Asian Champions Trophy 2023: Harmanpreet Singh Stars As India Beat Pakistan 4-0 - In Pics

Skipper Harmanpreet Singh scored twice as a dominant India beat arch-rivals Pakistan comprehensively by a 4-0 margin in their final round-robin league match to enter the semifinals on Wednesday. Harmanpreet (15th, 23rd minutes) converted two penalty corners, while Jugraj Singh (36th) netted from another set piece as India romped home to victory. India's final goal came from the sticks of Akashdeep Singh from a field play in the 55th minute. The result meant India topped the standings with 13 points from four wins and one draw. Pakistan on the other hand, are out of the tournament on goal difference despite finishing on equal five points with Korea and Japan.

Updated: 10 Aug 2023 9:58 am

Asian Champions Trophy 2023: India vs Pakistan | Photo: PTI/R Senthil Kumar

India's captain Harmanpreet Singh celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal against Pakistan during their Asian Champions Trophy 2023 Hockey match at Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium, in Chennai.

Pakistan's captain Bhutta Umar during Asian Champions Trophy 2023 hockey match against India, at Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium, in Chennai.

India's Jugraj Singh celebrates with teammate Hardik after scoring a goal against Pakistan during their Asian Champions Trophy 2023 hockey match, at Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium, in Chennai.

India's Jugraj Singh celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal against Pakistan during their Asian Champions Trophy 2023 hockey match, at Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium, in Chennai.

India's Mandeep Singh and Pakistan's Aslam Ahtisham and Khan Muhammad in action during their Asian Champions Trophy 2023 hockey match, at Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium, in Chennai.

India's captain Harmanpreet Singh celebrates with teammates after scoring the 2nd goal against Pakistan during their Asian Champions Trophy 2023 hockey match at Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium in Chennai.

India's captain Harmanpreet Singh celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal against Pakistan during their Asian Champions Trophy 2023 Hockey match at Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium, in Chennai.