India vs Malaysia Asia Cup Hockey Super 4: India vs. Malaysia today, Team India will come down to strengthen the final claim

New Delhi. The Indian team, captained by Harmanpreet Singh, will land in their second match of Hockey Asia Cup Super 4 on Thursday i.e. Rajgir Hockey Stadium today. India has played their first match of Super Four 2–2 from South Korea, while Malaysia has upheld the winning rhythm by defeating China. Malaysia has become the first team to win all its matches so far. India will have to be alert with this team. Captain Harmanpreet Singh, Mandeep Singh and Hardik are in excellent form. India would like to strengthen the final claim by winning the match against Malaysia. Malaysia is very close to entry into the final. Which defeated China 2–0 in its first super four match.

Hockey teams of India and Malaysia (IND Vs MAS) have been face to face 126 times. During this time India has won 88 matches. While Malaysia has registered 17 wins. There are 21 draws. If India defeats Malaysia in this match, then the chances of reaching the finals will increase. Winning in this match is very important for Team India. All teams have to play 3-3 matches on the Super 4 stage. India has played the first match draw.

Host India lost several opportunities against defending Champion Korea in their first match of Super four. Team India had to be satisfied on a 2-2 draw. The Indian team’s performance was better in terms of the ball capturing and occasions, but the Korean team scored a draw by strongly defending. Both teams got one point each.

Hardik Singh (8th minute) gave India an initial lead after which Yang Jihun (12th minute) and Hionhong Kim (14th minute) scored a consecutive goal to score Korea. Mandeep Singh (52nd minute) gained equal in the final quarter. The Indian team won all the matches of Pool A in which it defeated China 4-3, Japan 3-2 and then trampled Kazakhstan 15-0.