Indian men's hockey team faces Pakistan in FIH Pro League opener

On June 23, 2026, the Indian men's hockey team secured a thrilling 4–3 victory against Pakistan in the FIH Pro League opener at London’s Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre.

Despite an early goal by Pakistan’s Ahmad Nadeem, India took control in the second quarter.

Although Pakistan fought back with two late goals, India held firm to maintain their dominance.

This victory extends India’s unbeaten streak against their arch-rivals to 18 matches, a run spanning over a decade.

Manpreet Singh was named Player of the Match for his stellar performance.

With this win, India climbed to 7th place in the standings with 13 points, carrying significant momentum into their upcoming London leg matches against England.

This highly anticipated encounter, the first since the 2024 Asian Champions Trophy, once again highlighted the intense rivalry between these two nations on the world stage.