Hockey WC 2023 India Vs Spain: The first encounter in the Hockey World Cup will be between the hosts India and Spain. Both the teams will be face to face at the Birsa Munda International Hockey Stadium in Rourkela. This match between India and Spain will start at 7 pm Indian time. The Indian team, captained by Harmanpreet Singh, is one of the strong medal contenders on their own soil this time. In the world rankings, where Team India remains at the sixth position, Spain’s team is at the eighth position. In such a situation, today there will be a fierce competition between the two big teams.
Head to head record of India and Spain:
Let us tell you that the Spanish team is also one of the strongest hockey teams. But Team India has always had the upper hand against Spain. The results of the last several matches have also gone in favor of India. So far 30 international matches have been played between the two countries, in which India won 13 matches while Spain won 11 matches while six matches were drawn. When the last encounter between the two teams took place in the 2020 Olympic Games, Team India had won. In such a situation, in today’s match also, Team India seems to have a strong upper hand in comparison to Spain.
The first match of the Hockey World Cup will be played in Rourkela.
Let us tell you that this time India got the hosting of the World Cup. Two cities of Odisha (Bhubaneswar and Rourkela) are going to host the entire World Cup. If we talk about today’s match, then this match will be played between the hosts India and Spain. The match between the two teams will be played at the Birsa Munda International Hockey Stadium in Rourkela. The match between India and Spain will start at 7 pm Indian time.
Where to Watch Live Telecast & Live Streaming:
All matches of the Hockey World Cup 2023 in India will be telecast live on TV channels – Star Sports First, Star Sports Select 2 and Star Sports Select 2 HD. While the live streaming will be available for free on the Disney+Hotstar app and website to enjoy the Hockey World Cup online. Users will have to subscribe to the OTT service to watch the match. All the matches of the World Cup are being organized in Bhubaneswar and Rourkela in Odisha.
The 16 teams were divided into four groups:
1. Group A: Australia, Argentina, France and South Africa.
2. Group B: Belgium, Germany, Korea and Japan.
3. Group C: Netherlands, New Zealand, Malaysia and Chile.
4. Group D: India, England, Spain and Wales.
Source: newstrack.com”