Merdeka Cup 2023: Where and how to watch Malaysia vs India game?

Malaysia will miss the services of attacking-midfielder Paulo Josue

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After a good performance in the recently concluded Asian Games, the Blue Tigers shift their focus to their next assignment in the form of the Merdeka Cup. Igor Stimac and company have flown to Malaysia to take part in the friendly tournament.

The 2023 Merdeka Cup will be the 42nd edition of the championship. It was earlier planned as a four-nation tournament, but now will only be played between hosts Malaysia, India and Tajikistan after Palestine pulled out of the championship.

Team News

Malaysia are expected to have a fully fit squad, other than attacking-midfielder Paulo Josue who is down with Dengue. While Jeakson Singh is most likely ruled out of India’s squad due to an injury.

Predicted Line-up

Malaysia

Syihan Hazmi (GK), Matthew Davies, Dominic Tan, Dion Cools, Corbin-Ong, Endrick, Brendan Gan, Stuart Wilkin, Faisal Halim, Safawi Rasid(C), Akhyar Rashid.

India

Gurpreet Singh Sandhu (GK), Nikhil Poojary, Sandesh Jhingan, Anwar Ali, Akash Mishra, Suresh Singh, Anirudh Thapa, Sahal Abdul Samad, Mahesh Naorem, Lallianzuala Chhangte, Sunil Chhetri (C)

Where is the game between Malaysia and India happening?

The match between Malaysia and India will be played in the Bukit Jalil Stadium in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on October 13 at 6:30 PM IST (Friday).

When will the match between Malaysia and India be played?

The match will be played at 6:30 pm IST.

Where will the game between Malaysia and India be telecasted in India?

The game will be telecasted on Eurosport channel.

Where will the game between Malaysia and India be livestreamed?

The game will be livestreamed on Indian Football Facebook page.