Women's Asian Champions Trophy 2024: India vs China preview, head to head, starting lineup, prediction, and live-streaming details

By SC Desk

Modified Nov 15, 2024 16:46 IST

India are unbeaten in Women's Asian Champions Trophy 2024 so far (Image Credits: Hockey India)

India will lock horns with China in their fourth Women's Asian Champions Trophy 2024 group-stage clash on Saturday, November 16, at the Rajgir Hockey Stadium in Bihar. This is one of the most anticipated matches of the tournament.

India continued their unbeaten run at the Women's Asian Champions Trophy 2024 with a dominating 13-0 victory in their previous game against Thailand, coming out all guns blazing as expected.

Deepika starred in India's win as she scored five goals. The hosts piled on the misery as Preeti Dubey, Lalremsiami and Manisha Chauhan scored two goals each as well.

On the other hand, China have also won all three of their games so far at the Women's Asian Champions Trophy 2024. In their last outing, they registered a hard-fought 2-1 win over Japan. They continue to remain atop the points table as well.

China are on top with nine points. India have also managed to secure nine points but are second on the table, only behind China on goal difference. Hence, this makes the contest all the more exciting as it is now a top-of-the-table battle.

Both teams are unbeaten, which sets it up for a thrilling encounter as India gear up to face Paris 2024 Olympics silver medalists China.

India vs China Women's Asian Champions Trophy 2024

Match Details

Match Details: India vs China, Women's Asian Champions Trophy 2024

Date and Time: Saturday, November 16, 4:45 PM IST

Venue: Rajgir Hockey Stadium, Bihar, India

India vs China head-to-head

The Indian and Chinese women's teams have a fair bit of history when it comes to hockey. The two sides have played against each other 45 times. China hold the edge in this rivalry, having won 28 times while India have won only 11 times, with six matches having ended in a tie.

The two sides last met at the 2023-24 FIH Pro League in February this year, where China beat India twice. Therefore, despite an unbeaten run, the hosts will be under some pressure going into this contest, as they aim to settle scores.

India vs China squads

India

Savita Punia, Bichu Devi Kharibam, Udita, Jyoti, Vaishnavi Vitthal Phalke, Sushila Chanu Pukhrambam, Ishika Chaudhary, Neha, Salima Tete (captain), Sharmila Devi, Manisha Chauhan, Sunelita Toppo, Lalremsiami, Navneet Kaur (vice-captain), Preeti Dubey, Sangita Kumari, Deepika, Beauty Dungdung.

China

Jiali Chen, Yunxia Fan (Captain), Guoting Hao, Haiyan Huang, Jingyi Li, Chencheng Liu, Tangjie Liu, Xiaoyan Ma, Xuejiao Ma, Jinzhuang Tan, Surong Wu (Goal Keeper), Wenjuan Xu, Yanan Xu, Anhui Yu, Xueling Zeng, Dian Zhang, Jiali Zheng, Lihang Wang, Ting Li.

India vs China predicted lineups

India

Savita Punia, Sangita Kumari, Lalremsiami, Navneet Kaur, Sushila Chanu Pukhrambam, Salima Tete (captain), Neha, Deepika, Preeti Dubey, Manisha Chauhan, Beauty Dungdung

China

Yunxia Fan (Captain), Dian Zhang, Xueling Zeng, Jinzhuang Tan, Jiali Chen, Yanan Xu, Tangjie Liu, Guoting Hao, Jingyi Li, Lihang Wang, Ting Li

India vs China prediction

Both sides have not lost a single game at the Women's Asian Champions Trophy 2024 so far. India registered a massive win against Thailand while China pulled off a tough win over Japan.

However, China have a strong record against India in the past and recent meetings as well. India will have to put their best foot forward if they are to defeat China in this clash.

China are expected to win this game but India certainly have a chance to beat the table-toppers.

Prediction: China to win the match.