India vs China Highlights, Hockey Asia Cup 2025: IND 4-3 CHN (FT)

India vs China, Hockey Asia Cup 2025, AS IT HAPPENED: India edged China 4-3 in their Asia Cup opener at Rajgir, with captain Harmanpreet Singh netting a hat-trick. Jugraj Singh added one for India, while China fought back through Du Shihao, Chen Benhai, and Gao, but Harmanpreet's late strike sealed the win.

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Aug 29, 2025, 5:18 pm IST

India vs China Live Updates: IND 4-3 CHN FULL-TIME!

That's it! It's full-time here in Rajgir, Bihar and India log full points from their opening match against China, thanks to a brilliant hattrick from Sarpanch saab and the captain, Harmanpreet Singh.

Aug 29, 2025, 4:50 pm IST

India vs China Live Updates: IND 4-3 CHN (Q4)

GOAAL!! India reclaim their lead and it's the captain on target again! Harmanpreet Singh, this time gets his hattrick and India's fourth goal once again through a penalty corner!

Aug 29, 2025, 4:38 pm IST

India vs China Live, Hockey Asia Cup: IND 3-3 CHN (Q3)

GOAAAL!! All square! China covert yet another penalty corner and it's 3-3!! It is Gao, who get's his name in the scoresheet.

Aug 29, 2025, 4:34 pm IST

India vs China, Hockey Asia Cup Live: IND 3-2 CHN (Q3)

Oh no!! Harmanpreet misses a glorious chance from the penalty stroke to make it 4-2!! He sends the keeper to the wrong side but his shot hits the post!! Hard luck India!

Aug 29, 2025, 4:30 pm IST

India vs China Live: IND 3-2 CHN (Q3)

China's equalising goal cancelled out after a referral!! India survive! But the second goal has injected a fresh life to the Chinese players.

Aug 29, 2025, 4:26 pm IST

India vs China Live Updates: IND 3-2 CHN (Q3)

Hello?! Here we go!! China pull one back from a penalty corner! It's Chen Benhai, who gets his name in the scoresheet and reduces the deficit.

Aug 29, 2025, 4:22 pm IST

IND vs CHN Live Score: IND 3-1 CHN (Q3)

GOAAL! Harmanpreet makes his presence felt yet again as he converts his second penalty corner, this time getting a help off a deflection, but everything counts!

Aug 29, 2025, 4:08 pm IST

India vs China, Asia Hockey Cup Live Updates: IND 2-1 CHN (End Of Q2)

End of Q2 and India break for half-time with a slender 2-1 lead. Second-half awaits...

Aug 29, 2025, 4:04 pm IST

India vs China Live: IND 2-1 CHN (Q2)

India's third goal has been ruled out after a review! Hardik Singh before taking the shot had a slight touch of the ball on his feet and that is why the goal has been called off!

Aug 29, 2025, 3:52 pm IST

India vs China Live Score: IND 2-1 CHN (Q2)

GOAAL! India take the lead for the first time in this game! Harmanpreet this time makes no mistake in converting!

Aug 29, 2025, 3:47 pm IST

India vs China Live Updates: IND 1-1 CHN (Q2)

India respond right away in Q2!! The home side won another penalty corner and this time it's Jugraj, who made no mistake in getting it past the Chinese keeper! It's 1-1, game on!

Aug 29, 2025, 3:43 pm IST

India vs China Live: IND 0-1 CHN (End Of Q1)

The first-quarter comes to an end as India trail by 0-1. They did have a chance from another penalty corner to level things up, but Harmanpreet Singh's drag flick was wide off target. India need to pull up their socks quickly.

Aug 29, 2025, 3:38 pm IST

India vs China Live: IND 0-0 CHN (Q1)

India find themselves traling! The home side concede a goal from a penalty corner as China take the lead! Du Shihao has opened the scoring in the match.

Aug 29, 2025, 3:27 pm IST

India vs China Live Updates: IND 0-0 CHN (Q1)

Not a goal for India!! There was a push from the Indian player Hardik on one of the Chinese players and that is my Mandeep's goal stays cancelled.

