So, India go down fighting against Germany in the 1st Test. India could've won this convincingly some other. Too wasteful in front of the goal. 1 penalty stroke missed by Harmanpreet

India will look to bounce back in the second and final game tomorrow.

Despite taking their keeper off, India have not managed to produce anything. Less than a minute left now. 

IND 0:2 GER ('59)

Germany take another long shot but fail to make a decisive touch. A third goal from them would be end of this tie. India not making most of their possession count

IND 0:2 GER ('55)

Germany tries score but Amit Rohidas makes a crucial intervention. At the other end, India make a circle entry but Germany manage to clear their lines. 

IND 0:2 GER ('51)

No goals in the third quarter! India's wait for a goal goes on. Both teams have had their chances but Germany's lead remains 2-0 with 15 minutes left.

IND 0:0 GER ('45)

India waste another PC, their 7th of the match. No luck whatsoever. Germany's 2-0 lead still intact. Can't remember the last time when Harmanpreet missed so many PCs

IND 0:2 GER ('41)

Germans threaten! Another chance for the visitors as a long shot was taken outside the circle. Thankfully for India, there was no touch inside the D

IND 0:2 GER ('36)

We are back underway with the start of the 3rd quarter. India attacking from right to left now. They missed 6 PCs and 1 stroke in first half. Need a strong comeback

IND 0:2 GER ('31)

Suraj Karkera saves the PC but the ball manages to bounce back and enter the goal. A sucker punch to India just before the break. Germany double their lead

IND 0:2 GER (30)

Video referral shows a penalty stroke, but Harmanpreet Singh's stroke is stopped by the German 'keeper. Huge let off for Germany. Huge opportunity missed by India

IND 0:1 GER ('30)

India win another penalty corner, late in Q2. Harmanpreet with a successful review. Harmanpreet Singh fails to score but a rebound goal by Dilpreet Singh sees India equalise. However, Germany have taken a review.

IND 0:1 GER ('30)

India have now squandered five Penalty Corners already! Abhishek has been brilliant with the release. However, a finish has been missing. Germany just doing enough to block the attempts

IND 0:1 GER ('26)

Another penalty for India! This time for a foul outside the D. Harmanpreet is on the field this time. Varun Kumar called by the captain for second battery. Harmanpreet with a brilliant fake attempt. He lays the ball for Varun, who fails to hit the target

IND 0:1 GER ('22)

Sumit weaves his magic down the right channel. Twisting and turning, beats a couple of players before firing a low cross towards Sanjay, who was waiting inside the D. However, he fails to get his stick to it

IND 0:1 GER ('17)

India attempts a circle penetration but the whistle is blown before the ball could enter the D. India will now look to bounce back in the 2nd quarter.

IND 0:1 GER ('15)

Excellent through ball but Sukhjeet fails to trap the ball down the left channel. Had he controlled the ball, he would've had acres of space to run and take a shot.

IND 0:1 GER ('12)

Dilpreet Singh makes a hash of his drag flick. Amit Rohidas on the second battery, but fails even on the rebound. Harmanpreet not on the field as India waste their first PC of the math

IND 0:1 GER ('10)

No PC for Germany! The decision has been overturned after a successful review from India captain Harmanpreet. Germany absolutely dominant in this Q1

IND 0:1 GER ('8)

Henrik Mertgens makes use of India's poor defence to put Germany ahead early in this first quarter. India's defense in absolute tatters

IND 0:1 GER ('4)

We are underway from the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium. India to attack left to right in this 1st quarter. For the reminder, Germany dashed the spirited Indian side's dream of a berth in the final by recording a come-from-behind 3-2 win in the semifinals of the men's hockey competition at Paris Olympics few month back.

IND 0:0 GER ('1)

The players have done their warm-ups. Germany to play in their all black away kit. We are all set for the start. But, it's time for the national anthems first. 

So, Jarmanpreet starts from the bench. Manpreet gets a start. The last international match played here was the 2014 Hero World League Final but world hockey has changed since then.

Our starting XI to face Germany in the first PFC India vs Germany Bilateral Hockey Series!
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India captain Harmanpreet Singh also expressed his excitement of playing his first international match in New Delhi.

Here's what he said: "I'm really excited to be playing in Delhi again. I have a lot of fond memories of this city and the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium. Back in 2013, I was part of the junior camp held here, and I spent countless hours training and honing my skills at this very stadium. It played an important role in my development as a player, so returning here to play an international match feels like a special homecoming. The atmosphere, the crowd, and the significance of this venue make it even more thrilling."

Since 2013, the two sides have faced each other 19 times, with India winning 8 matches and Germany 7. However, Germany won the last encounter between the two sides, a 3-2 win in the Paris Olympics 2024.

After a decade-long hiatus, international hockey returns to the capital. The Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium last hosted an international match during the Hockey World League Final in January 2014

Hello and welcome to our live coverage of the India vs Germany hockey match. The Indian men's hockey team would still have the echoes of their Paris Olympics semi-final defeat against Germany ringing in their ears. As the two sides square off in a bilateral series, the Indians would be keen to extract their revenge.