HIGHLIGHTS | India (7) - China (2), Asia Champions Trophy 2023 Hockey Final Scorecard: India Off To Winning Start

LIVE Updates | India Vs China, Asia Champions Trophy 2023 2022-23 Hockey LIVE Scorecard: Harmanpreet Singh-led Team India beat low-ranked China to kickstart their tournament on winning note.

India vs China Hockey LIVE. (Source: Twitter)

India beat China in their first match of Asian Champions Trophy 2023 on Thursday at Chennai. The Indian team Harmanpreet Singh, who score opening two goals, started their ACT 2023 campaign on winning note. India were always clear favourites in this match as China are not big force in field hockey. The Chinese are ranked 25th in the world while India are placed at fourth spot in the FIH Men's team rankings. India however score score just 7 goals while conceding two. China ensured the goal difference was not too big. 

Indian team is a good mix of youth and experience. On one hand, there is Manpreet Singh, PR Sreejesh, Harmanpreet Singh and on the othe hand, we have the likes of Vivek Sagar, Hardik Singh among others. India will be looking to improve further in the tournament. 

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03 August 2023

22:37 IST

Asian Champions Trophy: Tomorrow's schedule

That's that from us for today. Check out the Day 2 schedule in Asian Champions Trophy below.

South Korea vs Pakistan - August 4 at 4:00 pm IST

Malaysia vs China - August 4 at 6:15 pm IST

India vs Japan - August 4 at 8:30 pm IST

22:25 IST

India vs China Asian Champions Trophy LIVE: India Off To Winning Start

India beat China by a goal difference of five. 7-2 reads the scoresheet. Good show by Indians as they get off to a winning start. But it is also true that a lot more was expected from them in this match. China played really well despite being 25 ranked team in the world. India must look to score more goal and covert more PCs.

Final Score:

India 7-2 China

22:15 IST

India vs China Hockey LIVE: China gives fight in last quarter

China may be down by 5 goals but they are giving a good fight here in the fourth and last quarter of the match. Let's see if they are able to score more goals and close the gap a little.

India 7-2 China

22:04 IST

Indian vs China LIVE Updates: End of Q3 

The third quarter begins with India leading 7-2. Let's what is in store for the fans in the last and fourth quarter, which is also a reflection of team's fitness levels. Remember, it is very hot and humind in Chennai.

21:55 IST

ACT 2023 IND vs CHN LIVE: Mandeep scores

Just one goal in third quarter in form of Mandeep Singh. He converts another penalty corner. India's lead in the game extends to 5 goals. They should now close this with a big goal difference.

India 7-2 China

21:43 IST

India vs China LIVE: Third quarter begins

The third quarter begins between India and China in Asian Champions Trophy clash. India have dominated but they must extend the lead in the match.

India 6-2 China

21:29 IST

ACT 2023 India vs China: India maintain lead

Goal for India at the end of Q2. Poor quarter for India. They scored three goals but conceded two too. China came out with a really good game. Lots to discuss for India in this half-time. 

India 6-2 China

21:25 IST

LIVE Inda vs China: Second goal for China

Jiesheng Gao scores the second goal for China as Pathak errs in front of India and fails to stop the PC conversion. India need to up their game now.

India 5-2 China

21:19 IST

LIVE Updates Asia Champions Trophy: India Maintain Lead

Soon after China scored their first goal, India extended their lead by 4 goals as Varun scored the fifth goal. This is the third Penalty Conversion for India in this match.

India 5-1 China

21:13 IST

IND vs CHN LIVE: China score

Wenhui E scores for China to give them some sort of encouragement. But that was after Akashdeep Singh netted a field goal at the start of the second quarter.

India 4-1 China

21:05 IST

Asian Champions Trophy LIVE: India lead 3-0 at end of Q1

End of first quarter. India score the third in dying seconds of Q1. Dominated by India the first 15 minutes. However, they could have had even a 5-0 lead as there were some missed opportunities. India will aim to improve on their conversions while China will need to redo their strategy.

