India vs Bangladesh Asian Games 2023 men's hockey Highlights: IND beat BAN 12-0 to top Pool A table

Harmanpreet Singh (2', 4', 32')

Mandeep Singh (18', 24', 46')

Lalit Kumar Upadhyay (23')

Amit Rohidas (28')

Abhishek (41', 57')

Nilkanta Sharma (47')

Sumit (56')

It's all over and it is India, who produce another dominant show and beat Bangladesh 12-0. With this outcome the Harmanpreet Singh-led unit finish top in their respective group.

Sumit scores the 11th goal for India as he penetrates from the left and hits it straight at the keeper. The ball takes a deflection of his foot and ricochets inside the goalpost.

Abhishek makes it 12-0 moments later as we witnesses some great passes being exchanged among Hardik, Gurjant, and Abhishek. IND 12-0 BAN (57')

India get another penalty corner with a little over six minutes remaining in the fourth quarter. However, the Bangladesh keeper makes a good save.

Some charge by Bangladesh as they look for a counter but it is brilliantly defended by the Indian players, in particular Jarmanpreet Singh. IND 10-0 BAN

An ambitious attempt by Sumit from the edge of the circle, more towards the left. But fails to control his shot as the ball sails over the goalpost. IND 10-0 BAN (52')

The fourth and final quarter is underway and Mandeep Singh scores in the opening minute. Abhishek attracts the defenders before scooping the ball towards Mandeep, who hammers the ball inside the post with a hook kind of shot.

Moments later Nilakanta Sharma takes India's goal tally to double digits.

IND 10-0 BAN (47')

India get another penalty corner and this time the team surprises Bangladesh with a new variety. With the defenders focused on Harmanpreet, the ball is rolled behind but the shot goes wide of the goalpost.

Another penalty corner towards the closing stages of the third quarter and it is saved by the Bangladesh keeper.

IND extend their lead to 8-0 at the end of third quarter.

Bangladesh get some control as the ball is finally seen in the Indian circle. However, the ball is cleared comfortably by India and a ball is released towards Abhishek on the left flank. He runs with the ball before taking a shot from the edge of the circle. Brilliantly executed and it is goal number 8 for India. IND 8-0 BAN (41')

India build another attack after a combination of passes in the Bangladesh half but the goalkeeper comes to their rescue. Evades the danger with a save by his foot.

Moments later a penalty corner awarded to India, which is saved by the goalkeeper, the rebound is saved too and a goalline save by a defender. However, the referee signals for another penalty corner. The second one is easily dealt by Bangladesh. IND 7-0 BAN (39')

The third quarter is underway and India once again get an early penalty corner.

Harmanpreet does the rest as the Indian skipper hits it wide of the goalkeeper, which hits his hands before deflecting towards the top corner of the post. That will be goal no. 7. IND 7-0 BAN (32')

There's another penalty corner as Sumit hits it in the centre from left side of the circle, which is saved by the goalkeeper. However, the rebound hits a Bangladesh player's body, which is awarded as penalty corner.

India try a different drill as instead of targeting the goal, they indulge in passes before taking a strike at the goal but the ball goes wide.

That will be the end of 2nd quarter as India enter the half-time with a healthy 6-0 lead.

India get another penalty corner as Hardik gets a pass, who receives but the ball taps on the legs of a Bangladesh defender.

With no Harmanpreet on the pitch, Amit Rohidas does the job for India as he hits the ball inside the post with a strong dragflick. IND 6-0 BAN (28')

India get a penalty corner moments after scoring the fourth. Same drill but this time the ball is saved by the Bangladesh goalie but Mandeep Singh scores on the rebound. IND 5-0 BAN (24')

India maintain their hold in the contest, which leads to the fourth goal. Abhishek saves the ball from going behind in the left side, before releasing the ball towards the middle.

Lalit Kumar Upadhyay taps the ball inside the goal. IND 4-0 BAN (23')

Mandeep Singh makes it 3-0 for India. A good combination in the middle before the ball is released towards Abhishek, stationed inside the Bangladesh circle. He selflessly squares it to Mandeep, who rams the ball inside an empty goal. IND 3-0 BAN (17')

The second quarter is underway. And once again it is India, who start on an attacking note.

We are done with the first quarter and India finish with a 2-0 lead.

Bangladesh build a rare attack as there is a sprint from the left flank, following which there is a cross towards the Indian goal. However, there are plenty of blue shirts and hardly any Bangladesh players so no real threat is caused. IND 2-0 BAN (12')

India maintain their grip and build attacks as the ball mostly remain in the Bangladesh half.

Bangladesh are looking to build passes but have lost possession very easily. IND 2-0 BAN (9')

Bangladesh concedes another penalty corner. Harmanpreet scoops the ball inside the Bangladesh circle to find Jarmanpreet but a high stick by a Bangladesh defender leads to penalty corner.

India once again convert the penalty corner, same result, same scorer.

Two goals for Harmanpreet in two minutes. IND 2-0 BAN (4')

India get an early penalty corner and Harmanpreet does, what he does best. Drag flicks the ball into the right corner of the goal as India go 1-0 up in the third minute of the 1st quarter. IND 1-0 BAN (3')

The action begins and as expected India are on the attack. Bangladesh manage to evade the early danger but India continue to keep possession. IND 0-0 BAN (2')

The teams arrive in the middle for the national anthems. We are done with the pre-match rituals, action to begin shortly.

The last time the two teams met was back in Asian Champions Trophy in Dhaka in 2021. Then India thrashed Bangladesh 9-0.

Krishan Pathak, Jarmanpreet Singh, Harmanpreet Singh, Sumit, Varun Kumar, Manpreet Singh, Hardik Singh, Samsher Singh, Abhishek, Gurjant Singh, Mandeep Singh