Hockey: India vs Pakistan last five meetings

The Men in Blue have had the upper hand against Pakistan in the recent past.

India have maintained their flawless record in the group stage of the hockey Men’s Asian Champions Trophy 2024 at the Moqi Training Base in Hulunbuir, China, with a 2-1 victory over Pakistan. Captain Harmanpreet Singh, who had reached the milestone of 200 career goals in the previous match, added two more to his tally in the win.

The result kept India firmly at the top of the points table, while Pakistan, suffering their first defeat of the tournament after two wins and two draws, still managed to secure a spot in the semifinals alongside India.

The intense clash between the two hockey arch-rivals took a dramatic turn when a heated exchange erupted between the players following a rough challenge by Pakistan’s Ashraf Waheed Rana on Jugraj Singh. Towards the end of the match when Pakistan were pressing hard for an equaliser, Jugraj was brought down after colliding with Rana inside the Indian circle.

Harmanpreet Singh and Jarmanpreet Singh swiftly confronted Rana, responding with sharp words before the on-field umpires, along with Pakistan captain Ammad Butt and other players, stepped in to defuse the tension and restore order.

India will now face South Korea in the semi-final clash against South Korea on September 16, 2024. 

Despite Pakistan’s defeat, they still secured a spot in the semifinals alongside India. The victory, however, allowed India to continue their dominance over Pakistan, a streak that has lasted since 2016. In their last encounter at the Hangzhou Asian Games the previous year, India overwhelmed Pakistan with a 10-2 win. Just a few months prior to that, India had also triumphed 4-0 against Pakistan at the Asian Champions Trophy 2023 in Chennai.

Pakistan holds the edge in the overall head-to-head record against India, leading with 82 wins to India’s 67. However, recent history has seen India take control, winning 15 of the last 17 encounters, with the remaining two ending in draws. Pakistan’s most recent win over India dates back to the 2016 South Asian Games final in Guwahati.

Here’s a look at the last five meetings between the arch-rivals in hockey.

India vs Pakistan last five meetings

#1 India 2-1 Pakistan (Sep 14, 2024) – Asian Champions Trophy 2024

In their latest clash, India continued their dominance over Pakistan, extending their unbeaten streak to 17 matches with a hard-fought 2-1 victory. The tightly contested game saw India come from behind, driven by two crucial goals from captain Harmanpreet Singh, who once again showcased his leadership and scoring prowess.

Despite Pakistan’s strong resistance and early lead, India managed to turn the tide and secure the win, reinforcing their superiority in recent encounters against their arch-rivals.

#2 India 10-2 Pakistan (Sep 30, 2023) – Asian Games Hangzhou 2022

The Indian men’s hockey team delivered a commanding performance against Pakistan at the 19th Asian Games Hangzhou 2022, securing an emphatic 10-2 win to extend their unbeaten streak in the tournament. Harmanpreet Singh led the charge with four goals, while Varun Kumar added two more.

Mandeep Singh, Sumit, Shamsher Singh, and Lalit Kumar Upadhyay also contributed to the historic victory, as India recorded their largest-ever margin of triumph over Pakistan.

#3 India 4-0 Pakistan (Aug 09, 2023) – Asian Champions Trophy 2023 

With a semi-final spot already secured in the Asian Champions Trophy 2023, India’s primary aim in their final group match was to top the table, especially after Malaysia’s earlier win over South Korea. India delivered a dominant 4-0 victory over Pakistan, with goals coming from Harmanpreet Singh, Jugraj Singh, and Akashdeep Singh. Harmanpreet stood out, netting two of the four goals.

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#4 India 1-1 Pakistan (May 23, 2022) – Hero Asia Cup 2022

During the Asia Cup 2022, the Indian men’s hockey team began their title defence with a 1-1 draw against arch-rivals Pakistan at the GBK Sports Complex Hockey Stadium in Jakarta, Indonesia. Selvam Karthi, making his debut, put India ahead with his first international goal in the 9th minute, but Pakistan levelled the score late in the match through Abdul Rana’s penalty corner strike in the 59th minute, resulting in a tied game.

#5 India 4-3 Pakistan (Dec 22, 2021) – Asian Champions Trophy Dhaka 2021 (3rd/4th place)

In a nail-biting contest, India narrowly defeated a determined Pakistan side 4-3 to secure the bronze medal in the 2021 Asian Champions Trophy third-place playoff in Dhaka. India’s goals came from Harmanpreet Singh, Sumit, Varun Kumar, and Akashdeep Singh.

Meanwhile Pakistan found the net through Afraz, Abdul Rana, and Moin Shakeel. This marked the second meeting between the two rivals in the tournament, with India having also triumphed 3-1 in the round-robin phase.

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