Bangladesh will take on Kazakhstan in the fifth-to-eighth place semi-final of the Hero Men’s Asia Cup Hockey 2025, set to be played at the Bihar Sports University Hockey Stadium in Rajgir, India, on Thursday (September 4). The match is scheduled to begin at 3:00 PM Bangladesh time.

After finishing third in Group B with three points, Bangladesh missed out on a spot in the Super4s round. Their campaign began with a 4-1 defeat to Malaysia, followed by a resounding 8-3 victory over Chinese Taipei. However, their hopes of advancing were dashed after a 5-1 loss to five-time champions South Korea in their final group match.

Despite the setback, the boys in red and green will look to end their tournament on a high note by securing a win against Kazakhstan, who finished bottom of Group A without a point. The match offers Bangladesh a chance to improve their final standing and gain valuable international experience.

With pride and ranking points at stake, both teams are expected to bring intensity and determination to the field. Fans back home will be watching closely as Bangladesh aims to bounce back and finish strong in the prestigious continental tournament.

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