Oct 1, 2026, 12:20:45 IST
So, are Pakistan underdogs in this contest?
Pakistan do enter the match as underdogs, but they remain one of Asia’s most decorated hockey nations and the most successful team in Asian Games history, with eight gold medals, three silver and three bronze.
Oct 1, 2026, 12:11:53 IST
A close look at the decade-long dominance
Oct 1, 2026, 12:06:50 IST
How Pakistan reached the semifinal
beat Thailand 9-0, Pool B
beat Uzbekistan 5-1, Pool B
beat China 3-0, Pool B
lost to Malaysia 4-5, Pool B
beat Oman 7-2, Pool B
Pakistan finished second in Pool B after four wins in five matches, behind Malaysia, scoring 28 goals across the matches.
Oct 1, 2026, 12:02:01 IST
How India reached the semifinal
beat Indonesia 13-1, Pool A
beat Sri Lanka 16-1, Pool A
beat South Korea 8-2, Pool A
beat Japan 2-0, Pool A
beat Bangladesh 10-0, Pool A
India won all five group matches to top Pool A but allowed minnows like Indonesia and Sri Lanka to score against them. South Korea, in fact, punched in two goals in India’s 8-2 win
Oct 1, 2026, 11:56:15 IST
Hello and welcome to the Live coverage of the men’s hockey semifinal between India and Pakistan. Stay tuned for more updates!
