SAFF Championship 2023: India vs Pakistan: Where and how to watch in India?
The last time Pakistan defeated India was way back in 2014.
India and Pakistan have met on many occasions, and each time the stakes are high with both teams looking to come out on top in the fierce competition. The much-anticipated match between India and Pakistan in the South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) Championship is set to take place on Wednesday, June 21.
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India, with a FIFA ranking of 98, are currently ranked higher than Pakistan, who sits at the 195th position. The Indian football team has won the SAFF Championship eight times, while Pakistan never won the title. However, despite India’s dominance, Pakistan have managed to pull off some surprise victories over the years. The India-Pakistan football rivalry is steeped in history. The two teams first played each other in 1959.
In recent years, however, India has dominated the rivalry winning the last four out of five meetings between the two sides. This includes a 3-1 thrashing of Pakistan in the 2018 SAFF Cup. India has been in good form leading up to the tournament and will be looking to continue their winning streak against their traditional rivals.
Pakistan on the other hand, have struggled in recent times and has lost the last 4 matches played in 2023. However, their coach Shahzad Anwar will be hoping that his team can rise to the occasion and pull off an upset against their arch-rivals.
The SAFF Championship is a crucial tournament for both teams as it provides a platform for them to compete against other teams in the region and showcase their talent. The tournament will also serve as a preparation for the upcoming AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers.
Where is the game between India and Pakistan happening?
The SAFF Championship match between India and Pakistan, will be played at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium, in Bangalore, India.
When will the match between India and Pakistan be played?
The match between India and Pakistan will be played on Wednesday, the 21st of June. The kick-off time for the game is 7:30 PM IST.
Where will the game between India and Pakistan be telecasted in India?
The game between India and Pakistan in the SAFF Championship 2023 will be telecasted live on DD Sports.
Where will the game between India and Pakistan be live streamed in India?
The game between India and Pakistan in the SAFF Championship 2023 will be streamed live on FanCode.
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