Highlights | India (4) - Pakistan (0), Asia Champions Trophy 2023 Hockey Highlights: India Continue Winning Momentum, Beat Pakistan 4-0

India Vs Pakistan, Asia Champions Trophy 2023 2022-23 Hockey Highlights: Harmanpreet Singh-led India thrashed Pakistan 4-0 in a league match.

India hammered Pakistan in their fifth and last match of the first round with a 4-0 to send them packing out of the Asian Champions Trophy (ACT) 2023 tournament on Wednesday. The Harmanpreet Singh-led squad are at the top of the standings after 5 games, having won 4 contests while one match ended in a draw.

India are in good form at the moment. They beat Malayia and then South Korea convincingly and are start as favourites against Pakistan. On the other hand, Pakistan have won just one match out of 4 they have played so far, one two ending in a draw while they lost one. They will be hoping to win today to ensure their qualification into the next round. The top four teams play the semi-finals.

However, Indian team has played the best hockey in the tournament so far and will be a tough challenge for lower-ranked Pakistan, who are playing their first interantional tournament of 2023.

Follow Highlights From India Vs Pakistan Hockey Match Here.

10 August 2023

06:39 IST

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23:51 IST

LIVE IND vs PAK: India continue winning momentum

Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu Shri M.K Stalin was presented with the Hero Asian Champions Trophy Chennai 2023 trophy by FIH President Dato Tayyab Ikram, Hockey India President Padma Shri Dr. Dilip Tirkey, Hockey India Secretary General Shri Bhola Nath Singh, Hockey India Treasurer Sekar J Manoharan in the the presence of Hon'ble Minister of Youth Welfare and Sports Development Thiru Udhayanidhi Stalin and Ravichandran Ashwin and a sapling was presented as a part of Give back to the forest initiative by FIH.

Hon'ble Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu Shri M.K Stalin was presented with the Hero Asian Champions Trophy Chennai 2023 trophy by FIH President Dato Tayyab Ikram, Hockey India President Padma Shri Dr. Dilip Tirkey, Hockey India Secretary General Shri Bhola Nath Singh, Hockey India… pic.twitter.com/PmKFHB4hcO

— Hockey India (@TheHockeyIndia) August 9, 2023

23:29 IST

LIVE IND vs PAK: India secretary speaks on Pakistan travel

Secretary General Bhola Nath Singh on Wednesday suggested that if the Pakistan hockey team can come to India for the upcoming Asian Champions Trophy in Chennai, then the Men in Blue should also tour their neighbouring country.

22:54 IST

LIVE IND vs PAK: Match report

Harmanpreet handed India the lead converting the team's first penalty corner with a powerful low flick to the left of Pakistan goalkeeper Akmal Hussain just at the stroke of the first quarter. Read full match report here.

22:29 IST

LIVE IND vs PAK: India win 4-0

Goal scorers for India today: Harmanpreet Singh scored twice with Jugraj Singh and Akashdeep Singh getting a goal, each at the the Mayor Radhakrishnan Stadium in Chennai.

22:18 IST

LIVE IND vs PAK: India win

In the end, the home team won convincingly. With four victories in five games, the team finishes first in its group and with 13 points overall. Next up for Pakistan will be the playoff for fifth place. In the first half, Harmanpreet Singh got things going by scoring twice. Before Akashdeep's deflected goal in the final period, Jugraj Singh added the third goal and completed the scoring.

India 4 -0 Pakistan

22:06 IST

LIVE IND vs PAK Hockey match: Fourth Quarter underway

Nilakanta's aerial is played by Manpreet on the Pakistani circle's right side. Sukhjeet scores after Nilakanta traps it and shoots at goal. However, the umpire calls the goal back after observing the ball leave Sukhjeet's hand.

India 3 - 0 Pakistan

21:58 IST

India Vs Pakistan Hockey LIVE: India continue to lead

Akashdeep Singh had a horrible miss in the dying minutes of Q1. Pakistan missed to convert a PC too. India and Pakistan could have had scored a goal each in the last stages of the third quarter. India lead with 15 minutes more remainig in the match. 