India 3-0 China

20:54 IST

India vs China ACT 2023 LIVE Updates: Second goal for India

Just under 8 minutes into the first quarter, India score again. Another PC converted. Harmanpreet Singh bags the second goal. Beautiful hockey from India.

India 2-0 China

20:50 IST

India vs China LIVE: Harmanpreet opens account

GOAL! India are up in the first quarter as skipper Harmanpreet Singh converts a PC. India get the lead and this is a brilliant start. 

India 1-0 China

20:40 IST

India vs China LIVE: Match begins

The first quarter is underway in the match. Teams are done with their national anthems and now time for some hockey.

20:29 IST

India vs China Hockey LIVE: head to head record

India and China have met each other 7 times with India winning 6 times and China being victorious just once.

20:27 IST

Asian Champions Trophy 2023 LIVE: Malayasia beat Pakistan

Malayasia have defeated Pakistan 3-1 in the first match of the tournament to kickstart their campaign on a good note. Next up India vs China at the same venue.

20:14 IST

India vs China LIVE Updates: Lineups are out

India: PR Sreejesh, Jarmanpreet Singh, Harmanpreet Singh, Hardik Singh, Manpreet Singh, Gurjant Singh, Sumit, Shamsher Singh, Mandeep Singh, Akashdeep Singh, Amit Rohidas.

China: Weihao Wang, Qijun Chen, Chengfu Chen, Jiesheng Gao, Wenghui E, Chengcong Chen, Zixiang Guo, Shihao Du, Changliang Lin, Lei Meng, Weibao Ao.

19:31 IST

Hockey ACT 2023 LIVE: Malaysia Take 2-0 Lead Over Pakistan

Pakistan on back foot as Malayasia has taken 2-0 lead over them in the 2nd match of Asian Champions Trophy 2023. Let's see whether the Pakistanis have fuel in their tank to stage a comeback here.

19:09 IST

LIVE Asian Champions Trophy: Pakistan, Malaysia Yet To Open Account

Pakistan and Malaysia are into the second quarter and they are yet to open their account. India vs China follows at the end of this match.

18:37 IST

Asian Champions Trophy LIVE Updates: South Korea Beat Japan

In the first match of Asian Champions Trophy 2023, South Korea have beaten Japan 2-1 to take the campaign off to a good start. Currently, Pakistan are playing Malaysia in day's second clash and it is tied at 0-0 as of now.

17:53 IST

India vs China Hockey Match: When Does The Match Start

The match between India and China will start at 8.30 pm IST after the conclusion of the second match of the day between Pakistan and Malayasia. Keep watching space for all latest updates from Asian Champions Trophy 2023.

17:27 IST

LIVE India vs China: Harmanpreet Singh key for team

India captain Harmanpreet Singh will look get the job done in this tournament. The first one is a big test against China on the opening day of the Asian Champions Trophy.

16:45 IST

India vs China ACT 2023 LIVE: India Aim For Dominant Show

Indian men's hockey team will be aiming for strong show vs China today. The aim should be a beat them with a massive goal difference as is it can come handy later on in the tournament. China will be hoping to be competitive against fourth-ranked Indians.

15:59 IST

India Vs China LIVE: Check India squad

Goalkeepers: PR Sreejesh, Krishan Bahadur Pathak

Defenders: Jarmanpreet Singh, Sumit, Jugraj Singh, Harmanpreet Singh (captain), Varun Kumar, Amit Rohidas

Midfielders: Hardik Singh (vice-captain), Vivek Sagar Prasad, Manpreet Singh, Nilakanta Sharma, Shamsher Singh.

Forwards: Akashdeep Singh, Mandeep Singh, Gurjant Singh, Sukhjeet Singh, S Karthi.

15:23 IST

India vs China Hockey Match: Check Livestreaming Details

The India vs China hockey match in Asian Champions Trophy 2023 will start at 8.30 pm IST in Chennai. It will be the third match today in the competition.

14:43 IST

India vs China LIVE Asian Champions Trophy 2023: Big match today

India kick off their Asian Champions Trophy 2023 campaign today with a game against China. Let's see how they go in this game today where they are clear favourites. India will be hoping to register a big win ove China in this match. Watch this space for all latest updates.