India vs Pakistan Asian Champions Trophy 2024 hockey match: When and where to watch IND vs PAK hockey match LIVE in India online and on TV
One of the most awaited matches of the ongoing Asian Champions Trophy (ACT) 2024 hockey tournament between arch-rivals India and Pakistan will take place in Hulunbuir, China, on Saturday (September 14). Both the teams are currently on top of the ACT 2024 points table and have already booked their berths in the semifinals.
Harmanpreet Singh’s Indian hockey team are leading the points table currently with 12 points with an all-win record. The Paris Olympics 2024 bronze medallists will start as favourites with four wins in four games followed by Pakistan, who are in 2nd place with 8 points.
India have beaten hosts China 3-0, Japan 5-1, thrashed Malaysia 8-1 before registering a 3-1 victory against Korea in their last match. Pakistan, on the other hand, have been resilient in their ACT 2024 campaign so far. Playing under the guidance of legendary forward Tahir Zaman, the Ammad Butt-led side has improved with every passing game.
Pakistan drew 2-2 against Malaysia and Korea, before beating Japan and China 2-1 and 5-1 respectively to climb to the second spot.
Going by recent results, India enjoy an upper-hand over Pakistan. In their last meeting at the Hangzhou Asian Games 2023, India thrashed Pakistan 10-2. A few months before that, the Indians beat Pakistan 4-0 when the ACT 2023 was held in Chennai.
At the Asia Cup in Jakarta in 2022, a relatively young Indian side held Pakistan to a 1-1 draw while at the 2021 ACT in Dhaka, India beat Pakistan 4-3 to clinch the bronze medal. India captain Harmanpreet Singh, regarded as one of the best drag-flickers in the world, is continuing his good form from Paris, and is excited to resume the rivalry against Pakistan.
“I have been playing with some of the players in the Pakistan team since my junior days and we share a special bond with them. They are like my brothers. Of course, on the field, we will go about the match like we would against any other opponent and make sure we keep our emotions in check,” Harmanpreet said about facing Pakistan.
Pakistan’s skipper Butt is also confident about Saturday’s contest and said his side has improved with each passing game. “India has undeniably played like true favourites in the tournament so far. We will take heart from the matches we have played, and I must say, we have improved in every single game, not conceded cards and have played disciplined hockey. The previous few games, we have defended very well against our opponents and against India too, we would want to defend well particularly in penalty corner defence,” Butt felt.
Playing his first Hero Asian Champions Trophy, India midfielder Mohd Raheel is elated with India’s winning ways and appeals to hockey fans to tune into their next encounter against arch nemesis Pakistan on 14th Sept. #hact2024 pic.twitter.com/65HgGqq40i
— Asian Hockey Federation (@asia_hockey) September 11, 2024
Here are all the details about India vs Pakistan Asian Champions Trophy (ACT) 2024 hockey match…
When will India vs Pakistan Asian Champions Trophy (ACT) 2024 hockey match take place?
The India vs Pakistan Asian Champions Trophy (ACT) 2024 hockey match will take place on Saturday, September 14.
Where will India vs Pakistan Asian Champions Trophy (ACT) 2024 hockey match take place?
The India vs Pakistan Asian Champions Trophy (ACT) 2024 hockey match will take place in Hulunbuir, China.
What time will India vs Pakistan Asian Champions Trophy (ACT) 2024 hockey match take place?
The India vs Pakistan Asian Champions Trophy (ACT) 2024 hockey match will start at 1.15pm IST.
How can I watch India vs Pakistan Asian Champions Trophy (ACT) 2024 hockey match LIVE on TV in India?
The India vs Pakistan Asian Champions Trophy (ACT) 2024 hockey match will be available LIVE on Sony Sports network channels in India.
How can I livestream India vs Pakistan Asian Champions Trophy (ACT) 2024 hockey match in India?
The India vs Pakistan Asian Champions Trophy (ACT) 2024 hockey match will be available for livestreaming on SonyLiv website and app.