India Vs Malaysia LIVE Score, Hockey Asia Cup 2025: MAS Strike Early As IND Chase Equaliser

Quarter 1 comes to a close, and it is far from the start India would have wanted. Trailing to that early Malaysian strike, the hosts have struggled to find rhythm or create anything meaningful going forward.

Let’s see how the second quarter unfolds.

India are yet to find their spark in attack. No clear chances created from open play and not a single set piece earned, leaving Malaysia largely untroubled so far.

India keep pressing, this time through Jarman who slaps one into the circle for Dilpreet. His touch takes it goalward but the ball flies over the bar. They earn a long corner from it, yet the chance fizzles out without troubling Malaysia.

India finally carve out their first opening, still trailing 0-1 in the 7th minute. Hardik sprays a lovely aerial ball from left to right, picking out Dilpreet, who slides it into Raj Kumar inside the circle. The shot comes off the stick awkwardly, though, and drifts wide. A missed chance to level things up.

India go hunting for an instant reply, Harmanpreet Singh leading the charge as they press high. The Malaysian defence, though, stands tall and keeps the hosts out in the 3rd minute.

What just happened! Malaysia have struck inside the very first minute, leading 1-0 already. Shafiq Hassan charged in from the 23-metre line, brushed Sanjay aside and blasted a tomahawk into the far corner, leaving Pathak rooted. A dream start for Malaysia and a shock for India.

Quarter 1 begins! Harmanpreet Singh, celebrating his 250th game for India, takes charge as the hosts settle into possession right from the start. Barely a minute on the clock, it stays India 0-0 Malaysia, but there’s already a sense that both sides are up for it.

The national anthems begin, Malaysia’s first, their players standing tall in line, eyes fixed ahead. Then comes India’s turn, and the stadium swells with sound. Harmanpreet, on his 250th, stands firm with his teammates, every note hitting deeper. A proper goosebumps moment before the first whistle.

Rajgir’s weather is not looking great, and like many other parts of India, it has been raining hard with the entire turf now covered in water. At 7:00 PM, it’s 31°C but feels closer to 37° with 75% humidity, strong 25 km/h wind gusts, and thick cloud cover choking the sky. With the Korea vs China match still unfinished, India vs Malaysia is almost certain to be delayed, just as we saw with the nearly hour-long wait yesterday.

India and Malaysia have played each other 126 times across competitions. India lead Malaysia 88-17 with 21 draws. In the Asia Cup, India have won 17 of their 24 meetings with Malaysia, losing only three matches and drawing four.

India boast a strong Asia Cup tournament history, winning the continental title three times: in 2003, 2007, and 2017. They also made multiple semi-final and final appearances.

Malaysia's best Asia Cup performance was finishing as runners-up twice in 2017 and 2022. In fact, the 2017 final was the last meeting between India and Malaysia at the Asia Cup, which India won 2-1 thanks to two early goals.

India and Malaysia clash in a crucial Super 4s tie at the Asia Cup Hockey 2025 in Rajgir on Thursday (September 4), with both sides unbeaten so far. Three-time champions India edged past China and Japan before thrashing Kazakhstan 15-0, while Malaysia, last edition’s runners-up, beat Bangladesh and stunned South Korea before routing Chinese Taipei 15-0. In the Super 4s, India drew with Korea, and Malaysia eased past China, setting the stage for a high-voltage battle tonight.

When is the India Vs Malaysia, Hockey Asia Cup 2025 match being played?

The India Vs Malaysia, Hockey Asia Cup 2025 match will be played on Thursday, 4 September 2025, at 7:30 PM IST.

Where to watch the India Vs Malaysia, Hockey Asia Cup 2025 match live online in India?

The India Vs Malaysia, Hockey Asia Cup 2025 match will be live-streamed on the Sony LIV app and website in India.

Where to watch the India Vs Malaysia, Hockey Asia Cup 2025 match live broadcast in India?

The India Vs Malaysia, Hockey Asia Cup 2025 match will be televised live on the Sony TEN 2 and Sony TEN 2 HD channels in India.

We’re back with another live blog, and this one’s a cracker, India vs Malaysia in the Hockey Asia Cup 2025! Stick around as we bring you every twist and turn from Rajgir. Pushback is at 7:30 PM IST, so grab your spot and stay tuned for all the live action.