The Indian men's hockey team is set to face Kazakhstan in their third Pool A match of the Asia Cup 2025 on Monday, September 1, 2025, at 7:30 PM IST. The match will be held at the Rajgir Hockey Stadium in Rajgir, Bihar.
Broadcast Details
The India vs. Kazakhstan match will be available on live telecast on Sony TEN 2 and Sony TEN 2 HD TV channels in India. Live streaming will be available on the SonyLiv app and website.
Tournament Significance
The Asia Cup 2025 is the 12th edition of the Men's Hockey Asia Cup, a quadrennial international men's field hockey championship organized by the Asian Hockey Federation. This year, the tournament holds added significance as it serves as a qualifying event for the 2026 FIH Men's Hockey World Cup, which will be co-hosted by the Netherlands and Belgium. The winner of the Asia Cup 2025 will secure a direct spot in the World Cup, while the teams finishing second through sixth will move into the World Cup Qualifiers to be played next February-March.
India's Performance So Far
India has had a strong start to their Asia Cup campaign, securing two consecutive wins. In their opening match, they defeated China 4-3, with captain Harmanpreet Singh scoring a hat-trick. India followed this up with a 3-2 victory over Japan. With these wins, India currently leads Pool A with 6 points.
Team Composition
Harmanpreet Singh will captain the 18-member Indian men's hockey team. The squad features experienced players such as Manpreet Singh, Hardik Singh, Vivek Sagar Prasad, Mandeep Singh, and Amit Rohidas. The team also includes goalkeepers Krishan Pathak and Suraj Karkera; defenders Sumit, Jarmanpreet Singh, Sanjay, and Jugraj Singh; and forwards Shilanand Lakra, Abhishek, Sukhjeet Singh, and Dilpreet Singh.
Pool A Standings
India is in Pool A alongside Japan, China, and Kazakhstan. After the initial round-robin matches, the top two teams from each pool will advance to the Super 4s stage. The top two teams from the Super 4s will then compete in the final on September 7.
Other Teams
Pakistan and Oman have withdrawn from the tournament, with Bangladesh and Kazakhstan named as replacements.
Tournament Format
The eight participating teams are divided into two pools of four teams each. Following the single-headed round-robin matches, the top two teams from each pool will qualify for the Super 4s. The top two teams from the Super 4s stage will then contest the final. The teams finishing third and fourth in the Super 4s will play in the third-place playoff on the same day.
