Pakistan’s hockey team will play against India today in the Asian Hockey Champions Trophy 2024 at 12:45 PM PST. The match is highly anticipated, as both teams are strong competitors in the tournament.
Pakistan, currently ranked 16th in the world, has shown impressive performance so far. They have won two matches, drawn two, and scored a total of 11 goals while conceding 5. This solid performance has earned them the second spot in the tournament standings.
India, on the other hand, is ranked 5th globally and leads the points table with a perfect record of 12 points from four wins. The Indian team has been dominant throughout the tournament, winning all their matches so far.
Pakistan’s High Performance coach, Tahir Zaman, has a strategic plan for today’s game. He believes that a tactical approach will be crucial against India, emphasizing the importance of strategy over a full-out effort. “We would prefer playing a tactical game… hopefully things will be much better in the semis,” Zaman mentioned.
Pakistan’s journey to the semi-finals has included notable victories, such as a 2-1 win over Japan and a 5-1 victory against China. Their performance in the group stage has secured their spot in the semi-finals, which are set to take place on September 17.
Today’s round matches will also feature South Korea against Malaysia and China against Japan. These games will determine the final standings and the other teams that will join Pakistan and India in the semi-finals.
