India, ranked 106th in the world, is facing an uphill task against Qatar, which is ranked 50th. However, the Blue Tigers have shown in recent years that they are capable of surprising even the most highly rated opponents.
Chhetri, who is India’s all-time leading goalscorer, will be the key player for the home team. The 37-year-old striker is still in fine form, and he will be looking to add to his tally of 84 goals for his country.
Source:- the Indian ExpressIndia will also be hoping for contributions from its other experienced players, such as midfielder Sandesh Jhingan and defender Anas Edathodika.
Qatar, on the other hand, will be without some of its key players, such as Almoez Ali and Akram Afif. However, the team still has a wealth of talent, and it will be looking to maintain its 100% record in the qualifiers.
The match is expected to be a tough one for India, but the team is confident that it can give Qatar a good game. Chhetri said that his team is ready to fight for every point, and he is confident that they can get a positive result.
The match will be played at the Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium in Doha, Qatar. The kick-off is at 8:30 PM IST.
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