This intriguing matchup sees Punjab FC, having won both of their opening games, sitting in third place in the points table, while Hyderabad FC, who lost 3-0 to Bengaluru FC with late goals in Matchweek 2, look to recover. Both managers will be facing each other for the first time in their ma
Following Team India's massive 280-run win over Bangladesh in the first Test match of the two-game series, Rohit Sharma's side continued to lead in the World Test Championship (WTC) points table.
Hosts China beat Japan 2-0 to march into the semifinal as they climbed up to No.3 in the points table here at the ongoing Hero Asian Champions Trophy being held at the Moqi Hockey Training Base here on Saturday.
While India, led by ace dragflicker Harmanpreet Singh, will go into the match as table toppers, Ammad Butt-led Pakistan will take on India as an unbeaten side placed number in the points table.
A spirited performance by Malaysia saw them edge past Japan with a 5-4 win in the ongoing Asian Champions Trophy at the Moqi Hockey Training Base in China on Thursday.
Besides Rajkumar Pal (3', 25', 33'), Araijeet Singh Hundal (6', 39') Jugraj Singh (7'), Captain Harmanpreet Singh (22') and Uttam Singh (40') also contributed to India's third consecutive win of the tournament. With this win, they have consolidated their lead at the top of the points table,
The two-match Test series between Pakistan and Bangladesh will kick off on August 21 at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium in Pakistan. The two Tests against Bangladesh will mark the first assignment of Jason Gillespie as Pakistan's Test coach.
As things stand, the previous edition's finalists, India and Australia, lead the points table. New Zealand, Sri Lanka, England and Pakistan occupy the middle spots, while South Africa, Sri Lanka and West Indies take the final three positions.