Archive · 25 Jul 2025
India Hockey Team to Play Four Matches in Australia
The Indian hockey team is going to play four matches in Australia next month.
They will play at the Perth Hockey Stadium from August 15th to 21st.
India, ranked eighth, will face Australia, who is ranked sixth.
This series is good practice for the Asia Cup, which is a big tournament happening in late August and early September.
The coach says these games will help the team get ready for the tournament and also help with team selection.
The goal is to win the Asia Cup.
The Indian men's hockey team will play a four-match series in Australia in August.
The series will be held at the Perth Hockey Stadium from August 15 to 21.
India, ranked eighth, will compete against sixth-ranked Australia.
The series serves as preparation for the Asia Cup 2025 in Rajgir.
Chief coach Craig Fulton emphasizes the importance of the tour for preparation and selection.
- Who
- The Indian and Australian men's hockey teams.
- What
- A four-match hockey series between India and Australia.
- When
- August 15 to 21.
- Where
- Perth Hockey Stadium, Australia.
- Why
- To prepare for the Asia Cup 2025.
India
Australia
Match History
India
Won one match against Australia at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Australia
Australia has historically had an edge in the rivalry, winning 35 of the 51 matches since 2013.
- Teams
- India and Australia
- Location
- Perth Hockey Stadium, Australia
- Dates
- August 15-21
- India's Ranking
- 8
- Australia's Ranking
- 6
- Purpose
- Preparation for Asia Cup 2025
- Asia Cup Location
- Rajgir, Bihar
