The Indian hockey team will kick off their Olympics 2024 campaign on the very first day of the event. Harmanpreet Singh-led Indian team will face New Zealand in their opening match. India aims to secure consecutive Olympic medals after winning bronze in 2021 by defeating Germany. In contrast, New Zealand had a disappointing finish in the last Olympics, ending in 9th place. Both teams will be looking to make a positive start to their 2024 Olympics campaign.
India’s group for the Olympics also includes Australia, Belgium, Argentina, and Ireland, in addition to New Zealand. The top four teams from the group will advance to the quarter-finals. India is ranked 7th in the FIH rankings, while Belgium is 3rd, Australia is 4th, and Argentina is 6th. In contrast, New Zealand (10) and Ireland (13) are ranked lower and are considered less challenging opponents.
IND vs NZ Men’s Hockey Match Date and Time
The India vs New Zealand men’s hockey match will be played on July 27 in Paris. The game is scheduled to start at 5:30 PM local time, which corresponds to 9:00 PM Indian Standard Time.
Head-to-head record India vs New Zeland men’s hockey
India and New Zealand have faced each other 105 times in men’s hockey history. India has the upper hand with 58 wins, while New Zealand has secured 30 victories. There have been 17 draws. In their most recent 5 encounters, India has won 4 games.
| Matches | India Won | New Zealand Won | Draw |
| 105 | 58 | 30 | 17 |
Where to watch IND vs NZ Olympics 2024 Hockey Match
Sports 18 will provide the TV telecast of the India vs New Zealand field hockey match in India. For those looking to stream the game online, it will be available on the Jio Cinema app and website.