Preview: Harmanpreet Singh-led India face arguably their biggest challenge of the Asian Champions Trophy in Chennai on Wednesday, when they face Pakistan in their final group game. India are already through to the semi-finals, with three wins and a draw. As far as head-to-head is concerned, Pakistan hold the edge with 82 wins when compared to India’s 64. 26 matches between the two Asian giants have ended in draws. India skipper Harmanpreet Singh is the top goal-scorer of the tournament with five goals.
India vs Pakistan Highlights, Asian Champions Trophy: IND beat PAK 4-0 in Chennai
Asian Champions Trophy 2023, India vs Pakistan Highlights: India were clinical in every department tonight. Be it defensively, or while taking penalty corners, there was just no stopping the hosts. India beat Pakistan 4-0 to assert their dominance in the Asian Champions Trophy.
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India 4-0 Pakistan
FULL TIME! India were clinical in every department tonight. Be it defensively, or while taking penalty corners, there was just no stopping the hosts. India beat Pakistan 4-0 to assert their dominance in the Asian Champions Trophy and head to the semi-finals on a confident note.
India 4-0 Pakistan
GOAL! India continue their dominance with yet another goal. Akashdeep scores the goal, as he manages to get a deflection off Mandeep Singh. Just under five minute4s to go now.
India 3-0 Pakistan
Afraz gets a green card for a tackle on one of the Indian players. Karthi and Manpreet get a couple of chances, but are unable to make anything out of them.
India 3-0 Pakistan
The fourth and the final quarter is underway in Chennai. While it seems like India would end up as the happier side, Pakistan would look to make amends for their mistakes and play in a more organised manner.
India 3-0 Pakistan
Akashdeep collects a pass from Karthi just in front of goal, but he eventually fails to connect the stick with the ball and misses a golden opportunity to give India a 4-0 lead.
India 3-0 Pakistan
India seemingly score another goal against Pakistan, but after a video referral, India are denied the goal courtesy a dangerous ball, and award Pakistan a free-hit.
India 3-0 Pakistan
GOAL! Jugraj Singh nets India’s third goal! It has been the hosts all over Pakistan, and the Men in Green are looking to find ways to bounce back.
India 2-0 Pakistan
Jarmanpreet Singh with the ball on the right flank but Umar Bhutta reclaims the ball from Jarmanpreet.
India 2-0 Pakistan
The second half is underway! Will India maintain their dominance, or will Pakistan hit one back? Pakisan, meanwhile, will have to score a couple of goals to have a chance of qualifying for the semi-finals.
India 2-0 Pakistan
India with a clear advantage over Pakistan at half-time in their Asian Champions Trophy match. Harmanpreet Singh with both the goals, and the task has been cut out for the visitors.
India 2-0 Pakistan
GOAAL! India have doubled their advantage over Pakistan! Harmanpreet Singh once again with a brilliant strike, going at an awkward height against Akmal Hussain and eventually netting the goal.
India 1-0 Pakistan
Jarmanpreet Singh with a pass into the circle from the right flank, but the ball is up in the air in a dangerous manner and Pakistan win a free-hit.
India 1-0 Pakistan
The second quarter is underway in Chennai.. Zikriya Hayat looks to enter the India circle from the left flank, but Amit Rohidas is there to get the ball back.
India 1-0 Pakistan
Harmanpreet Singh gave India the lead just before the end of Q1 as the hosts scored from a penalty corner. His goal is the difference in this contest, but make no mistake, Pakistan still have enough time to bounce back in this game.
India 1-0 Pakistan
GOAAL! Harmanpreet Singh gives India the lead. India score from a penalty corner! The India skipper has his sixth goal of this tournament.
India 0-0 Pakistan
Karthi initiates a shot on target, but it is saved comfortably by Akmal Hussain. Just moments later, India have their first penalty corner of the evening.
India 0-0 Pakistan
It has been an evenly contested match so far between the arch-rivals. Less than five minutes to go in the first quarter, but scores are still level at 0-0.
India 0-0 Pakistan
The national anthems of both teams done. It’s time for LIVE action, as the match gets underway in Chennai!
Here are the starting lineups of both India and Pakistan
A subcontinental showdown🔥
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