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The stage is set in Kuala Lumpur for a thrilling conclusion to the FIH Hockey Nations Cup 2025 as Pakistan takes on New Zealand in a high-stakes final today, June 21st. For hockey enthusiasts in Pakistan and around the world, this isn’t just a match for the trophy; it’s a battle for a coveted spot in the elite FIH Pro League, a prize that could redefine the immediate future of the winning team. The air is thick with anticipation as fans eagerly await the face-off, hoping to see the Green Shirts lift the cup.
🕕 Match Details
- Fixture: Pakistan vs New Zealand
- Date: Friday, 21 June 2025
- Time: 6:00 PM (Pakistan Standard Time)
- Venue: National Hockey Stadium, Kuala Lumpur
🏑 Match Preview
Pakistan enters the final with high confidence after a dramatic 3-2 shootout victory over France in the semi-final. The regulation time ended 3-3, but under pressure, the Men in Green held their nerve. Goalkeeper Akmal Hussain delivered clutch saves, while the attackers made their penalties count.
New Zealand has looked dominant throughout the tournament and defeated Pakistan earlier in the group stage 4-3. They’ll be looking to repeat that performance and lift the title.
🇵🇰 Pakistan Hockey Team Squad – FIH Nations Cup 2025
🧤 Goalkeepers
- 🧤 Muneer‑ur‑Rehman
- 🧤 Abdullah Ishtiaq Khan
👥 Field Players
- 🧢 Ammad Butt (Captain)
- 🎖️ Rana Waheed (Vice-Captain)
- 🏑 Mohammad Abdullah
- 🏑 Mohammad Sufyan Khan
- 🏑 Abdul Mannan
- 🏑 Hamad Anjum
- 🛡️ Arshad Liaquat
- 🏑 Moeen Shakeel
- 🏃 Zakrya Hayat
- 🧲 Ghazanfar Ali
- 🏹 Salman Razaq
- 🏑 Junaid Manzoor
- 🌀 Afraz Khan
- 🚀 Abdul Rehman
- 🔄 Ahmad Nadeem
- 🧱 Muhib Ullah (Reserve)
- 🔁 Afraz Khan (Alternate entry)
- 🌟 Hannan Shahid
🇳🇿 New Zealand Hockey Team Squad – FIH Nations Cup 2025
🏑 Head Coach: Greg Nicol
🧤 Captain: Dom Dixon (GK)
🔄 Reserves: Dylan Thomas*, Patrick Ward, Bradley Rothwell*
🧤 Goalkeepers
- 🧤 Dom Dixon (Captain)
- 🧤 Louis Beckert
🛡️ Defenders / Midfielders
- 🛡️ Scott Cosslett
- 🛡️ Charlie Morrison
- 🛡️ Malachi Buschl
- 🛡️ Nic Woods
- 🛡️ Brad Read
- 🛡️ Sean Findlay
- 🛡️ Hayden Phillips
🎯 Forwards
- 🎯 Sam Hiha
- 🎯 Simon Yorston
- 🎯 Gus Nelson
- 🎯 Jonty Elmes
- 🎯 Scott Boyde
- 🎯 George Baker
- 🎯 Benjamin Culhane
📝 Notes
- 🆕 Debutants: Louis Beckert, Gus Nelson, Finn Ward
- ⚠️ Injury Update: Sam Lane (original captain) ruled out due to hamstring injury
- 🔁 Activated from Reserves: Dylan Thomas
- 🔄 Reserve Added: Bradley Rothwell
🔥 What’s at Stake?
Victory means more than just a trophy. Pakistan are fighting to secure a place in the FIH Pro League, which offers global exposure and elite competition. A loss would delay that dream for at least another year.
⚔️ Head-to-Head Stats
Pakistan and New Zealand have faced each other five times in major international competitions since 2016. Unfortunately for Pakistan, New Zealand has won all five encounters, making this final a shot at redemption for the Green Shirts.
| Date | Tournament | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Jun 2025 | FIH Nations Cup | New Zealand | 4 – 3 |
| 08 Jun 2024 | FIH Nations Cup | New Zealand | 2 – 1 |
| 21 Jan 2024 | Olympic Qualifiers | New Zealand | 3 – 2 |
| 31 Jul 2022 | Commonwealth Games | New Zealand | 4 – 1 |
| 09 Apr 2016 | FIH Invitational | New Zealand | 5 – 3 |
📺 Live Telecast & Streaming
📡 Tapmad is the official broadcaster for Pakistan, providing live streaming of the final match.
Hockey fans in Pakistan can catch all the live action from the FIH Hockey Nations Cup final. Tapmad holds the official broadcasting rights in the country and will be live-streaming the entire match. Don’t miss this opportunity to witness a pivotal moment for Pakistan hockey.
🇵🇰 National Support & Morale
The semi-final victory has reignited national passion. Leaders like President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif praised the team, urging them to bring home the title.