Women's Asian Champions Trophy 2024: India vs Malaysia preview, head to head, starting lineup, prediction, and live-streaming details
Hosts India will play Malaysia in their opening match of the Women's Asian Champions Trophy 2024 on Monday, November 11, at the Rajgir Hockey Stadium. This is the eighth edition of the tournament and all matches will be played at the same venue throughout.
India are the defending champions of the Women's Asian Champions Trophy, having beaten Japan in the final last year. They will be keen to defend their title this year and are among the favorites as well.
The Indian women’s hockey team will be led by 22-year-old midfielder Salima Tete, a dynamic new captain celebrated for her speed and agility on the field. Former captain Savita Punia remains a key part of the squad.
This tournament marks India’s first major outing under new head coach Harendra Singh, who stepped in following Janneke Schopman’s tenure. Schopman’s departure came after the Indian women’s team narrowly missed qualification for the Paris 2024 Olympics.
India’s path to this competition has not been easy, having come off a tough Olympic Qualifiers campaign where they were close to earning a spot for Paris 2024.
It been a challenging season for India, with only two wins from 16 matches in the Women’s FIH Pro League, along with 13 losses and a draw.
Malaysia, who will face India in the opening match, have consistently finished fifth in recent major tournaments: the Women's Asian Champions Trophy last year, the 2022 Asian Games, and the 2022 Asia Cup. However, they claimed the top spot in the 2023 South East Asian Games.
India’s current world ranking is ninth, while Malaysia stand at 23rd, setting the stage for an exciting clash between the two teams.
India vs Malaysia Women's Asian Champions Trophy 2024 Match Details
Match Details: India vs Malaysia, Women's Asian Champions Trophy 2024
Date and Time: Monday, November 11, 4:45 PM IST
Venue: Rajgir Hockey Stadium, Bihar, India
India vs Malaysia Head-to-head
The Indian and Malaysian Women's hockey teams have faced each other 19 times, with India emerging victorious 18 times while one match has ended in a draw.
The Indian women’s hockey team holds a strong recent record against Malaysia, winning 5-0 in the 2023 Jharkhand Women’s Asian Champions Trophy and 6-0 at the 2022 Asian Games.
Prior to these victories, India also achieved a dominant 9-0 win over Malaysia in the 2022 Women’s Asia Cup.
India vs Malaysia 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.
Malaysia
Dayang Abang, Azmyra Azhairy, Nur Azhar, Nurul Azman, Anith Humaira Baharudin, Aqilrullah Nur Che, Juliani Din (Captain), Insyirah Effarizal, Zawiatul Hartomo, Thibatharshini James, Nur Mohammed, Khairunnisa Mohd, Nur Mohd, Siti Mohd, Zati Muhamad, Siti Nasir (Goal Keeper), Fitrinur Ramlee (Goal Keeper), Siti Shaikh, Nurmaizatul Syafi, Nurathirah Syamsul, Nur Yussaini, Nur Zainal (Goal Keeper).
India vs Malaysia Predicted Lineups
India
Salima Tete (C), Navneet Kaur (VC), Savita Punia (goalkeeper), Deepika, Manisha Chauhan, Udita, Jyoti, Neha, Sharmila Devi, Preeti Dubey, Vaishanvi Vitthal Phalke
Malaysia
Juliani Din (C), Siti Mohd, Siti Shaikh, Khairunnisa Mohd, Nurmaizatul Syafi, Nur Zainal (goalkeeper), Dayang Abang, Nurul Azman, Azmyra Azhairy, Nur Mohammed, Nur Yussaini
India vs Malaysia Prediction
Hosts India have a brilliant head-to-head record against Malaysia and have also been successful in all of their recent matches against them. India are also ranked 9th, higher than lower-ranked Malaysia (23).
Despite a tough period this year, this Indian team has a good mix of experience and youth. Malaysia will be under pressure as the hosts start this game as firm favorites.
Prediction: India to win
India vs Malaysia Live Telecast Details, Channel List
TV: Sony Sports Ten 1 and DD Sports TV
Live Streaming: Sony LIV