LAHORE, Sept 12: Defending champions Pakistan will take on India on Nov 7 in the third Asian Champions Trophy hockey tournament scheduled to be held in Japan from Nov 2 to 10.

According to the draws announced by the Asian Hockey Federation, Pakistan will play their first match against Oman on Nov 2 with China being their next rivals on the very next day.

Malaysia will take on Pakistan on Nov 5 while the all-important clash between Pakistan and India will be held on Nov 7.

Pakistan will lock horns with hosts Japan in the last outing on Nov 8 with classification matches and the final being played on Nov 10.

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