TEHRAN – Iran will play defending champions Malaysia in the final match of the 2024 Men's Indoor Hockey Asia Cup on Saturday.

Iran were held 3-3 by Malaysia on Friday and two teams will lock horns once again in the final on Saturday.

Hosts Kazakhstan will also play Thailand in the bronze medal match.

The tournament is taking place from May 21 to 25 in Taldykorgan, Kazakhstan.

The top two teams will qualify for the 2025 Men's FIH Indoor Hockey World Cup.

Iran are most decorated team in the tournament, winning eight times out of nine editions.