India's men's hockey team secured a spot in the Asia Cup final in Rajgir, Bihar, with a resounding 7-0 victory over China in their final Super 4s match on September 6, 2025. The win ensured India topped the Super 4s stage with seven points and will face defending champions Korea in the final.

From the start, India displayed intent, aggression, and a clinical edge. Shilanand Lakra opened the scoring in the 4th minute, giving India an early lead. Just three minutes later, Dilpreet Singh capitalized on a defensive scramble to add a second, putting pressure on China. Mandeep Singh scored India's third goal in the second quarter. At halftime, India led 3-0, with China struggling to create any meaningful attacks.

Raj Kumar Pal and Sukhjeet Singh further extended India's lead in the 37th and 39th minutes, respectively. Abhishek then scored twice in the fourth quarter, in the 46th and 50th minutes, completing the 7-0 rout. India maintained a steady stream of goals in every quarter against China.

Throughout the match, India showcased excellent coordination and an aggressive style of play, utilizing short passes to secure their place in the final. Harmanpreet Singh's aerial balls into the circle were a key feature of India's attack, breaking down China's defense. Coach Craig Fulton explained that the aerial strategy was specifically designed to counter China's defensive tactics.

India's dominant performance saw six different goalscorers, including Shilanand Lakra, Dilpreet Singh, Mandeep Singh, Raj Kumar Pal, Sukhjeet Singh, and Abhishek. India will now face South Korea in the final. Korea secured their spot in the final after coming from behind to defeat Malaysia 4-3. The final match is scheduled for September 7, 2025.