India vs Kuwait: The SAFF Championship 2023 final will be played between India and Kuwait on Tuesday, July 4 at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru. India are the defending champions and are looking to win their ninth title, while Kuwait are making their first appearance in the final.
India finished second in Group A behind Kuwait, but they came through a tough penalty shootout against Lebanon in the semifinals. Kuwait, on the other hand, had to wait until extra time to beat Bangladesh 1-0 in the other semifinal.
The two teams played out a 1-1 draw in the group stage, with Sunil Chhetri scoring for India. The match was marred by a number of off-field incidents, including a brawl between the players.
India will be without the injured Sandesh Jhingan for the final, but they will be boosted by the return of Chhetri, who missed the semifinal through suspension. Kuwait will be without the suspended Fahad Al Ansari.
The match is expected to be a close contest, with both teams evenly matched. India have the home advantage and the experience of being in the final, but Kuwait will be looking to cause an upset and win their first SAFF Championship title.
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India vs Kuwait Here are some of the key players to watch out for in the final:
- Sunil Chhetri (India): The Indian captain is the tournament’s leading scorer with six goals. He will be looking to add to his tally and help India win the title.
- Fahad Al Enezi (Kuwait): The Kuwait goalkeeper has been in good form throughout the tournament. He will be key to Kuwait’s chances of keeping a clean sheet in the final.
- Abdullah Al Bloushi (Kuwait): The Kuwait midfielder scored the winner in the semifinal against Bangladesh. He will be looking to add to his tally and help Kuwait win their first SAFF Championship title.
India vs Kuwait, Where to watch SAFF Championship 2023 Final match live stream?
The match will be telecast live in India on DD Sports and Fancode.
The match will also be streamed live on the following platforms:
- YouTube
- JioTV
- Voot
The match is scheduled to start at 7:30 PM IST.