Whenever the teams of India and Pakistan face each other in any game, the excitement of the match increases. Fans also eagerly wait for the match. Now in the ongoing Asian Champions Trophy in China, the teams of India and Pakistan are going to clash after 350 days. The last time both the teams played a match in this tournament was on 30 September 2023. Team India is at the top of the points table with 4 wins and 12 points in the tournament. At the same time, the Pakistani team has played 2 draws in 3 matches and won 1. With this, it is at the second position in the table with 5 points.

Now these top two teams are going to clash in a group match on Saturday 14 September before the semi-finals. Let us know who has the upper hand between the two.

Who is ahead in India-Pakistan?

In the history of hockey, 180 matches have been played between India and Pakistan. Pakistan's team has been dominant in this. Pakistan has won 82 matches, while India has won 66 matches. 32 matches have been drawn. However, in the last 11 years, i.e. since 2013, India has dominated Pakistan. During this period, 25 matches have been played, in which Team India has won 16 and Pakistani hockey team has won 5 matches, while 4 matches were drawn.

If we talk about the Asian Champions Trophy, then Team India has had the upper hand in this too. Both the teams have clashed 11 times in this tournament, in which India won 7 matches and Pakistan won 2 and 2 matches were drawn. The last time when both the teams faced each other in the Asian Champions Trophy, India defeated Pakistan 10-2. Therefore, if we look at the performance of the last few years and the current tournament, Team India seems to be stronger than Pakistan.

What did the captains of both the teams say?

Indian team captain Harmanpreet Singh's form is intact and he is very excited to play against Pakistan.

He said that he treats Pakistani players like brothers. Praising Pakistan, Harmanpreet said that their team is strong and can make a comeback anytime. Pakistan captain Ammad Butt also praised the Indian team and said that they will give a tough fight.

When and where to watch the match?

This hockey match between India and Pakistan will start on Saturday, September 14 at 1:15 pm. Viewers can watch it on Sony Sports Ten 1 and Ten 1 HD channels. The match will be live streamed on the SonyLiv app.