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Hockey Asia Cup 2025: India beat China- Highlights
India begin their Hockey Asia Cup 2025 journey with a win against China.
Hockey Asia Cup 2025 LIVE: India up against China- Updates, score, blog (Photo credit: HI)
India began their Hockey Asia Cup 2025 campaign with a thrilling 4–3 win over China in Rajgir.
China struck first through Du Shihao, but India hit back with penalty corner goals from Jugraj Singh and captain Harmanpreet Singh to take the lead.
Harmanpreet went on to complete a hat-trick, proving decisive in the contest. China stayed in the fight with goals from Chen Benhai and Gao Jiesheng, but the hosts held their nerve to start the tournament with full points.
Final Score: India 4–3 China
Highlights:
Live Updates
- 29 Aug 2025 10:12 AM GMT
End of quarter 1!
India earn a late penalty corner in the first quarter. Abhishek delivers a precise injection, and Harmanpreet unleashes a strike, but it sails wide. The first quarter ends with China holding a slender lead.
Score: India 0–1 China
- 29 Aug 2025 10:07 AM GMT
12' China Scores from Penalty Corner!
China earn a penalty corner and make it count as Du Shihao expertly converts, giving the visitors the lead despite India’s early pressure.
Score: India 0–1 China
- 29 Aug 2025 10:05 AM GMT
10' India probing, China defending deep!
India crafts a promising forward move, but China’s defense remains compact and organized, making it hard to find a clear chance. Coach Fulton rotates his players with rolling substitutions to keep the momentum fresh.
Score: India 0–0 China
- 29 Aug 2025 10:00 AM GMT
6' India on the Front Foot
India build sustained pressure, showing much improved attacking rhythm compared to their European FIH Pro League outings. However, they are yet to break through China’s solid defense.
Score: India 0–0 China
- 29 Aug 2025 9:57 AM GMT
Goal denied after Review!
India’s early celebration is cut short as the goal is overturned following a video review by China. The game restarts with a free hit for China, keeping the scoreline unchanged.
Score: India 0–0 China
- 29 Aug 2025 9:57 AM GMT
3' India converts Penalty Corner!
India earn a penalty corner just three minutes in. Hardik delivers a precise injection, and Mandeep finishes with a clinical strike to put India ahead early in the game.
- 29 Aug 2025 9:54 AM GMT
1' Early attack from India!
India launch an immediate attack as Abhishek drives into the circle and takes a powerful strike on goal. However, China’s goalkeeper Wang Wiehao is alert and blocks the attempt, keeping the scoreline level.
- 29 Aug 2025 9:51 AM GMT
Kick-Off in Rajgir!
The referee blows the whistle to start the match in Rajgir, Bihar. India, donning their blue kit, will attack from left to right, while China moves from right to left, setting the stage for an exciting opener.
