In the opening match of the Women’s AFC Asian Cup on Thursday, hosts India will be eyeing a winning start against lower-order Iran. A win over Iran at the DY Patil Stadium will guarantee India at least a third place in Group A.
Iran is the lowest ranked team in the group – a group that also includes China and Chinese Taipei. He is ranked 70th in the world, while India is ranked 55th. Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, the Indian team played several exposure trips and international matches last year, including a match against previous World Cup runners-up Brazil. However, Iran has not played any international match in the last 6 months.
AFC Women’s Asian Cup India vs Iran: Team News, Injury Update
The midfield will be commanded by experienced Kamala Devi, Indumati Kathiresan and Anju Tamang, while Manisha Kalyan, who scored India’s only goal against Brazil last year, could be India’s trump card in the absence of Bala Devi. Meanwhile, veteran goalkeeper Aditi Chauhan is expected to pick up the gloves while skipper Ashalata Devi will lead the defence. There are two unidentified COVID-19 positive patients in the Indian camp.
For budding Iran, which only started playing international football in 2005, the addition of Behnaaz Tahrkhani and their most experienced player Sara Ghomi, 22-year-old striker Hazar Dabbagi will be one to watch.
AFC Women’s Asian Cup India vs Iran Probable XI:
Predicted XI India: Aditi Chauhan (GK), Dalima Chhibber, Ashalata Devi (C), Sweety Devi, Sanju, Ratanbala Devi, Indumati Kathirasan, Anju Tamang, Pyari Zaksa, Manisha Kalyan.
Estimated XI Iran: Zohraeh Koudei (GK), Melika Mohammadi, Behnaz Tehrkhani (C), Melika Motevalli, Fatema Borazani, Fatema Adeli, Sara Zohrabi, Zahra Sarbali, Samaneh Chahakandi, Afsane Chatranur, Zahra Ghanbari.
When will the match between India and Iran FC start?
In their opening match of the tournament, India will take on Iran at 07:30 hrs IST at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai.
Which TV channel will broadcast the match between India and Iran?
The AFC Women’s Asian Cup match between India and Iran can be watched on Eurosport Network.
How can I watch India vs Iran match live?
The live streaming of today’s match between India and Iran will be available on Eurosport as well as JioTV.
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