<p>A win against the Chinese would ensure India through to Friday’s semifinals. But even if they lose, the Indian eves will still be in contention for the last four stage. <br />In that case, India will have to beat Malaysia in their last Group A match to qualify as group runners-up.<br /><br />Judging by the credentials, China are clear favourites as they had won a silver at the last Olympics, a gold in the last Asian Games and a third rank in the FIH ladder, clear 11 rungs above India. <br /><br />The Indians will though have to improve their performance several notches up than their earlier two matches when they play China who are in the elite league.</p>
<p>A win against the Chinese would ensure India through to Friday’s semifinals. But even if they lose, the Indian eves will still be in contention for the last four stage. <br />In that case, India will have to beat Malaysia in their last Group A match to qualify as group runners-up.<br /><br />Judging by the credentials, China are clear favourites as they had won a silver at the last Olympics, a gold in the last Asian Games and a third rank in the FIH ladder, clear 11 rungs above India. <br /><br />The Indians will though have to improve their performance several notches up than their earlier two matches when they play China who are in the elite league.</p>