Paris Olympics 2024: India vs Australia Pool B hockey match date, time, and broadcast details

The Indian men’s hockey team is gearing up for a pivotal encounter against Australia on Friday, August 2, at the Paris Olympics 2024. The match will start at 4:45 PM IST at the Yves du Manoir Stadium in Paris. Indian viewers can catch the live action on Sports18 network channels or stream it on the Jio Cinema app and website.

Current Standings
Following their first loss of the tournament to Belgium, India has dropped to third place in Pool B. Currently, India has 7 points from two victories against New Zealand and Ireland, a draw with Argentina, and a defeat to Belgium. Australia, with 9 points from three wins and one loss to Belgium, holds the second position. The match against Australia is crucial for both teams as a win could secure a higher position in the Pool B standings ahead of the quarterfinals.


Recent Performance
In their recent match, India’s performance against Belgium was marked by strong initial play but ended in a 3-2 loss. Despite dominating possession in the first two quarters and effectively thwarting Belgian scoring opportunities, including two penalty corners, the team could not secure a win. Prior to this, India had registered a 3-2 victory over New Zealand, a 1-1 draw with Argentina, and a 2-0 win against Ireland.

Historical Matchup
Historically, Australia has had a significant advantage over India. Out of 144 encounters between the two teams, Australia has won 99 times, while India has secured 25 victories, and 21 matches have ended in draws. In Olympic history, Australia has won 6 out of 11 matches against India, with India winning 3 and 2 matches ending in a draw.

Qualification Status
Both India and Belgium have already qualified for the quarterfinals from Pool B. India’s performance in the group stage has included a mixture of wins, draws, and losses, setting the stage for a critical match against Australia to finalize their seeding for the knockout rounds.

Match Schedule

Date: Friday, August 2
Time: 4:45 PM IST
Venue: Yves du Manoir Stadium, Paris
Live Broadcast: Sports18 network channels
Livestreaming: Jio Cinema website and app