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Asia Cup Hockey: India favourites against Pakistan today

Updated on: 15 October,2017 10:14 AM IST  |  Dhaka
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Two easy wins garnered, a confident India would face its toughest test in the event when it takes on arch-rivals Pakistan in the much-anticipated clash of the Asia Cup hockey tournament, here today

Asia Cup Hockey: India favourites against Pakistan today

Two easy wins garnered, a confident India would face its toughest test in the event when it takes on arch-rivals Pakistan in the much-anticipated clash of the Asia Cup hockey tournament, here today. Rated as favourites to win the title, the Indians have been impressive so far, beating Japan and hosts Bangladesh comprehensively in their opening two Pool 'A' matches.


India skipper Manpreet Singh
India skipper Manpreet Singh


After beating Japan 5-1 in their opening match, the Manpreet Singh-led side mauled minnows Bangladesh 7-0 on Friday. Pakistan, on the other hand, have had a mixed outing. While they thrashed Bangladesh 7-0 in their campaign-opener, they were held to a 2-2 draw by Japan. India are currently sitting atop Pool A with six points from two wins while Pakistan are placed second with four points. With two wins, India are comfortably through to the Super 4 stage and the Sjoerd Marine-coached side would be hoping to finish the pool stages with an all-win record.


In the first two games, the Indians have showcased beautiful one-touch hockey and used both flanks to create numerous scoring chances.

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