Rajgir, August 31(HS): In a pivotal Group A showdown of the Men's Hockey Asia Cup 2025, India, led by captain Harmanpreet Singh, is set to face Japan today at the Rajgir Hockey Stadium, Bihar. Both teams enter the contest on equal points after commanding opening victories—Japan with a dominant 7-0 sweep over Kazakhstan and India narrowly edging China 4-3 in a thrilling encounter. Japan currently tops the group due to a superior goal difference, adding extra intensity to what promises to be a fiercely competitive encounter.

Squads:

India: Sumit, Jarmanpreet Singh, Sanjay, Harmanpreet Singh, Amit Rohidas, Jugraj Singh, Krishan Pathak, Suraj Karkera, Mandeep Singh, Shilanand Lakra, Abhishek, Sukhjeet Singh, Dilpreet Singh, Rajinder Singh, Raj Kumar Pal, Hardik Singh, Manpreet Singh, Vivek Sagar Prasad.

Japan: Raiki Fujishima, Yuto Higuchi, Kosei Kawabe, Yamato Kawahara, Yusuke Kawamura, Naru Kimura, Kisho Kuroda, Kazumasa Matsumoto, Ken Nagayoshi, Yosei Oba, Shogo Sasaki, Ryosuke Shinohara, Kaito Tanaka, Seren Tanaka, Keita Watanabe, Hyota Yamada, Shota.

The match is a must-watch for hockey enthusiasts, showcasing top-tier Asian field hockey talent battling for continental supremacy.

The match will start at 3 PM IST, Sunday, August 31, at the Bihar Sports University Hockey Stadium in Rajgir.

The India vs Japan Hockey Asia Cup 2025 match will be telecast live on Sony TEN 1 and Sony TEN 1 HD TV channels in India. The match will also be live streamed on the SonyLiv app and website.

Hindusthan Samachar / Jun Sarkar