IND vs PAK Asia Cup Hockey 2022 Highlights: Abdul Rana Saves the Day for Pakistan After Karthi Selvam’s Scores for India

There goes the hooter! India and Pakistan share spoils in their first matches of the Asia Cup Hockey 2022. It was a very intense clash with both sides having had their share of opportunities. Karthi Selvam gave India the lead in the first quarter and his strike kept his team on top up until the final minutes of the clash when Abdul Rana levelled the scores from a rebound. A game befitting off an India vs Pakistan clash! 

Goal! Another quarter where the action has been absolutely top-notch. Both teams have had their fair share of chances but none could find the net. But Abdul Rana has finally levelled the squares as he slotted it into the net off a rebound. Its all level now! 

Both sides have had lots of chances but India remain on top with Selvam Karthi's first-quarter strike. The goalkeepers at both ends have been excellent but Pakistan have had a greater share of scoring chances, something that they have failed to do. With 15 minutes to go, they have the final opportunity to make use of the chances that come by their way. 

Pakistan's Ejaz Ahmed misses an opportunity and it adds to the list of the chances that have gone begging today. Pakistan have clearly got to be more clinical in front of goal or they might end up losing the clash. 

India are looking to score another and they have had a flurry of chances in front of goal. Soon we might see India double their lead in this exciting and action-packed contest. 

Suraj Karkera pulls off a massive save at point-blank range. What an effort this is! India have produced some brilliant moments in the competition and this save will surely boost the others' confidence on the field. 

Another attempt from Pakistan goes begging as Ali Rizwan's drag-flick goes wide from a penalty corner. 

In an engrossing encounter, both sides have had their chances but it has been India, who have a lead courtesy of a goal by Selvam Karthi. Pakistan have had a lot of chances including an open goal but have just not been able to make it count. Let's see what the next half brings to us! 

An infringement by the Indian defense has the referee give a penalty corner to Pakistan. This time as well, they have failed to make use of the chance. India continue to remain on top. India have been composed in their defense as well and it explains why they are still ahead. Pakistan need to start maximising their chances now. The contest is engrossing though! 

India have been competitive but clinical. Pakistan on the other hand, have had several chances, including an open-goal begging. The Indian youngsters have been brilliant while Pakistan continue to impress, but in flashes. 

Pawan Rajbhar helps India get another penalty corner and Pakistan save the effort. Their keeper has been spectacular so far, denying another point blank effort earlier on.

India have a 1-0 lead as the second quarter gets underway. Selvam Karthi's drag-flick got India the lead and now, they would aim to make the most of it in the second quarter by building on. Pakistan, on the other hand, have missed an open goal with Indian goalkeeper S Karkera out of position. 

Pakistan have looked threatening but in patches, whereas India have been a much more organised unit. Opportunities have come to Pakistan and they need to make the most of them to level their score. So far, India have been clinical and hence, they gain the upper hand at the end of this first quarter. Pakistan will look to bounce back and be better in front of goal. 

Goal! India have a goal from a penalty corner with Karthi Selvam scoring with a drag flick. India looked threatening to score and young Selvam scores his first goal in international hockey on his debut. What a start! 

It is turning out to be quite an intense clash so far with no teams making it easy for the other. The defending champions who are fielding a young team are going toe-to-toe with Pakistan. Interesting so far!

Early on in this contest, Pakistan have a penalty corner and India managed to fend off the opportunity for their opponents. India now get a penalty corner and Moin Shakil sent off for taking down SV Sunil. India almost score as the ball flies over the bar.

Hello and welcome to the live blog of the highly-anticipated India vs Pakistan hockey match at the Asia Cup Hockey 2022. It is a crucial game first up for both these sides. India would be in their traditional white and blue and Pakistan in white and green.  

Take a look at the playing XI of both teams:

India: Lakra, Selvam, Simranjeet, Nilam Sanjeep, Karkera, Sunil, Raj Kumar Pal, Gowda BM, Vishnukant, Manjeet, Abhishek.

Pakistan