India must win to defend their Intercontinental Cup trophy as they face favourites Syria in the decider at Hyderabad.
IND vs SYR Match Details
Date: Monday, 9 September 2024
Time: 19:30 (IST)
Venue: GMC Balayogi Stadium, Hyderabad
Braodcast Details: Sports 18
Streaming Details: Jio Cinema, Jio TV
IND vs SYR Match Preview
India failed to end their winless streak, extending to nine matches, in their first game under new manager Manolo Marquez by playing out a disappointing 0-0 draw against lower-ranked Mauritius. The visitors created more clear-cut opportunities and only their poor finishing relieved the host of any embarrassment in the 2024 Intercontinental Cup opener. Now, the Blue Tigers face a do-or-die situation in the final game against Syria requiring a victory against them to retain the trophy. The Qasioun Eagles won their match against Mauritius by 2-0 requiring only a point in the decider to clinch the silverware. It makes the task even harder for India seeking revenge for their defeat in this fixture at the Asian Cup early this year. If Marquez could motivate his side enough to win a fourth straight trophy on home soil, it would be another incredible achievement on his CV and could change his side’s fortunes going forward.
Omar Khribin scored the goal in the narrow 1-0 win of the last meeting that helped Syria progress to the knockout rounds of the Asian Cup but he and most of the players from that squad are not present in the Intercontinental Cup. José Lana, who acquired the role in August 2024, has a new look to his team and got his reign to a winning start. While Mauritius put up a stern battle, Syria took their chances forcing an own goal in the first half before Al-Mawas sealed the deal in the 70th minute to put them on the brink of winning the Intercontinental Cup. The team finished third in the last edition but Mauritius’s elimination in the tri-nation tournament this time guarantees them at least a runners-up finish. However, Syria will feel disappointed if they don’t win the tournament from such an advantageous position.
Recent Form
IND: DLDLD
SYR: WLLWD
IND vs SYR Predicted Lineups
India
Gurpreet Singh; Asish Rai, Rahul Bheke, Anwar Ali, Subasish Bose; Apuia Ralte, Anirudh Thapa; Lallianzuala Chhangte, Sahal Abdul Samad, Nandha Kumar; Manvir Singh
Syria
Esteban Glellel; Al-Rina, Thaer Krouma, Omar Midani, Moayad Ajan; Elmar Abraham, Mustafa Abdullatif; Al Mawas, Al Hallak, Mahmoud Marmur; Al Dali
IND vs SYR head-to-head
Played - 7
IND won - 2
Drawn - 2
SYR won - 3
IND vs SYR Dream11 Match Prediction
A tight battle is expected between India and Syria but with the former still struggling for form and lacking a clinical edge, José Lana’s team might get the upper hand. We predict a 1-0 win for Syria.
IND vs SYR Dream11 Top picks
Captain Pick: Lallianzuala Chhangte
Vice-captain Pick: Al Mawas
IND vs SYR Dream11 Team Suggestion
GK: Gurpreet (Cr - 7.5)
DEF: Rose (Cr - 8), Bheke (Cr - 8.5), Anwar (Cr - 8)
MID: Al Mawas (Cr - 9), Sahal (Cr - 7.5), Thapa (Cr - 8.5), Marmur (Cr - 8.5)
FW: Manvir (Cr - 7.5), Al Dali (Cr - 8.5), Chhangte (Cr - 9)
Vice-captain: Al Mawas
Captain: Lallianzuala Chhangte
