After dropping points in their opening game at the 2023 Asian Cup, both India and Uzbekistan will be aiming to register their first win when they lock horns at the Ahmed bin Ali Stadium on Thursday.
The Blue Tigers, who have never made it past the group stage of the competition, went down to a 2-0 loss against Australia.
Uzbekistan, having recorded a fourth-place finish the last time the Asian Cup was staged in Qatar, recorded a goalless draw with Syria.
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India vs Uzbekistan kick-off time
| Date: | January 18, 2024 |
| Kick-off time: | 9:30 am ET |
| Venue: | Ahmed bin Ali Stadium |
The Asian Cup match between India and Uzbekistan will be played at the Ahmed bin Ali Stadium in Ar-Rayyan, Qatar.
It will kick off at 9:30 am ET on January 18 in the United States (US).
How to watch India vs Uzbekistan online - TV channels & live streams
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In the US, the game is available to watch and stream online live through Paramount+.
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Team news & squads
India team news
Debutants in the Australia defeat, Deepak Tangri and Vikram Partap Singh are likely to be named on the bench as Anirudh Thapa is expected to partner Apuia in the holding midfield role.
Goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu would bag his 68th international cap, while talisman Sunil Chhetri is seven goals away from his 100th strike for the Blue Tigers.
India possible XI: Gurpreet; Poojary, Jhingan, Bheke, Mishra; Thapa, Apuia; Manvir, Suresh, Chhangte; Chhetri.
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Gurpreet, Kaith, Amrinder |
| Defenders: | Bheke, Bose, Lalchungnunga, Jhingan, Mishra, Kotal, Poojary, Mehtab, Tangri |
| Midfielders: | Thapa, Suresh, Fernandes, Colaco, Mahesh, Udanta, Rahul, Chhangte, Samad, Apuia |
| Forwards: | Manvir, Chhetri, Vikram, Pandita |
Uzbekistan team news
Zafarmurod Abdurakhmatov is the only uncapped player in the Uzbek side, while Odiljon Hamrobekov and captain Jaloliddin Masharipov are among the more experienced players.
Lens defender Abdukodir Khusanov is set to continue in the XI, with BG Pathum United's Igor Sergeyev starting upfront.
Uzbekistan possible XI: Yusupov; Khusanov, Eshmurodov, Ashurmatov; Turgunboev, Hamrobekov, Shukurov, Sayfiev; Fayzullaev, Masharipov; Sergeyev.
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Yusupov, Nematov, Ergashev |
| Defenders: | Khamraliev, Alijonov, Sayfiev, Ashurmatov, Nasrullaev, Eshmurodov, Abdullaev, Khusanov, Abdurakhmatov |
| Midfielders: | Kholmatov, Shukurov, Iskanderov, Hamrobekov, Masharipov, Urunov, Boltaboev, Turgunboev, Erkinov, Fayzullaev, Umarov |
| Forwards: | Abdikholikov, Sergeyev, Amonov |
Head-to-Head Record
The following is the head-to-head record of the last five meetings between India and Uzbekistan across all competitions.
| Date | Match | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| June 26, 2001 | Uzbekistan 2-1 India | Merdeka Tournament |
| November 24, 1999 | India 2-3 Uzbekistan | AFC Asian Cup |
| December 9, 1998 | Uzbekistan 2-0 India | Asian Games |
| November 19, 1998 | India 0-4 Uzbekistan | International Friendly |
| November 16, 1998 | India 0-0 Uzbekistan | International Friendly |