India vs Australia Hockey Series: Perth Stadium to Host Four Matches, Live Streaming Details to Be Announced Later.

India's hockey team will face Australia in a four-match series from August 15 to 21 at the Perth Hockey Stadium. The matches will serve as a high-level tune-up for the upcoming Asia Cup 2025 and a chance for players to make their case for final selection. The series comes after India's historic 3-2 win over Australia at the 2024 Paris Olympics. The live streaming details of the series have not been announced yet.

India's men's hockey team is set to embark on a crucial tour to Australia, where they will face the hosts in a four-match series from August 15 to 21 at the Perth Hockey Stadium. This series will serve as a high-level tune-up for the upcoming Asia Cup 2025, scheduled to take place 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 this tour a key milestone in India's buildup [1].

The eighth-ranked Indian team will be playing the sixth-ranked hosts, with the matches scheduled for August 15, 16, 19, and 21. The series comes after India's historic 3-2 win over Australia at the 2024 Paris Olympics, their first Olympic victory over Australia since the 1972 Munich Games [1]. While Australia has historically dominated the rivalry, winning 35 of the 51 matches played between the two teams since 2013, recent encounters have shown India closing the gap [1].

Chief Coach Craig Fulton has emphasized the importance of this tour, stating that it comes at a crucial time for the team, just ahead of the Hero Asia Cup. "While these are technically friendly matches, they form a very important part of our preparation phase," he 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" [1]. The coach also noted that the first two matches will be used for selection purposes, while the remaining games will be played with the shortlisted squad for the Asia Cup.

The live streaming details of the series have not been announced yet, but the matches will be played at 3:30 PM IST on August 15, 16, 19, and 21 [2]. The series promises to be a fiercely competitive contest, with both teams looking to gain an edge in their preparations for the upcoming tournaments.

References:
[1] https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/sports/indian-mens-hockey-team-set-to-tour-australia-for-four-match-series/
[2] https://www.business-standard.com/sports/other-sports-news/india-vs-australia-hockey-full-schedule-dates-time-ist-live-streaming-125072501512_1.html