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THE TIMES OF INDIA | Nov 04, 2026, 18:53:20 IST

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India vs South Korea Hockey Semi Finals: Defending champions India will look to book their place in the final of the 2026 Asian Champions Trophy when they face South Korea in the semi-final at the Olympian Balbir Singh Senior International Hockey Stadium in Mohali on Wednesday.

India head into the knockout clash in impressive form, having won all five of their league-stage matches to finish at the top of the standings with 15 points. The hosts scored 34 goals and conceded just five, underlining their dominance throughout the tournament.

Harmanpreet Singh has led India's charge with nine goals, while Sukhjeet Singh and Dilpreet Singh have also made valuable contributions with four goals each.

India will be particularly confident after registering an emphatic 8-0 victory over South Korea in their final league-stage encounter. However, captain Harmanpreet and head coach Craig Fulton will be wary of complacency as the Koreans look to produce a stronger performance in the knockout stage.

South Korea will need to improve their defensive organisation and find ways to contain India's attacking threat, particularly from penalty corners. India have also enjoyed recent success against the Koreans, including an 8-2 victory at the 2026 Asian Games.

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18:50 (IST) Nov 04

IND vs KOR Hockey Live Score: head-to-head record

India have enjoyed the upper hand in their recent encounters against South Korea. In 26 meetings between the two sides, India have registered 16 victories, while seven matches have ended in draws.

18:40 (IST) Nov 04

IND vs KOR Hockey Live Score: Key players to watch

Harmanpreet Singh (India): The Indian captain remains the biggest threat from penalty corners. With nine goals in the tournament, his contribution could once again prove decisive.

Sukhjeet Singh (India): One of India's most consistent attacking performers, Sukhjeet has scored four goals and will look to exploit spaces in the South Korean defence.

Dilpreet Singh (India): His movement and finishing ability have added another dimension to India's forward line. He will be expected to play an important role in creating scoring opportunities.

18:33 (IST) Nov 04

IND vs KOR Hockey Live Score: Japan into the finals

Japan have booked their place in the Asian Champions Trophy 2026 final after defeating Malaysia in a penalty shootout following a goalless draw. They will face the winner of the ongoing India vs South Korea semi-final.

18:20 (IST) Nov 04

IND vs KOR Hockey Live Score: South Korea eye response after 8-0 defeat

South Korea face a challenging assignment against the defending champions, particularly after suffering an eight-goal defeat in their previous encounter.

The Koreans struggled to contain India's attacking combinations and found it difficult to deal with the hosts' pace and intensity. Their defensive organisation will need significant improvement if they are to remain competitive in the semi-final.

18:10 (IST) Nov 04

IND vs KOR Hockey Live Score: Abhishek participation in doubt

India's biggest concern ahead of the semi-final could be the fitness of Abhishek, who reportedly picked up an ankle injury. His availability will be crucial for the hosts, given his attacking contribution throughout the competition.

Head coach Craig Fulton will also be keen to ensure that his players do not become complacent after their commanding league-stage performances.

17:55 (IST) Nov 04

IND vs KOR Hockey Live Score: Harmanpreet and Sukhjeet lead India's dominant run

Harmanpreet Singh has led from the front, scoring nine goals to emerge as the tournament's leading scorer. The Indian captain has been particularly effective with penalty corners, while Jugraj Singh has also contributed three goals.

The forward line has been equally impressive, with Sukhjeet Singh and Dilpreet Singh scoring four goals each. Their movement, attacking combinations and ability to create opportunities have made India difficult to contain.

17:45 (IST) Nov 04

IND vs KOR Hockey Live Score: India enter semis with confidence

India head into the semi-final with considerable confidence after registering an emphatic 8-0 victory over South Korea in their final league-stage encounter on Monday. The result further strengthened India's position as favourites, but the hosts will be aware that their opponents will be eager to put that performance behind them.

17:37 (IST) Nov 04

IND vs KOR Hockey Live Score: India in a dominant form

The defending champions have been in outstanding form throughout the tournament, finishing the league stage unbeaten with five consecutive victories. India collected 15 points from five matches, scoring 34 goals while conceding just five, underlining their dominance at both ends of the pitch.

17:37 (IST) Nov 04

IND vs KOR Hockey Live Score: India eye final spot

India will look to continue their dominant run and book a place in the final of the 2026 Asian Champions Trophy when they take on South Korea in the semi-final at the Olympian Balbir Singh Senior International Hockey Stadium in Mohali

India vs South Korea Hockey Semi Finals: India will look to continue their dominant run and book a place in the final of the 2026 Asian Champions Trophy when they take on South Korea in the semi-final at the Olympian Balbir Singh Senior International Hockey Stadium in Mohali on Wednesday.

The defending champions have been in outstanding form throughout the tournament, finishing the league stage unbeaten with five consecutive victories. India collected 15 points from five matches, scoring 34 goals while conceding just five, underlining their dominance at both ends of the pitch.

However, the knockout stage presents a different challenge, and captain Harmanpreet Singh will be keen to ensure that his side maintains the same intensity against a South Korean outfit looking to bounce back from a heavy defeat in their previous meeting.