2016 Men's Champions Trophy. Hockey in London - Indian men's hockey team creates history, enters first ever Champions Trophy final Thursday June 16,2016

The Indian Men's Hockey Team team created history on Thursday night June 16,2016 by entering their first ever final of the Champions Trophy.

Despite losing 4-2 to Australia earlier in the day, the men in blue progressed thanks to Great Britain's 3-3 draw against Belgium.

With 2 wins, 2 defeats and a draw, the Indian side finished second on the points table.

Britain needed a convincing win against Belgium in order to make the final. They however ended up with 5 points and a third place finish.

India will now face favorites Australia in the summit clash of the six-nation tournament on Saturday June 18,2016

This  will be India's first appearance in the summit clash in 36 years since the inception of the blue-riband six-nation tournament. India's only podium finish until now was a bronze medal won way back in 1982 at Amsterdam.