Live Updates: India vs Japan In Asia Cup 2025 Hockey Match, Craig Fulton's Team Aims for Back-to-Back Victories
The highly-anticipated match between India and Japan in the Hockey Asia Cup 2025 is set to begin in Rajgir. The India national hockey team, currently ranked world No. 7, will be aiming to extend their recent winning streak against Japan, who are ranked world No. 18.
In the last five encounters, India has shown a mixed performance, with losses in three games and victories in the remaining two. Their latest wins against Japan were a resounding 5-1 in 2024 and 2023, followed by a 5-0 victory in 2023. However, the search results do not provide information on which team India has beaten in their last five encounters against Japan.
The India team will be led by captain Harmanpreet Singh, supported by a strong midfield consisting of Rajinder Singh, Raj Kumar Pal, Hardik Singh, Manpreet Singh, and Vivek Sagar Prasad. Upfront, Mandeep Singh, Shilanand Lakra, Abhishek, Sukhjeet Singh, and Dilpreet Singh will be the main attacking threats. In goal, Krishan Pathak and Suraj Karkera will be the guardians.
On the defensive end, Sumit, Jarmanpreet Singh, Sanjay, Harmanpreet Singh (captain), Amit Rohidas, and Jugraj Singh will be tasked with keeping Japan's offensive efforts at bay.
For those who wish to catch the live action, the match can be watched on the Sony LIV app and website, as well as on Sony TEN 2 and Sony TEN 2 HD channels. For those who prefer to follow the live score, Outlook India offers free updates.
As the match gets underway, all eyes will be on the Indian team to see if they can maintain their form and secure another victory against Japan on home soil.
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