India vs Japan LIVE: India look to continue winning run

Hello and welcome to our live coverage of the Asian Champions Trophy, where defending champions India take on Japan.

India have been in sensational form at the Asian Champions Trophy, beginning their title defence with a thumping 13-0 victory over Bangladesh.

Mandeep Singh struck a hat-trick as the hosts dominated from start to finish. They followed it up with a commanding 5-2 win over China.

Japan, meanwhile, edged Bangladesh 1-0 after beating Korea 3-2.

The action continues at the Asian Champions Trophy as India gear up to take on Japan at the Olympian Surjit Singh Hockey Stadium in Jalandhar.

Riding high on back-to-back victories over Bangladesh and China, the hosts will be eager to extend their winning run.

Japan, however, will pose another challenge as India look to maintain their momentum and strengthen their title push. Let the battle begin!