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India vs Maldives: Historically, India has been dominant in this fixture, winning 14 of their 16 meetings.
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India and Maldives will face off in an international friendly at Shillong's Polo Ground on Wednesday, with both teams using the match as preparation for their upcoming Asian Cup qualifiers next week. While Maldives will play the Philippines, India is set to clash with Bangladesh in a crucial must-win encounter.
The return of Sunil Chhetri, who came out of international retirement to bolster India's attack, is the highlight of the match. With India yet to secure a victory under head coach Manolo Marquez, Chhetri's presence could prove pivotal.
India form guide
India enters this match with a strong desire for a win, as they haven’t claimed a victory in over a year. Their last success came in June 2024 against Kuwait, after which they struggled in both World Cup and Asian Cup qualifiers. Under Marquez, India has drawn against Mauritius, Vietnam, and Malaysia, while suffering a heavy loss to Syria. A lack of goals has been a persistent issue, making Chhetri’s return all the more important. Marquez confirmed Chhetri will play some part in the match, either as a starter or off the bench. Check India vs Maldives LIVE SCORE UPDATES here
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