India and Pakistan will clash in the Asian Champions Trophy 2024 hockey tournament in their final pool match tomorrow in Moji, China.
Both teams have already secured their spots in the semi-finals.
India comes into the match unbeaten with four wins, including a 3-1 victory over South Korea powered by two goals from captain Harmanpreet Singh.
Pakistan, led by Ammad Butt, also made it to the last four after defeating China 5-1. The two sides will meet in the final pool game before potentially facing each other again in the final on 17 September.
In their previous encounter last year in Chennai, India triumphed over Pakistan 3-1 before going on to claim their fourth title in the Asian Champions Trophy.
In a commanding performance at the Moqi Hockey Training Base in Hulunbuir, China, the Pakistan hockey team surged into the semi-finals of the Asian Hockey Champions Trophy 2024 with a resounding 5-1 victory over China on Thursday.
From the outset, Pakistan showcased their dominance, swiftly securing a 2-0 lead by halftime. The team intensified their efforts in the second half, adding three more goals to their tally while conceding just one goal.
Nadeem Ahmed and Hannan Shahid were pivotal, each netting two goals for Pakistan. China’s sole consolation came from GAO Jiesheng, who scored in the fourth quarter.
This triumph marked Pakistan’s second consecutive win in the tournament. Just a day before, they had edged past Japan with a narrow 2-1 victory in a tense match.
In the group stage, Pakistan had drawn their initial matches, ending 2-2 against both Malaysia and Korea.
India has remained unbeaten throughout the competition, setting the stage for a highly anticipated clash between the two sides.
When and where to stream?
In Pakistan, the India vs Pakistan match in the Asian Champions Trophy 2024 will be streamed live on PTV Sports and Geo Super.
In India, the match will be broadcast on the Sony Sports Ten 1 and Ten 1 HD channels. The match will be live-streamed on the SonyLiv app and website.
The highly anticipated game will take place on Friday, 14 September at 12:45 PM Pakistan Standard Time (PST) and 1:15 PM Indian Standard Time (IST).
