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India vs Bangladesh, Asian Games hockey LIVE Score: India look to claim another big win before the semis
Catch the lives updates from the India-Bangladesh Asian Games hockey game here. Irrespective of what happens today, India will play Pakistan in the semis.
India vs Bangladesh, Asian Games hockey LIVE Score: India, already in the Asian Games semifinals, play Bangladesh in their last Pool A game today. Harmanpreet Singh’s men have been rampant so far, having comfortably won their matches against Indonesia (13-1), Sri Lanka (16-1), South Korea (8-2) and Japan (2-0). Whatever happens in today’s game — even though Bangladesh have no chance against the Indians — India are going to finish as the Pool A leaders and will play Pakistan in the semi-finals on October 1. Yes, there are mathematical equations, but they are impossible ones. So, in a manner of speaking, the focus has already shifted to the Pakistan game; however, the Indians would love to continue their rampant form against Bangladesh too.
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That's the match to look forward to. It's scheduled for October 1. Even though Pakistan are not the same team they were a few years ago, they are still decent and can spring a surprise. Meanwhile, the women's team will play South Korea the day before.
India's squad
Goalkeepers: Mohith HS, Suraj Karkera
Defenders: Jarmanpreet Singh, Harmanpreet Singh (c), Amit Rohidas, Jugraj Singh, Sanjay, Sumit, Yashdeep Siwach
Midfielders: Rajinder Singh, Raj Kumar Pal, Hardik Singh, Manpreet Singh, Nilakanta Sharma, Vivek Sagar Prasad
Forwards: Dilpreet Singh, Shilanand Lakra, Sukhjeet Singh, Mandeep Singh, Abhishek
Hello and welcome!
To our coverage of the India-Bangladesh hockey game. India look to win their fifth successive game. The match kicks off at 3:30 pm. Stay tuned for more updates.
