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Home  »  Hockey World Cup  »  Head to Head  »  India Vs Kenya

India vs Kenya Hockey World Cup Head-to-Head Record

India and Kenya have faced each other 3 times in the Hockey World Cup. Their head-to-head record includes 3 wins for India, 0 wins for Kenya, and 0 draws. Across these encounters, India have scored 8 goals, while Kenya have scored 1 goal. Their meetings have taken place across 2 editions of the Hockey World Cup, providing a useful record of how the two teams have performed against each other over the years. This page covers their overall record, first meeting, latest match, wins, draws, goal statistics and complete Hockey World Cup match history.
Matches
3
3
Won
0
0
Lost
3
0
Tied
0
4
Highest Score
1
2
Lowest Score
0
8
Goals
1

India Vs Kenya In Hockey World Cup

  •  
    26 Aug 1973

    India
    4
    Kenya
    0
  •  
    17 Oct 1971

    India
    2
    Kenya
    0
  •  
    24 Oct 1971

    India
    2
    Kenya
    1

How Many Times Have India and Kenya Played in the Hockey World Cup?

India and Kenya have played 3 matches against each other in the Hockey World Cup. These meetings have taken place across 2 editions of the tournament, giving both teams a significant history at the competition. In their 3 encounters, India have recorded 3 wins, while Kenya have won 0 matches. The remaining 0 draws ended level. This overall record provides a quick view of how closely matched the teams have been whenever they met at the Hockey World Cup. Fans can use the head-to-head record to understand the historical advantage between India and Kenya before looking at their individual match results and recent performances.

Who Has Won More Matches Between India and Kenya?

India have the better Hockey World Cup head-to-head record between the two teams. Out of 3 meetings, India have won 3 matches, while Kenya have recorded 0 victories. The teams have also played 0 draws. This gives India a win rate of approximately 100% in their Hockey World Cup meetings. The difference in wins shows which side has historically had more success in this particular fixture. However, the overall record only reflects previous meetings and does not determine the result of a future match. The complete results below provide more detail on when these victories and draws took place.

When Did India and Kenya First Play Each Other in the Hockey World Cup?

The first Hockey World Cup meeting between India and Kenya took place in 1971. The match ended 2-0 in favour of India. This first encounter marked the beginning of the teams' recorded head-to-head history in the Hockey World Cup. Since then, India and Kenya have met 3 times in the tournament, producing 3 wins for India, 0 wins for Kenya, and 0 draws. The first-match information provides historical context for understanding how this rivalry has developed across different editions of the Hockey World Cup.

When Was the Last India vs Kenya Hockey World Cup Match?

The most recent Hockey World Cup meeting between India and Kenya was played on 26 Aug 1973 during the 1973 Hockey World Cup, and finished with a 4-0 win for India. This latest meeting is important because it represents the most recent result in the teams' Hockey World Cup head-to-head record. Before this match, the teams had recorded 2 wins for India, 0 wins for Kenya, and 0 draws in their earlier encounters. Fans looking for the latest India-vs-Kenya-style head-to-head information can use this section to quickly identify the most recent result, date and score.

How Many Goals Have India and Kenya Scored Against Each Other?

Across their 3 meetings, India have scored 8 goals, while Kenya have scored 1 goal. Together, the two teams have scored 9 goals, producing an average of 3 goals per match. India have scored more goals overall, with a goal difference of 7. These figures provide another way to compare the teams beyond wins and losses. The goal record also shows whether their previous meetings have generally produced high-scoring or closely contested matches. The detailed results table above can be used to identify the highest-scoring meeting and the biggest winning margin in their Hockey World Cup history.

What Is the Complete India vs Kenya Hockey World Cup Match History?

The complete Hockey World Cup match history between India and Kenya includes 3 meetings from 1971 to 1973. The results show the year of each encounter, the score recorded by both teams and the final result. India have won 3 matches, Kenya have won 0, while 0 draws have ended level. Reviewing the results chronologically helps fans understand how the head-to-head record has changed over time. It also highlights the teams' most recent meeting, their biggest victory and any periods when one side dominated the fixture.

What Is the Biggest Win in India vs Kenya Hockey World Cup History?

The biggest victory in the Hockey World Cup head-to-head between India and Kenya came when India defeated Kenya 4-0 in 1973. The match produced a winning margin of 4 goals, making it the largest margin recorded between the two teams in the tournament. The result is part of a wider head-to-head record covering 3 meetings. India have recorded 3 victories overall, while Kenya have won 0 matches. This section highlights the most dominant result between the two sides and provides additional context beyond their overall win-loss record.

FAQs on Hockey World Cup

  • How many times have India and Kenya played in the Hockey World Cup?
    India and Kenya have played 3 times in the Hockey World Cup.
  • Who has won more Hockey World Cup matches between India and Kenya?
    India have won more matches, with 3 victories, compared with 0 wins for Kenya.
  • How many times has India beaten Kenya in the Hockey World Cup?
    India have beaten Kenya 3 times out of 3 meetings.
  • How many times has Kenya beaten India in the Hockey World Cup?
    Kenya have beaten India 0 times out of 3 meetings.
  • How many times have India and Kenya drawn in the Hockey World Cup?
    India and Kenya have drawn 0 times in their 3 meetings.
  • When did India and Kenya last play each other in the Hockey World Cup?
    The latest India vs Kenya Hockey World Cup match was played on 26 Aug 1973, with the match ending in a 4-0 win for India.
  • How many goals have India and Kenya scored against each other?
    India have scored 8 goals, while Kenya have scored 1 goal in their Hockey World Cup meetings.
  • What is the biggest win in India vs Kenya Hockey World Cup history?
    The biggest win came when India defeated Kenya 4-0 in 1973.
Results
Match 50
ESP ESP
GER GER
0 - 1
Aug 30, 2026 20:00 (IST)
Match 49
NED NED
ARG ARG
1 - 2
Aug 30, 2026 17:30 (IST)
Match 48
GER GER
ARG ARG
2 - 1
Aug 29, 2026 00:00 (IST)
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