India produced a clinical and comprehensive performance in their Super-4 showdown against China on September 6, storming to a 7-0 triumph to book their place in the Asia Cup 2025 final. The onslaught began early: Shilanand Lakra struck in the 4th minute, followed swiftly by Dilpreet Singh in the 7th and Mandeep Singh in the 18th, establishing a dominant first-half lead. The second half continued India’s control, with goals from Raj Kumar Pal, Sukhjeet Singh and a brace by Abhishek sealing the emphatic result.

With this convincing win, India topped the Super-4 standings and set up a high-stakes final against defending champions South Korea on September 7. The performance marked a sharp turnaround from earlier matches—India had edged China 4-3 in their group-stage opener, thanks to a Harmanpreet Singh hat-trick. Now, led by coach Craig Fulton, the Indian team looks to carry their newfound attacking rhythm and momentum into the final, eyeing their fourth continental title.