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India won the first match against China in the group stage 4-3.
In the Super-4 match of Hockey Asia Cup 2025, India will be in front of India today. The match will be played on Saturday at Rajgir Sports Complex in Bihar from 7:30 pm.
On 4 September, India defeated Malaysia 4–1. Earlier, the team played a 2–2 draw against Korea. India is currently at the top of the points table. India can reach the final by winning or drawing against China.
The Indian team captained by Harmanpreet Singh has not lost a single match in this tournament so far. The team won all three matches in the group-stage. He first defeated China 4-3. Then defeated Japan 3–2 and registered a 15–0 win against Kazakhstan. The Indian team was at number one in Pool-A.
India captain Harmanpreet Singh is the second top scorer of the tournament. They have scored 7 goals so far.
Both team squads in Asia Cup 2025
India- Harmanpreet Singh (captain), Krishna Bahadur Pathak, Suraj Karra, Sumit, Jarmanpreet Singh, Sanjay, Amit Rohidas and Jugraj Singh, Rajinder Singh, Rajkumar Pal, Hardik Singh, Manpreet Singh, Vivek Sagar Prasad, Mandeep Singh, Shilaonand Lakra, Abhishek Nain and Sukhjit Singh.
China- Chen Chongkong (captain)O Shu, Chen Kijun, Gao Jesheng, Chen Chengfu, Meng Yuanfeng, Li Pengfei, Lu Yulin, Meng Dilhao, Shoo Jebin, Do Shihao, Zhang Shiaoziya, O Shuzhu, Meng Nan, Lin Changliang, Guo Shiaonga Vaihao, Wong Vegi, Wong Wongs, O Yanga, Chane Benhai
Korea out of the final race India tops the Super-4 points table. China and Malaysia have a similar 3-3 points. South Korea is out of the final race with one point. Two teams topped in Super-4 will get the final ticket.
How will India enter the final? If India wins or draws the match, it will make a place in the final directly, whether in the second match, defeating South Korea Malaysia. However, if India faces defeat against China and on the other hand South Korea defeats Malaysia, so India, China and South Korea may have 4-4 points. Then who will reach the finals, it will be decided on the basis of goal difference or other tie-breaking rules.
India vs China Hockey Head to Head Record Talking about the history of Hockey Asia Cup between India and China, India has won 6 matches against China, while China has won only 1 time. Internationally, 24 matches were played between India and China, in which the Indian team won 18 times, while China has won only three times and three matches were drawn.
Final match on 7 September The final match of the tournament will be played on 7 September. India last won the Asia Cup in 2017.