AND THE FINAL WHISTLE HAS BEEN BLOWN!!!! India have registered a dominating win over Malaysia. The hosts defeated Malaysia 4-1 and get back to the winning ways. For India, Manpreet Singh, Sukhjeet Singh, Shilananda Lakra, and Vivek Sagar Prasad scored one goal each. For Malaysia, Shafiq Hassan scored a goal.

India miss another chance of scoring another goal. Dilpreet Singh tries to receive a pass from Jugraj Singh but fails to reach their on time. Malaysia avert the danger but the quest of scoring a goal is still on. 

IND 4:1 MAL

With 4-1 lead, India will step out on the field in the fourth and final quarter match against Malaysia. The men in blue now just need to show their defensive side as they convincingly in lead and on the cusp of clinching a big win. The last 15 minutes of the match finally begin. 

GOAL!!!!! The hosts make it 4-1 as Malaysia look completely clueless against the Indian attack. This time, Vivek Sagar Prasad turns out to be the scorer and he provides India with a big breakthrough. After failing to score during the penalty corner, India get another life as Manpreet Singh passes the ball to Vivek, who then comfortably places it into the nets. 

IND 4:1 MAL

As soon as the third quarter begins, Malaysia gain back-to-back penalty corners. However, the India defence presents a brilliant gameplay and avert both the dangers. India still lead 3-1. 

IND 3: 1 MAL

The second-half of the Super 4, Men's Hockey Asia Cup match between India and Malaysia begins. In the quarter, Malaysia will look to bounce back and try to make the scores equal. Let's play!!! 

This marks the end of the first-half of the Super 4, Men's Hockey Asia Cup match between India and Malaysia. In the first-half, India have emerged as a dominating force with 3-1 lead. For India, Manpreet Singh, Sukhjeet Singh, and Shilananda Lakra scored one goal each. For Malaysia, Shafiq Hassan scored a goal. In the remaining two quarters, India will now look to maintain their dominance over Malaysia.

GOAL!!!! After giving a brilliant assist to Sukhjeet Singh, Shilananda Lakra puts his best efforts as India get their third goal of the quarter. Lakra gets a good pass and perfectly places a scoop shot, which surpasses the defenders and even goes over the head of the keeper. India now dominate the proceedings. 

IND 3:1 MAL

GOAL!!!! Just some seconds after Manpreet Singh's strike, Sukhjeet Singh joins the party in style as India take the lead. After getting a brilliant pass from Shilanand Lakra, Sukhjeet hammers it hard as the ball finds the net after surpassing the keeper. 

IND 2: 1 MAL

AND INDIA HAVE DONE IT!!!!! India have hit equaliser as it comes from stick of Manpreet Singh. This time India perfectly capitalise on the penalty corner. A shot from the injection is saved by the keeper but Manpreet holds his nerves and hits a rebound, which lands into the net. India equalise. 

IND 1:1 MAL

OHH NOOO!!! India get a perfect opportunity of hitting the equaliser but Harmanpreet Singh fails to capitalise on it. Harmanpreet stands at the edge of the circle and fires a miscued shot. The shot lands wide off the goal and India still trail 0-1 at the end of the first quarter. 

Malaysia are not making mistakes after taking an early 1-0 lead over India. Their players are not letting India to even create any chances of scoring an equaliser. It is safe to say that India have gone on the backfoot and will aim to bounce back at the earliest. 

IND 0:1 MAL

GOAL!!!! First goal for Malaysia and can you believe this? It comes in less than a minute. Shafiq Hassan of Malaysia puts India in a troubled situation with his terrific gameplay. Shafiq just fearlessly enters the Indian circle and then fires a low shot, which goes past the goalkeeper and hits the goal. Malaysia take an early lead in the first quarter. 

IND 0:1 MAL

The moment is here as the Super 4 match of Men's Hockey Asia Cup 2025 between India and Malaysia finally begins. Malaysia will be taking the first shoot as both the teams are desperate to take an early lead in the first quarter. Let's Play!!!! 

After China beat South Korea 3-0 in their previous Super 4 match, India will need to beat Malaysia today. Otherwise India will face an uphill task. Currently China and Malaysia have 3 points each. While India n Korea have 1 each. the top two will advance to the final. 

Players of both India and Malaysia are out on the field for their respective national anthems. The Super 4 match between India and Malaysia shall begin shortly. Stay tuned for all the live updates. 

𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐃𝐘 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐁𝐀𝐓𝐓𝐋𝐄!
Here’s India’s Starting XI to take on Malaysia in the Super 4s of the Hero Asia Cup Rajgir, Bihar 2025.#HockeyIndia #IndiaKaGame #HumseHaiHockey #HeroAsiaCupRajgir pic.twitter.com/CXEzfNEOV2

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A shock in Rajgir!
China down defending champions Korea 3–0 in the Super 4s, ending Korea’s campaign at the Hero Asia Cup Rajgir, Bihar 2025.#HumseHaiHockey #HeroAsiaCupRajgir pic.twitter.com/kaCqbgO5iM

— Hockey India (@TheHockeyIndia) September 4, 2025

“We have to make the most of our chances, and it is important to stay mentally strong. Against Korea, we made some mistakes early on, which put us behind, but our structure and game tempo were good. We got a lot of opportunities, but we couldn’t apply the final touch. This is a big lesson for us. Every team in the Super 4 is strong, and we will need to be mentally tougher. I have full faith in my team that in the upcoming matches we will definitely be able to convert these chances into goals," said Mandeep Singh. 

Commanding performance!
Bangladesh secure a 5–1 victory over Kazakhstan in the 5–8th place match at the Hero Asia Cup Rajgir, Bihar 2025, and will now take on Japan in the 5/6th place play-off on Saturday.#HumseHaiHockey #HeroAsiaCupRajgir pic.twitter.com/XdPaO53Owe

— Hockey India (@TheHockeyIndia) September 4, 2025

Hosts India maintained their unbeaten run with a hard-fought 2-2 draw against defending champions Korea in their opening Super 4 stage match of the Asia Cup on Wednesday. Hardik Singh (8') gave India the early lead, before Yang Jihun (12’) and Hyeonhong Kim (14') struck in quick succession to put Korea ahead. Mandeep Singh (52') restored parity in the final quarter to help India secure a point.

Hello and welcome to our live coverage of the Men's Hockey Asia Cup 2025, Super 4 match between India and Malaysia, straight from Rajgir in Bihar. Stay tuned for all the live updates.