With a spot within the semi-final already secured, India now renew their rivalry towards Pakistan within the ongoing Asian Champions Trophy on Wednesday. The hosts sit prime of the desk with a tally of 10 factors in 4 matches, whereas Pakistan are fourth with 5 factors from as many outings. Over the years, the India-Pakistan rivalry has prodcued some memorable encounters. However, India have had a powerful report towards their arch-rivals. Odds are closely stacked towards Pakistan, regardless of their head coach Muhammad Saqlain claiming that India will not be taking part in ‘structural hockey’.

This would be the 179th assembly between the 2 superpowers of world hockey. While India have received 64 matches, Pakistan have loved extra success traditionally with 82 wins. The remaining 32 matches have been stalemates.

However, with regards to the latest conferences, India have received eight of their final 10 video games towards Pakistan, whereas the opposite two matches have led to a draw.

In their most up-to-date assembly, Pakistan held India to a 1-1 draw on the Asia Cup final 12 months.

India vs Pakistan Last 5 conferences

India 1-1 Pakistan, Asia Cup 2022

India 4-3 Pakistan, Asian Champions Trophy 2021

India 3-1 Pakistan, Asian Champions Trophy 2021

India 2-1 Pakistan, Asian Games 2018

India are on a present unbeaten streak of 14 video games. In reality, they have not misplaced to Pakistan for the reason that South Asian Games closing (0-1).

India have scored 13 instances of their final 5 conferences with Pakistan, who’ve solely managed 7 throughout the identical.

Despite their latest dominance, India cannot afford to be complacent towards an inexperienced Pakistan facet, which goes by way of a transition underneath the management of veteran Umar Bhutta.