India vs Pakistan Hockey Clash Today: Historic First-Ever Pro League Meeting In London
The iconic India vs Pakistan hockey rivalry will be revived on a new global stage as the two teams meet twice in the FIH Pro League 2025-26 London leg , marking their first-ever encounters in Pro League history .
The matches will be played at the Lee Valley Hockey & Tennis Centre , adding fresh significance to one of world hockey’s most celebrated rivalries. Both fixtures form part of the concluding phase of the European leg of the tournament.
India, led by captain Harmanpreet Singh , will enter the contests with strong momentum after impressive wins over Netherlands and Germany during the Rotterdam leg. The squad also features experienced players such as Manpreet Singh , Hardik Singh, Amit Rohidas, Vivek Sagar Prasad and Abhishek, reflecting a balanced mix of youth and experience.
Pakistan, meanwhile, are still searching for their first points in the competition. In their maiden Pro League campaign , they have lost all 12 matches so far and currently sit at the bottom of the nine-team standings. With regular captain Ammad Shakeel Butt’s availability uncertain due to visa delays , experienced players like Abu Bakar Mahmood and Sufyan Khan are expected to shoulder leadership responsibilities.
The rivalry remains one of the most intense in international hockey history. Overall, Pakistan hold the edge with 82 wins in 181 matches , while India have registered 67 victories , and 32 matches have ended in draws. However, recent results favour India, who have won 15 of the last 17 encounters , including a 2-1 victory at the Asian Champions Trophy 2024 .
India currently occupy the eighth position in the Pro League standings with 10 points from 12 matches, while Pakistan remain winless. Despite contrasting form, both sides are expected to deliver high intensity given the historic nature of the rivalry.
FIH Pro League 2025-26: India vs Pakistan Schedule (IST)
• June 23 (Tuesday): Pakistan vs India – 7:00 PM
• June 26 (Friday): India vs Pakistan – 10:30 PM
India will also face hosts England on June 26 and 28 as part of the same London leg, marking their final assignment of the season.
FIH Pro League 2025-26: India vs Pakistan Squads
India hockey team:
Harmanpreet Singh (captain), Mohith Honnenahalli Shashikumar, Suraj Karkera, Amit Rohidas, Sumit, Sanjay, Yashdeep Siwach, Amandeep Lakra, Jarmanpreet Singh, Jugraj Singh, Hardik Singh, Manpreet Singh, Rajinder Singh, Raj Kumar Pal, Nilakanta Sharma, Vivek Sagar Prasad, Rabichandra Singh Moirangthem, Mandeep Singh, Sukhjeet Singh, Abhishek, Aditya Arjun Lalage, Dilpreet Singh, Shilanand Lakra, Selvam Karthi.
Pakistan hockey team:
Ammad Butt (captain), Abdullah Ishtiaq Khan, Muhammad Abdullah, Arbaz Ahmad, Mubashar Ali, Khan Nadeem, Sufyan Khan, Moin Shakeel, Waheed Ashraf Rana, Hannan Shahid, Zikriya Hayat, Arshad Liaqat, Usama Bashir, Ahmad Nadeem, Ghazanfar Ali, Muhammad Hammadudin, Rehman Abdul, Afraz, Waleed Rana, Umair Sattar, Abu Mahmood, Ali Raza, Abdul Manan, Muhammad Ammad, Waqar, Muneeb Ur-Rehman, Junaid Manzoor.
Fans in India can watch the matches live on Star Sports Select 2 and Star Sports Select 2 HD , while live streaming will be available on the JioHotstar app and website .
With history, pressure, and pride on the line, the two encounters are set to add a new chapter to the enduring India-Pakistan sporting rivalry , now unfolding on the elite global hockey stage.