As both India and Pakistan gear up for a high-profile encounter in the Asian Champions Trophy 2023, both teams are on completely different trajectories in the tournament. The upcoming match, the last round-robin league fixture, is important for both sides, but more so for Pakistan.
India, a 3-time champion of the tournament, have already secured a spot in the semifinals. Their journey in the tournament has been marked by an undefeated record in the four matches they've played so far. On the other hand, Pakistan's performance has been more inconsistent, with one win, a couple of draws, and a loss. Their aspirations of advancing to the semifinals hinge on the outcome of this crucial showdown.
For Pakistan, victory in this match would guarantee their progression to the last four stage. However, a loss would place their fate in the hands of the match result between China and Japan. Should Pakistan find themselves on the losing side on Wednesday, they will rely on China to overcome Japan. If Japan manages to win, the margin of their victory will play a crucial role.
In addition to their own performance, Pakistan's hopes are also tied to the performance of other teams. They will be keenly watching the match between Malaysia and South Korea, hoping for a significant victory for Malaysia. Such an outcome could prove beneficial for Pakistan's advancement in the tournament.
Hosts India though will not be happy with a loss or a draw against their arch-rivals and based on their form, they should be able to see off the Men in Green on Wednesday.
When will India vs Pakistan Asian Champions Trophy 2023 match take place?
India vs Pakistan contest will be played on Wednesday, August 9. The match will start at 8:30PM IST.
Where is India vs Pakistan Asian Champions Trophy 2023 match being played?
The Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium in Chennai will host the contest between the two arch-rivals.
Where can you watch the live TV telecast of India vs Pakistan hockey match?
India vs Pakistan match in the Asian Champions Trophy 2023 will be telecast live on the Star Sports Network.
Where can you watch the live stream of India vs Pakistan Asian Champions Trophy 2023 match?
The match can be streamed live on the Fancode App.
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