FIH Pro League: India Set for High-Voltage Clash Against Pakistan After Impressive Win Over Netherlands
India's men's hockey team will face arch-rivals Pakistan in the opening match of the FIH Pro League, marking their first meeting since the 2024 Asian Champions Trophy. Riding high after a 3-2 victory over world number two the Netherlands and a win over reigning world champions Germany, India will look to extend a decade-long unbeaten run against Pakistan.
India enter the contest with a dominant record against Pakistan over the past decade. The Indian side remains unbeaten across 17 matches during the last 10 years, registering 15 victories and two draws, underlining its supremacy in the historic rivalry.
The team will look to carry forward the momentum gained from an impressive 3-2 victory over world number two the Netherlands in their final match of the Rotterdam leg of the FIH Pro League. Jugraj Singh, Abhishek and Rajinder Singh found the net in a memorable win that boosted India's confidence ahead of the much-anticipated clash.
India's campaign in Rotterdam also featured another significant triumph against reigning world champions and world number five Germany, further strengthening the team's preparations and form ahead of the encounter with Pakistan.
With recent victories against some of the world's strongest teams and an unbeaten record against Pakistan over the past decade, India will seek to extend its dominance and make a strong start to its FIH Pro League campaign in a match carrying immense sporting significance.

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