The freeze in hockey matches between Pakistan and India will officially come to an end today as the two rekindle their historic rivalry in Malaysia during the Sultan of Johor Cup 2025.
The build-up to the contest is once again dominated by headlines that have little to do with the sport, but this latest meeting may signal a thaw in sporting relations between the two nations. After Pakistan sat out the 2025 Asia Cup in India and with the future of the Junior Hockey World Cup still uncertain, this might be the only time the hockey teams of these nations share the turf for a while.
India arrive sitting at second in the Sultan of Johor Cup table after winning each of their first two contests, while Pakistan currently sit third with one win and one loss on their record. A victory against India would not only boost Pakistan’s confidence but also keep their final hopes alive.
The last time these U21 teams met was back in 2024, when India won 5-3 to lift the Junior Asia Cup title.
Fans in Pakistan can catch the action live on YouTube starting at 5:15 pm (PST) via the following link.
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With emotions running high and pride on the line, expect a thrilling contest as both sides look to outplay each other in one of sport’s oldest rivalries.