A packed crowd of 19,000 is expected at MDC Stadium today to witness the match between the two giants of Asian field hockey.
India have to beat arch-rivals Pakistan to advance to the semi-finals behind Australia from Pool A.
Australia had to work hard to beat a spirited Pakistan 1-0 on Saturday to book a place in the last four.
India kept themselves in contention with a 4-0 win over Scotland in the last match of the day. In front of a crowd of 15,000 yesterday, the Indian women beat South Africa 3-1 but failed to advance to the semi-finals.
* Agency
