5-1, and Malaysia 8-1 before registering a 3-1 victory against South Korea in their last match.
Pakistan, on the other hand, have been resilient in the campaign. Playing under the guidance of legendary forward Tahir Zaman, the Ammad Butt-led side has improved with every passing game. They drew 2-2 against Malaysia and Korea, before beating Japan and China 2-1 and 5-1 respectively to climb to the second spot.
India vs Pakistan hockey: What recent records tell us
In their last meeting at the Hangzhou Asian Games last year, India thrashed Pakistan 10-2. A few months before that, the Indians beat Pakistan 4-0 when the ACT was held in Chennai.
At the Asia Cup in Jakarta in 2022, a relatively young Indian side held Pakistan to a 1-1 draw while at the 2021 ACT in Dhaka, India beat Pakistan 4-3 to clinch the bronze medal.
What time is the India vs Pakistan Asian Champions Trophy 2024 match?
The Asian Champions Trophy 2024 encounter between the archrivals is scheduled to start at 1:15 PM IST on September 14.
Can you watch India vs Pakistan Asian Champions Trophy 2024 match on TV?
Yes. The match can be watched live on the Sony Sports network.
Can you stream India vs Pakistan Asian Champions Trophy 2024 match online?
Yes. The live streaming of the game will be available on the SonyLIV app and website.
