In this event, the Indian men’s football team is looking forward to facing Malaysia in an international friendly match on November 18, 2024. Set to be played at Hyderabad’s Gachibowli Stadium, this match presents a great chance for India under head coach Manolo Marquez to salvage a win during his reign. Originally on its flyer as November 19, the AIFF has rescheduled the match, moving it venues – this makes it an important game as the last FIFA international match window of the year approaches. For clubs, this window means that footballers will have to be released for national service thus having both teams field their best players during the confrontation.
India’s Journey Under New Leadership
It hasn’t been easy for Manolo Marquez and his Indian team as he started his stint with them. But thus far in his record includes drawing with Mauritius 1-1 and losses to both Vietnam and Syria. Having played three matches, now Marquez hopes to make the best of the available resources in the team’s quest to be competitive. The backdrop is symbolic, as India last time hosted the Intercontinental Cup in September at the Gachibowli Stadium, which is more or less a home ground for India. It has been tough for India in that tournament having started with a poor draw of 0-0 with Mauritius followed by a 3-0 beating from the eventual winners Syria.
A Recent Setback: India vs. Vietnam
In October this year, India played one of their friendly matches against Vietnam where they managed to draw the game 1-1 but were unable to snatch the win. Given India is currently ranked 125th by FIFA, slightly above Malaysia who are 133rd, the bout is bound to be tough and challenging. There is also the other incentive for the Indian team to do well on their turf, as Malaysia beat them 4-2 in the Merdeka Cup semifinal in October 2023.
Key Match Details: India vs. Malaysia
Date: November 18, 2024, Monday
Time: Starting at 7:30 PM Indian Standard Time (IST)
Venue: G. M. C. Balayogi Athletic Stadium, Hyderabad, India
Broadcasting Details: Watching India and Malaysia Twenty20 Match
The fans can watch the match live on various platforms as listed below:
TV Channel: The match will be aired on Sports 18 in India, as well as on many other channels around the world.
Live Streaming: It can be streamed on JioCinema app and Jio Cinema website.
Team Squads: Who’s Playing?
Full Squad of India
Goalkeepers: Amrinder Singh, Gurpreet Singh Sandhu, Vishal Kaith
Defending Line: Aakash Sangwan, Anwar Ali, Asish Rai, Chinglensana Singh, Hmingthanmawia Ralte, Mehtab Singh, Rahul Bheke, Roshan Singh, Sandesh Jhingan
Centre Midfielders: Brandon Fernandes, Jeakson Singh, Jithin MS, Lalengmawia Ralte (c), Liston Colaco, Suresh Singh, Vibin Mohanan, Thoiba Singh
Attackers: Edmund Lalrindika, Irfan Yadwad, Farukh Choudhary, Lallianzuala Chhangte, Manvir Singh
Full Squad of Malaysia
Goalkeepers: Azri Ghani, Syihan Hazmi, Haziq Nadzli
Defenders: Matthew Davies, Adib Raop, Daniel Ting, Azam Azmi, Dominic Tan, Feroz Baharudin, Dion Cools, Ubaidullah Shamsul, Harith Haiqal, Safwan Mazlan
Central Midfielders: Stuart Wilkin, Ezequiel Agüero, Syamer Kutty Abba, Nooa Laine, Paulo Josué, Zhafri Yahya
Wingers: Haqimi Azim, Fergus Tierney, Safawi Rasid, Arif Aiman, Fazrul Amir, Akhyar Rashid, Syafiq Ahmad
Hyderabad: Cultural Hub
As Hyderabad prepares to stage this encounter, its rich culture, its of course mouth watering food including the famous biryani will be enough to endear the fans and the players. The atmosphere at the stadium should be lively as drums, sweet chants and excited fans waving flags in support of their teams will also fill the stadium.
A unique and multifaceted international sport, cricket will thoroughly entertain the seasoned and die-hard fans from Hyderabad.
A Competitive Match Ahead: Team India’s Battle Plan
Team India has been developing its tactics under Marquez, which is increasingly focused on positioning, kinematic stability, and muscle tone. It is likely that Marquez will emphasize on such divisions in this match for his team to be able to efficiently disrupt striking plays set up by Malaysia, through tightly managed power passes along pre-established patterns followed by fortified flanks. It’s a friendly but it’s a battle for both, there’s a lot to prove in this match.
What’s at Stake: The Awesome Multiplayer Raid
It doesn’t matter if these games are called ‘international friendlies’, they always extract the best from players involved as these matches are a fantastic opportunity to gain exposure on an international platform. For India, this link-up with Malaysia on the pitch not only positions the team in a good note, but may also be useful to devise new tactical developments and locate ones’ flaws. A victory would imply a positive note heading into tournaments and improve India’s FIFA ranking.
A Day of Football Fever in Hyderabad: A Sense of Celebration
We all know the importance India vs Malaysia clash would have and the type of reception its going to have from the Indian fans, and this is enough to showcase the level of excitement and intensity the India vs Malaysia flip over clash have.