India vs Australia hockey head-to-head
While recent encounters have been closely fought, Australia have historically held the edge in the head-to-head meetings, winning 35 of the 51 matches played between the two teams since 2013.
The Indian hockey team has won nine times, while seven matches ended in draws.
The series will serve as important preparation for India ahead of the Asia Cup, set to be held in Rajgir, Bihar, from August 29 to September 7.
The tournament offers a direct qualification spot for the FIH Hockey Men’s World Cup 2026, making the Australia tour key in India’s buildup.
India will also look to bounce back after a disappointing 2024-25 FIH Pro League season which saw them finish eighth and narrowly avoid relegation.
“This tour comes at a crucial time for us, just ahead of the Asia Cup in Bihar. While these are technically friendly matches, they form a very important part of our preparation phase,” India chief coach Craig Fulton said.
“Playing against a team like Australia will test us in all aspects – both on the ball and off it – and that is exactly what we need to sharpen up before a major tournament.”
The squad trained at the SAI Centre in Bengaluru before travelling to Australia on August 8.
India vs Australia hockey 2025 schedule
As per Indian Standard Times (IST)
- August 15, Friday: India vs Australia match 1 – 3:30 PM
- August 16 Saturday: India vs Australia match 2 – 3:30 PM
- August 19, Tuesday: India vs Australia match 3 – 2:10 PM
- August 21, Thursday: India vs Australia match 4 – 2:10 PM
Indian men’s hockey team: Australia tour 2025
Goalkeepers: Krishan B Pathak, Suraj Karkera
Defenders: Sumit, Jarmanpreet Singh, Harmanpreet Singh (captain), Sanjay, Amit Rohidas, Nilam Sanjeep Xess, Jugraj Singh, Poovanna CB
Midfielders: Rajinder Singh, Raj Kumar Pal, Hardik Singh, Manpreet Singh, Vivek Sagar Prasad, Rabichandra Singh Moirangthem, Vishnu Kant Singh
Forwards: Mandeep Singh, Shilanand Lakra, Abhishek, Sukhjeet Singh, Dilpreet Singh, Selvam Karthi, Aditya Lalage