India vs Malaysia head to head

India vs Malaysia Live: Can India make it 4 out of 4?

India will face Malaysia in a battle of unbeaten sides in their fourth league match of the Asian Champions Trophy at Jalandhar's Olympian Surjit Singh Hockey Stadium on Sunday.

Both teams have won all three of their matches so far, with India sitting above Malaysia on goal difference. The clash will be crucial as they look to secure a top-two finish and strengthen their chances of reaching the semi-finals.

Harmanpreet Singh has led India's charge with five penalty-corner goals, while Abhishek and Mandeep Singh have scored three times each. Malaysia, meanwhile, will bank on Abu Kamal Azrai, who has netted four goals, with Akhimullah Anuar and Azimuddin Kamaruddin contributing three apiece.

India needed a late surge to overcome Japan 4-1 in their previous outing. After a tight opening three quarters, Harmanpreet broke the deadlock in the final period with a powerful dragflick. Abhishek and Vishnukant Singh also found the net as India pulled away.

The hosts began their campaign with a commanding 13-0 win over Bangladesh before beating China 5-2. Malaysia have also enjoyed a perfect run, setting up an intriguing contest between the tournament's two in-form sides.

With the top four teams advancing to the semi-finals, both sides will be eager to maintain their winning momentum and strengthen their position in the league standings.