HighLights
  1. India vs Malaysia will be played at the Olympian Surjit Singh Hockey Stadium in Jalandhar.
  2. Fans can watch the match live on the JioHotstar app and website.
  3. India have won their first three matches against Bangladesh, China and Japan.

India will face Malaysia in their fourth round-robin match of the Men’s Asian Champions Trophy 2026 on Sunday, November 1. The match is scheduled to begin at 7:00 PM IST at the Olympian Surjit Singh Hockey Stadium in Jalandhar.

Harmanpreet Singh’s side have won their first three matches and already secured a place in the semifinals, while Malaysia will be looking to challenge the hosts after also making an unbeaten start.

The fixture is an important one in the race for the top position in the group. India began their campaign with a commanding 13-0 win over Bangladesh before beating China 5-2 and Japan 4-1.

Malaysia, meanwhile, have also won all three of their matches and will provide a tougher test for the defending champions.

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India vs Malaysia Live Streaming: Where To Watch For Free?

The India vs Malaysia Asian Champions Trophy 2026 match will be telecast live on Star Sports Select 2 in India. Fans can also watch the live streaming through the JioHotstar app and website.

However, a free online streaming option has not been confirmed. Fans looking to watch the match at the stadium can attend the tournament without purchasing tickets, as Hockey India has announced free entry for spectators at the venues.

International viewers can follow the tournament through the Indian platforms, subject to regional availability and subscription requirements.

India vs Malaysia: Team News And Match Preview

India have enjoyed a strong start to their title defence, registering three consecutive victories in Jalandhar. Their latest result was a 4-1 win over Japan, with captain Harmanpreet Singh converting a penalty corner to break the deadlock before the hosts scored three more goals in the final quarter.

Malaysia, however, are expected to offer a different challenge. They have also won all three of their matches and will be keen to avenge their 5-1 defeat to India in the Asian Games 2026 final. Their attacking threat and ability to counter quickly could test the Indian defence.

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India head coach Craig Fulton has acknowledged that Malaysia are a difficult opponent and will expect his players to start with greater intensity.

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India vs Malaysia Predicted Playing XI

India predicted XI: Suraj Karkera (GK), Jarmanpreet Singh, Harmanpreet Singh (c), Amit Rohidas, Sanjay, Hardik Singh, Nilakanta Sharma, Vivek Sagar Prasad, Abhishek, Mandeep Singh, Sukhjeet Singh.

India vs Malaysia: Head-to-Head And Tournament Stakes

India defeated Malaysia 5-1 in the final of the Asian Games 2026, but the upcoming encounter could be a much closer contest. Both teams have already qualified for the semifinals, making the result important for determining their final group-stage positions and potential knockout opponents.

India have won the Asian Champions Trophy five times and are the defending champions. They lifted the title in 2024 after defeating China in the final and will now aim to secure a third consecutive championship.


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