The ongoing Asian Champions Trophy hockey 2024 is a true delight for sports fans. One of the major spotlights of the championship is undoubtedly going to be the clash between India and Pakistan in the upcoming hockey match this weekend. With the Asian Games on the horizon, both teams are looking forward to honing their skills and modifying strategies ahead of the match. Meanwhile, our team in blue is currently basking in the glory of their epic win against Japan on September 9. Read on to find out the schedule of the tournament.

When and where to watch the India vs Pak hockey match?

The highly anticipated Asian Champions Trophy 2024 hockey tournament kickstarted on Sunday (September 8) with six continental heavyweights clashing head-to-head at the Moqi Training Base in Hulunbuir, the People’s Republic of China. Fans in India will be able to stream all the matches live on Sony LIV and OTTplay Premium as per the schedule. The Indian team is currently winning hearts around the country as it emerged victorious in the recent match against Japan on Sunday (September 9). It is expected to continue on the winning streak in the much-awaited match against the neighboring country Pakistan which is slated for September 14 (Saturday) at 1:15 IST.

Asian Champions Trophy tournament and key players of team India

Asian Champions Trophy hockey is among the most anticipated sports events that is being played in a round-robin format. The tournament consists of six nations, including India, Malaysia, Republic of Korea, Japan, Pakistan, and host China. The qualifying matches for the semi-finals will be played between the top four performers of the tournament.

The recent hockey tournament is India’s first competition after impressing fans with their Olympic-winning matches (Paris 2024) in which the country secured a bronze medal. India holds a stunning fifth position among the competitors and continues to prove its mettle in the upcoming matches.

India will take the field with their promising captain Harmanpreet Singh but will be missing their talented goalkeeper PR Sreejesh, who took retirement from the international games after the Paris 2024 Olympics. Krishan Bahadur Pathak and Suraj Karkera will be playing as goalkeepers for the Asian Champions Trophy.

Following hockey players are expected to play promising matches during the tournament. Take a look below:

• Goalkeepers: Krishan Bahadur Pathak, Suraj Karkera

• Defenders: Jarmanpreet Singh, Amit Rohidas, Harmanpreet Singh (C), Jugraj Singh, Sanjay, Sumit

• Midfielders: Raj Kumar Pal, Nilakanta Sharma, Vivek Sagar Prasad (VC), Manpreet Singh, Mohammed Raheel Mouseen

• Forwards: Abhishek, Sukhjeet Singh, Araijeet Singh Hundal, Uttam Singh, Gurjot Singh

Meanwhile, the Indian hockey team is celebrating their victory against Japan as they defeated the latter by 5-1 in the September 9 match. It also marked the country’s second triumphant victory in the Asian Champions trophy games.

For more hockey highlights, stay tuned to OTTplay and Sony LIV.

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