India 3-0 Pakistan

21:51 IST

India vs Pakistan Hockey LIVE Updates: India bossing the game

India making several entries into the Pakistan circle. Pakistan have been under pressure throughout the quarter. Harman scored a field goal but the umpire took a review and it was a dangerous ball called by videi umpire so no goal called.

India 3-0 Pakistan

21:45 IST

IND vs PAK LIVE: GOALLLL!

Jugraj Singh scores, his second of the tournament and the first against Pakistan. India convert another PC. Got five so far and converted three. Brilliant performance. Pakistan pushed on back foot. Backs to the wall.

India 3-0 Pakistan

21:40 IST

IND vs PAK LIVE Hockey: Start of third quarter

The third quarter begis with India on top. India's lead of 2-0 means Pakistan start under pressure. Pakistan need to pull off a comeback from somewhere. 

21:28 IST

IND vs PAK ACT 2023 Hockey LIVE: India on top at half-time

Plenty of drama in the last minutes of the second quarter as India got two back to back penalty corners. The second PC attempt too faltered by India. They reviews for a possible penalty stroke. But the TV umpire denied it and India also lost the referral. At half time, India 2-0 up. Both via PCs. By Harmanpreet.

India 2-0 Pakistan

21:17 IST

IND vs PAK Hockey: India Strengthen Lead In 2nd Quarter

GOAL! India score again as captain Harmanpreet converts another PC. India have converted both the PCs they have got so far. Pakistan in all sorts of trouble now.

India 2-0 Pakistan

21:10 IST

LIVE India vs Pakistan Hockey Match: Second quarter begins

The second quarter begins and it is India who are controling the game. Amit Rohidas has been brilliant to takcle attack from Pakistan. Mandeep with a good run, tried to get a PC but failed.

India 1-0 Pakistan

21:05 IST

IND vs PAK Hockey LIVE: India Convert OC

GOAL! India get 1-0 up. Harmanpreet Singh converts PC. Pakistan raised an objection but has no referral left. Green card for Pakistan captain Bhutta for applying pressure on umpire. Pakistan suddenly losing the plot. India score in dying seconds of first quarter. End of the first quarter and India the happy side. Pakistan will be player short at the start of Q2.

IND 1-0 PAK

21:01 IST

IND vs PAK Asian Champions Trophy 2023  LIVE: Pakistan playing well

This is good hockey from Pakistan who have not allowed India to be on the attack consistently. As the match progresses, the energy levels will go down. And then, it will be interesting to see how Pakistan go. Pakistan have lost their one referral in Q1.

IND 0-0 PAK

20:55 IST

India vs Pakistan Hockey: Opportunity lost

Mandeep with a beautiful long pass, gets into the Pakistanin circle but takes a bit too much time to get the ball in. India now looking in better shape.

India 0-0 Pakistan

20:50 IST

IND vs PAK Hockey LIVE: India Survive Early Scare

Pakistan netted but the review denied them a goal. They got the PC though as India keeper Pathak fouled over there while saving the ball. Pathak then saved the PC too. India undented. But need to be on the ball now. Pakistan playing well here.

IND 0-0 PAK In Q1

20:43 IST

India vs Pakistan Hocket ACT 2023 LIVE: Match begins

We are done with the national anthems and the warm-up small session. Match begins. Let's see who scores the first goal and how quickly. 

20:39 IST

IND Vs PAK LIVE: Lineups are out

Check out the starting XI of India and Pakistan in crucial Asian Champions Trophy 2023 LIVE:

A subcontinental showdown_
__ India and __ Pakistan battle for hockey supremacy in a game of pride and passion!#HockeyIndia #IndiaKaGame #HACT2023@CMO_Odisha @CMOTamilnadu @asia_hockey @FIH_Hockey @IndiaSports @Media_SAI pic.twitter.com/Rjb8AiKEdc

— Hockey India (@TheHockeyIndia) August 9, 2023

20:35 IST

IND vs PAK LIVE: Minutes Away From Push-Back

India and Pakistan hockey teams are out in the middle for the national anthems. We just minutes away from the live action. Watch this space for live updates.

