'Dabdaba tha, hai aur rahega': Hockey India hails 7-1 demolition of Pakistan in FIH Pro League
New Delhi, June 27
Hockey India celebrated the men's team's emphatic 7-1 victory over arch-rivals Pakistan in the FIH Hockey Pro League in London, saying the performance reflected the team's dominance and everything that makes Indian hockey special.
The FIH Hockey Pro League clash had everything that makes Indian hockey special. The Men in Blue delivered a commanding performance to defeat Pakistan 7-1 in London, extending India's decade-long winning streak over the arch-rivals to now 17 matches," Hockey India posted on X after the resounding win.
India produced one of their finest displays against Pakistan in recent years, combining clinical finishing with disciplined defending to register a memorable 7-1 victory. The Men in Blue scored through three penalty corners, a penalty stroke, and well-worked field goals to completely outclass their traditional rivals.
The Indian side dictated the pace from the opening whistle, enjoying the bulk of possession and repeatedly troubling Pakistan's defence with swift passing and incisive attacking moves. Their relentless pressure resulted in a dominant scoreline, while the defence remained compact to restrict Pakistan to just one goal.
The victory extended India's unbeaten run against Pakistan to 17 consecutive international matches, a streak that now spans a decade and underlines the growing gulf between the two teams in world hockey.
The commanding win also provided a major boost to India's FIH Hockey Pro League campaign and reaffirmed the team's credentials as one of the world's leading hockey nations. The players celebrated passionately after the final whistle, capping a memorable evening in London.
For Pakistan, the defeat marked another disappointing chapter in the storied rivalry as they struggled to cope with India's intensity, structure, and execution. For the Men in Blue, however, the 7-1 triumph served as another statement performance, reinforcing their dominance over their neighbours and delighting Indian hockey fans with a display of attacking flair and clinical efficiency.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Amazing performance! But I also feel bad for Pakistan hockey. The rivalry used to be so intense in the 80s and 90s. Hope they can rebuild and make matches competitive again. Still, proud of our team! 👏
This is what happens when you have a proper system, structured grassroots programs, and consistent international exposure. India has moved miles ahead in hockey while Pakistan has stagnated. No surprise here. Just celebration! 🎉
I remember watching the 2014 Asian Games final when we broke the jinx against Pakistan. Now 17 matches unbeaten—what a turnaround! The team's transformation under this coaching staff is remarkable. Jugnu, Harmanpreet, all our players are world-class now.
While I'm thrilled with the win, we can't get complacent. We still need to perform consistently against top teams like Australia and Belgium in major tournaments. But today, let's enjoy this victory. A great day for Indian hockey! 🏑🔥
London mein aisa karna, that too against Pakistan! The boys are making us proud every single time. This is what real dominance looks like—not just winning, but doing it with style. Good to see Hockey India celebrating our players properly. 🙌
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