India vs Japan FIH Women's Hockey Olympic Qualifier: Head to Head, Starting Lineup & Live Streaming Info

After a heartbreaking loss in the semifinals, the India women's hockey team seeks redemption in the 3rd-4th place qualification match against Japan in Ranchi today.

This match is crucial as it represents their final opportunity to secure a spot in the Paris Olympics 2024. With the USA and Germany securing their places, India must defeat Japan to realize their Olympic dreams in July-August.

India vs Japan: Head to Head Record

In the head-to-head analysis, the two teams are evenly matched. Yet, in their recent encounters, India has triumphed on both occasions against Japan, setting the stage for a competitive showdown.

Matches Played: 31

India Wins: 14

Japan Wins: 14

Draws: 3

India vs Japan: Squads

India

Savita Punia (Captain), Bichu Devi Kharibam, Nikki Pradhan, Udita, Ishika Chaudhary, Monika, Vaishnavi Vitthal Phalker, Salima Tete, Navneet Kaur, Neha, Sonika, Jyoti, Beuty Dungdung, Sangita Kumari, Deepika, Lalremsiami, Baljeet Kaur, Nisha

Japan

Eika Nakamura, Yu Asai, Miyu Suzuki, Yuri Nagai (Captain), Hazuki Nagai, Shihori Oikawa, Miki Kozuka, Chiko Fujibayashi, Akari Nakagomi, Mai Toriyama, Kana Urata, Amiru Shimada, Akio Tanaka, Rui Takashima, Sakurako Omoto, Aimi Kobayashi, Miyu Hasegawa, Rika Ogawa

India vs Japan: Predicted Lineup

India: Savita Punia (GK), Monika, Nikki Pradhan, Sangita Kumari, Nisha, Udita, Lalremsiami, Jyoti, Navneet Kaur, Salima Tete, Neha

Japan: Eika Nakamura (GK), Yu Asai, Miyu Suzuki, Yuri Nagai, Hazuki Nagai, Shihori Oikawa, Mai Toriyama, Kana Urata, Amiru Shimada, Aimi Kobayashi, Miyu Hasegawa