Aug 29, 2025, 3:23 pm IST

India vs China Live Score: IND 0-0 CHN (Q1)

India start off the opening minutes of the first-quarter on a positive nte as they press men forward time and again to put the Chinese defense under pressure.

Aug 29, 2025, 3:18 pm IST

IND vs CHN Live: Almost There...

We are done with the national anthems as we all gear up for India's opening match!

Aug 29, 2025, 3:15 pm IST

India vs China, Asia Cup Score & Updates: India Playing XI

IND XI: Krishan Pathak, Amit Rohidas, Harmanpreet Singh (C), Sumit, Hardik Singh, Manpreet Singh, Rajkumar Pal, Mandeep Singh, Sukhjeet Singh, Abhishek, Sanjay.

Aug 29, 2025, 2:56 pm IST

India vs China Live: Other Match Results...

In the the other matches- Malaysia defeated Bangladesh 4-1 and Japan defeated Kazakhstan 7-0.

Aug 29, 2025, 2:29 pm IST

India vs China Live Updates: South Korea Win!

In the other match, South Korea, kicked-off their title defense in style by winning 7-0 over Chinese Taipei. Dain Son was the star of the match as he bagged the MOTM for his hattrick.

Aug 29, 2025, 2:26 pm IST

India vs China, Hockey Asia Cup Live Score & Updates: What To Expect?

Past results serve as a cautionary tale for India. Their most recent setbacks against Asian rivals are still fresh-Japan handed them a shock defeat at the 2022 Asia Cup, while Korea got the better of them in the 2019 Sultan Azlan Shah Cup. With the margin for error slim and the field wide open, India's pursuit of the trophy will require more than just talent. Success will hinge on their ability to adjust quickly to varying challenges, stay composed under pressure, and show the mental toughness needed to navigate a demanding campaign.

Aug 29, 2025, 2:24 pm IST

India vs China, Hockey Live: Pool A

Drawn in Pool A, India will take on China, Japan, and Kazakhstan in the initial stage, where only the top two teams will progress to the Super 4s. On the global stage, India currently occupy the seventh position in the FIH rankings, making them the frontrunners for the crown. Their closest rivals in the rankings are Malaysia at No. 12, followed by traditional Asian powerhouses Korea and Japan, both of whom could pose serious threats as the tournament progresses.

For India, the campaign carries more than just the weight of expectation-it is about reasserting their dominance in Asian hockey while adapting to the challenges ahead.

Aug 29, 2025, 2:23 pm IST

IND vs CHN, Hockey Live Score: Preview

India are set to open their Hockey Asia Cup 2025 journey against China, with the twin goals of winning the championship and booking a spot in the 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup. Having lifted the trophy three times in the past, most recently in 2017, the team is eager to end the wait for another title.

Aug 29, 2025, 2:21 pm IST

India vs China, Hockey Asia Cup 2025 Live: Hello & Welcome!

Hello and welcome to our live coverage of the Hockey Asia Cup 2025 match between India and China!

Their absence, along with Oman's withdrawal, has altered the draw, bringing in Bangladesh and Kazakhstan. This reshuffling has created a new layer of unpredictability, as India will now be up against teams they rarely encounter outside continental competitions, complicating tactical preparation.

Ranked seventh in the world, India enter as outright favourites, with their nearest competition on paper coming from Malaysia, who sit five places below at No. 12. Korea and Japan are the other notable challengers. However, India's form in the lead-up has raised a few concerns. In a recent four-match series against Australia in Perth, the team managed just a solitary win, exposing gaps in consistency. Moreover, the shift from the cooler climates of Bengaluru and Perth to the hot and humid conditions of Bihar, the host state, will present a stern physical and mental challenge.

The danger, however, lies in the style of hockey often produced by Asian rivals. Sides like China, Korea, and Malaysia thrive on pace and counterattacks-areas that have troubled India's defence in the past. The recent Pro League also highlighted vulnerabilities at the back, something the team must address swiftly.

History offers its own warnings. India's last major slip-ups against Asian opponents came not too long ago-Japan stunned them in the 2022 Asia Cup, while Korea edged past them in the 2019 Sultan Azlan Shah Cup. With the stakes high and the competition unpredictable, India's path to the title will demand not only skill but also adaptability and resilience.