India vs Pakistan Men's Hockey Semi-Final LIVE Score, Asian Games 2026 Live Updates: India Edge Past Pakistan After Abhishek's Last-Gasp Winner

India vs Pakistan Men's Hockey Semi-Final, Asian Games 2026 LIVE Updates: The first quarter has started! The players indulged in high-fives too unlike men's cricket games of late. India's attack has been terrific in this Asian Games with Dilpreet Singh, Harmanpreet Singh and Abhishek on song. For Pakistan, Sufiyan Khan is their top pick and will have the responsibility to score the goals. India are unbeaten in the competition so far and have momentum on their side after topping Pool A with five wins from five games. The defending champions opened their campaign with a 13-1 demolition of Indonesia before following it up with a 16-1 victory over Sri Lanka. India then defeated South Korea 8-2, their biggest Asian Games win over the Koreans, before recording a 2-0 victory against hosts Japan in their most closely fought pool encounter. They completed the group stage in emphatic fashion, shutting out Bangladesh 10-0. Pakistan had looked set to top Pool B and potentially avoid India until a narrow 4-5 defeat to Malaysia dropped them into second place and set up Thursday's semifinal. (Asian Games 2026 Medal Tally)

India vs Pakistan Live Score, Asian Games 2026 IND vs PAK Men's Hockey Semi-Final LIVE Updates

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Oct 01, 2026 13:01 (IST)

India vs Pakistan Hockey Live Updates: Match starts

It's time for the national anthems. The team high-five before the high-voltage clash. 'Ghana muqabla' says the commentator. It truly is!

Oct 01, 2026 12:44 (IST)

IND vs PAK Hockey Semi-Final LIVE Score: Pakistan's Starting XI

Oct 01, 2026 12:42 (IST)

Asian Games Men's Hockey Semi-Final LIVE: India's Starting XI Out

Oct 01, 2026 12:38 (IST)

India vs Pakistan LIVE Score: Key players for India

Pakistan will have to deal with a solid Indian attack today! Dilpreet Singh, with nine goals, is joint-second on the tournament’s scoring chart, while Abhishek and captain Harmanpreet Singh have eight each. Harmanpreet’s penalty-corner drag-flicks will once again be a key weapon, particularly against a Pakistan side boasting a prolific specialist of its own.

Oct 01, 2026 12:38 (IST)

India vs Pakistan Hockey Live Updates: Pakistan's record

Pakistan registered convincing victories over Thailand (9-0), Uzbekistan (5-1), China (3-0) and Oman (7-2) before a narrow 4-5 defeat to Malaysia dropped them into second place in Pool B

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Oct 01, 2026 12:38 (IST)

IND vs PAK Hockey Semi-Final LIVE Score: Flawless India

India have been flawless in the group stages. They have scored 49 goals and conceded four so far. On their way to the semi-finals, India beat Indonesia (13-1), Sri Lanka (16-1), South Korea (8-2), Japan (2-0).

Oct 01, 2026 12:38 (IST)

Asian Games Men's Hockey Semi-Final LIVE: Recent record

India have dominated Pakistan in recent times on the hockey turf. India have not lost to Pakistan since the 2016 South Asian Games final, and Thursday's encounter offers the defending champions another opportunity to maintain that unbeaten run in a major international competition. 

Oct 01, 2026 12:06 (IST)

India vs Pakistan LIVE Score: Hello!

Hello and welcome to the live coverage of the big game! It's India vs Pakistan at the Asian Games 2026. A final spot and lot of pride is at stake today!

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