Hockey Asia Cup 2025 Super 4 HIGHLIGHTS: India book final date with Korea, beat China 7-0 in Rajgir
India have booked the final berth with a 7-0 dominating win against China in Rajgir.
IND vs CHN
Team India delivered a commanding performance in Rajgir on Friday, thrashing China 7-0 in their final Super 4 clash of the Men’s Hockey Asia Cup 2025 to seal a place in the final against defending champions Korea.
From the very first whistle, the Men in Blue showed intent, aggression, and a clinical edge. Shilanand Lakra opened the scoring in the 4th minute, tapping in from close range to give India an early lead. Just three minutes later, Dilpreet Singh added a second after capitalizing on a defensive scramble, putting the pressure squarely on the Chinese side.
India continued their dominance in the second quarter as Mandeep Singh made it 3-0 with a tidy finish before halftime. With a three-goal cushion, the hosts went into the break brimming with confidence and control.
The third quarter saw India step up the tempo even further. Rajkumar Pal added a fourth goal before doubling his tally moments later, making it 5-0 and sending the Rajgir crowd into a frenzy. By then, the outcome was beyond doubt.
In the final quarter, Abhishek joined the party with two quick goals — the first a sharp strike early in the quarter and the second a powerful finish to complete the 7-0 rout. India’s defensive discipline was equally impressive, as they kept China scoreless throughout the match.
With this dominant win, India not only booked a ticket to the final but also sent a strong message to Korea ahead of their title clash on September 7. The final promises to be a cracker, with India carrying both form and home support into the high-stakes encounter.
| Hockey Asia Cup 2025 Super 4 points table | |||||||||
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | ScF | ScA | PDiff | Pts |
| 1 | India | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 7 |
| 2 | Korea | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 8 | -2 | 4 |
| 3 | Malaysia | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 4 | -1 | 3 |
| 4 | China | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
Korea have already made their way into the final of the competition after a miraculous win against Malaysia after coming back from 1-3 to win the tie 4-3 eventually.
9:06 PM
India vs China Asia Cup Hockey Super 4 LIVE SCORE UPDATES: India book final date with Korea!
A more than convincing win on the night for the Men in Blue who have booked their final berth against Korea with a 7-0 win against China on the night.
8:55 PM
India vs China Asia Cup Hockey Super 4 LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Abhishek makes it 2 for him!
Abhishek turns and shoots to make it 7-0 in the 5th minute of the quarter on the night as the Chinese players look down on morale and body language.
8:51 PM
India vs China Asia Cup Hockey Super 4 LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Abhishek makes it 6!
Abhishek scores his 1st of the night right at the start of the final quarter to make it 6-0
8:46 PM
India vs China Asia Cup Hockey Super 4 LIVE SCORE UPDATES: End of 3rd quarter!
India are well and truly dominating the tie with the final spot now 15 minutes away from the hosts.
8:40 PM
India vs China Asia Cup Hockey Super 4 LIVE SCORE UPDATES: 5-star performance from India!
India have scored 5 goals past the Chinese side now as they are pretty comfortable into the tie and the crowd cheering them on another level.
8:36 PM
India vs China Asia Cup Hockey Super 4 LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Another one for India!
Rajkumar on the scoresheet again as India make it 4-0 now. Running riot at the moment the Men in Blue. They are all but confirmed fo the final spot now.
8:28 PM
India vs China Asia Cup Hockey Super 4 LIVE SCORE UPDATES: 3rd quarter kicks off!
India kick start the 2nd half with another half an hour still left to play before they confirm the final spot.
8:19 PM
India vs China Asia Cup Hockey Super 4 LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Half-time!
A good lead to take into the half-time break for India as they lead by 3 goals to nil. All to do for China if they are to make their way into the final.
8:06 PM
India vs China Asia Cup Hockey Super 4 LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Mandeep makes it 3-0!
Another goal for India as Mandeep makes it 3-0 with a finish from close range!
8:03 PM
India vs China Asia Cup Hockey Super 4 LIVE SCORE UPDATES: 2nd quarter begins!
The 2nd quarter begins as India look to add another goal or two in the 1st half.
8:00 PM
India vs China Asia Cup Hockey Super 4 LIVE SCORE UPDATES: End of 1st quarter!
The first 15 minutes have ended with India taking a 2-0 lead.
7:51 PM
India vs China Asia Cup Hockey Super 4 LIVE SCORE UPDATES: India double their lead!
Dilpreet makes it 2-0 after a scramble in the penalty area in the 7th minute.
7:47 PM
India vs China Asia Cup Hockey Super 4 LIVE SCORE UPDATES: India get the lead!
India take the early lead as Shilanand Lakra converts the tap in to make it 1-0 in the 4th minute.
7:42 PM
India vs China Asia Cup Hockey Super 4 LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Action begins!
China kick start the final group game of the tournament against hosts India.
7:29 PM
India vs China Asia Cup Hockey Super 4 LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Action about to begin!
The players are ready to take the field to finalise their final spot on the night against China.
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First Published: Sep 06 2025 | 4:44 PM IST