20:05 IST

LIVE IND vs PAK: Action to begin

Chennai is all set for action as the India vs Pakistan Hockey match of the Asian Champions Trophy 2023 is set to begin at 830 PM (IST).

This crowd is ecstatic for Hockey. You have to be here to feel the energy. #HockeyIndia #IndiaKaGame #HACT2023 pic.twitter.com/WWemOp2EVP

 Hockey India (@TheHockeyIndia) August 9, 2023

19:50 IST

LIVE IND vs PAK: Pakistan fighting

Pakistan hockey team are currently fighting for a top four spot which will determine their future in the tournament. 

"We are looking forward to the battle. Unfortunately, we are in a situation where a win is important for us. We are a young side. It is good learning for us. We played attacking hockey against China and won." - Pakistan skipper Umar Bhutta.

19:22 IST

LIVE IND vs PAK Hockey match: Can India continue winning run

India have been dominant in their tournament so far and now they face Pakistan in another important clash. Can the Harmanpreet Singh-led Indian hockey team get the job done.

18:35 IST

LIVE IND vs PAK Hockey match: Match to begin soon

The India vs Pakistan hockey clash is about to begin soon. Japan have booked their slot in the semifinals after beating China 2-1 in their encounter.

Snapshot Showcase
Catching the Essence of the Battle Between Japan and China!

 Japan 2-1 China #HockeyIndia #IndiaKaGame #HACT2023@CMO_Odisha @CMOTamilnadu @asia_hockey @Media_SAI @sports_odisha pic.twitter.com/2rJKbz96nq

 Hockey India (@TheHockeyIndia) August 9, 2023

17:47 IST

LIVE IND vs PAK Hockey: Probable Starting XIs

IND: Varun Kumar, Jarmanpreet Singh, Manpreet Singh, Hardik Singh, Mandeep Singh, Krishan Bahadur Pathak (GK), Harmanpreet Singh, Sumit, Shamsher Singh, Akashdeep Singh, Gurjant Singh.

PAK: Akmal Hussain, Ahtisham Aslam, Aqael Ahmad, Arshad Liaqat, Abdul Rana, Abdul Shahid, Zikriya Hayat, Usama Bashir, Umar Bhutta, Muhammad Khan, Abdul Rehman.

16:56 IST

LIVE India vs Pakistan: Tough test

As India look to continue their winning momentum under the leadership of captain Harmanpreet Singh. The Indian hockey team face Pakistan in what will be a tough test.

16:32 IST

LIVE IND vs PAK: Japan ahead vs China

Japan have scored first goal against China to book their spot in the semifinal of the Asian Champions Trophy 2023. 

Here's the lineup for today's opening match Japan vs China
A win for Japan will write their name in the semifinal scroll.#HockeyIndia #IndiaKaGame #HACT2023@CMO_Odisha @Media_SAI @asia_hockey @sports_odisha @CMOTamilnadu pic.twitter.com/w39Px5tskI

— Hockey India (@TheHockeyIndia) August 9, 2023

15:58 IST

LIVE India vs Pakistan Hockey: Chennai set for action

Chennai is set for action between India and Pakistan. It is expected to be a high voltage clash between the two nations given their history in sports.

15:26 IST

IND vs PAK Hockey LIVE: India's Journey So Far

India started off the tournament with a 7-2 win over China. 

India then drew 1-1 with Japan. 

India blanked Malaysia 5-0 next. 

South Korea lost 2-3 to India.

14:50 IST

IND vs PAK LIVE: India Hockey Squad for Asian Champions Trophy 2023

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

14:12 IST

IND vs PAK Asian Champions Trophy: Check LIVE Streaming Details

The live streaming of India vs Pakistan Asian Champions Trophy 2023 match will be available on Fancode in India. The India vs Pakistan Asian Champions Trophy 2023 match will broadcast on the Star Sports Network in India.

13:47 IST

Asian Champions Trophy IND vs PAK LIVE: Clash of the Titans

Big day in hockey today as arch-rivals India and Pakistan take each other on in their last match of the first round. A lot at stake for Pakistan as a loss today can result in them losing a chance to get into the semis. Watch this space for all latest updates from the match.