Having risen like a proverbial phoenix from the ashes, a rejuvenated Indian men's hockey team would like to put up a much-improved performance when it takes on Japan in its first 'Super 4' match of the Asia Cup here on Saturday. Despite facing a below-par Indonesia in its final group league game, the young side coached by Sardar Singh must be lauded for being able to score a whopping 16 goals in just an hour. It was one more than what India required to put a final nail in Pakistan's coffin as far as harbouring World Cup qualification hopes were concerned. Both India and Pakistan finished on four points each in Pool A behind Japan but the defending champions qualified for the next round due to a better goal difference (+1).



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Match Details 


India vs Japan, Asia Cup Hockey 2022, Super 4s


May 28 (Saturday), 2022


5:00 PM IST/ 18:30 PM (Local)


Gelora Bung Karno Sports Complex, Gelora, Central Jakarta, Indonesia.


When will India vs Japan in Asia Cup 2022 Super 4s take place? 


May 28 (Saturday), 2022


Where will India vs Japan in Asia Cup 2022 Super 4s take place?


Gelora Bung Karno Sports Complex, Gelora, Central Jakarta, Indonesia.


What time is the India vs Japan in Asia Cup 2022 Super 4s LIVE match?


5 PM IST


Where Asia Cup Hockey LIVE Broadcast will be shown?


Star Sports First, Star Sports Select 2 SD+HD. Live Streaming of India vs Pakistan Hockey will be available on Disney+ Hotstar


What is Asia Cup Men’s Hockey 2022 new format?


In the preliminary round, four teams in each pool will play each other once, then the top two teams progress to Super 4s. In Super 4s, four teams will play each other once. The top teams will then play the final. The top three teams will qualify for the Men’s FIH Hockey World Cup 2023 in India.


India's titles in Asia Cup 


2003


2007


2017


India vs Japan Predicted Starting XI


India Predicted Starting Line-up: Birendra Lakra (captain), Karthi Selvam, Simranjeet Singh, Nilam Sanjeep Xess, Suraj Karkera (goalkeeper), SV Sunil, Raj Kumar Pal, Sheshe Gowda BM, Vishnukant Singh, Manjeet, Abhishek Lakra


India Squad


Goalkeepers: Pankaj Kumar Rajak, Suraj Karkera


Defenders: Yashdeep Siwach, Abhisek Lakra, Birendra Lakra (c), Manjeet, Dipsan Tirkey


Midfielders: Vishnukant Singh, Raj Kumar Pal, Mareeswaren Sakthivel, Sheshe Gowda BM, Simranjeet Singh


Forwards: Pawan Rajbhar, Abharan Sudev, SV Sunil (vc), Uttam Singh, S. Karthi;


Replacements: Maninder Singh, Nilam Sanjeep Xess


Standbys: Pawan, Pardeep Singh, Ankit Pal, Angad Bir Singh.


Head Coach: Sardar Singh