Harmanpreet Singh-led India will play Kazakhstan in their last Pool A game of the Men’s Hockey Asia Cup 2025. The hosts have had an excellent tournament start, winning both their first two games against China and Japan. India is at the top of Pool A with 6 points from two games, while China and Japan each have one victory to their credit, so India’s match against Kazakhstan will be imperative to keep the momentum going into the Super 4s.
India started off with a nail-biting 4-3 win against China, displaying fortitude and attacking quality. India, in the next game against Japan, remained calm in the last quarter to emerge with a 4-2 victory, which displayed skill and endurance under duress. Kazakhstan, on the other hand, have not been good defenders, giving away 20 goals in the first two games 7 to Japan and 13 to China – placing them as glaring underdogs in this match.
India vs Kazakhstan: Team News
India will start a powerful side consisting of seasoned veterans and young and new faces. A core of core players who are likely to play are Harmanpreet Singh, Sumit, Jarmanpreet Singh, Amit Rohidas, Jugraj Singh, Krishan Pathak, Mandeep Singh, Shilanand Lakra, and Manpreet Singh, among others. The Indian team will look to continue their winning streak, fine-tune attacking partnerships, and provide match practice to their bench strength ahead of the Super 4s stage.
Kazakhstan, on the other hand, will seek experience and team integration. Though the team has been leaking goals, they will try and nullify India’s talented forwards and look to exploit counter-attacks whenever they get the chance.
India vs Kazakhstan: When and Where to Watch in India
Indian hockey fans can watch this Pool A encounter on Monday, September 1, 2025. The game will kick off at 7:30 PM IST at the Rajgir Hockey Stadium in Rajgir, Bihar.
India vs Kazakhstan: Where to Watch on TV
The match will be telecast live on Sony Sports Network, allowing audiences to enjoy top-quality coverage, analysis from experts, and in-match updates. Sony Sports 1 and Sony Sports 1 HD will both broadcast the telecast.
India vs Kazakhstan: Online Broadcast
For those interested in online streaming, the game will be live streamed on SonyLiv’s app and website. The real-time commentary, score cards, and highlights can be enjoyed by fans through the platform so that they don’t miss any part of the action. Furthermore, OTT platforms such as JioHotstar and Fancode can also offer updates and coverage to hockey lovers.
India vs Kazakhstan: What’s at Stake
India has already secured their passage to the Super 4s phase, but a victory over Kazakhstan will enable them to end the group stage on a high and experiment with combinations in preparation for the knockout stages. Momentum is crucial as the tournament becomes fiercer in the subsequent phases. For Kazakhstan, the encounter provides valuable experience against one of Asia’s top sides and a chance to trial their defensive plans.
With a strong Indian team pitted against a struggling Kazakhstan side, supporters can look forward to an intense but one-sided match. Harmanpreet Singh and company will be keen to put on a complete show and lay the foundation for the tournament’s decisive knockout stages.
Monday’s encounter holds out the prospect of goals, skillful soccer, and an opportunity for India to prove their hegemony in the Asia Cup. With the countdown on, people all over India are preparing to cheer for the Men in Blue and be a part of another installment in India’s pursuit of continental success.
