Udanta Singh News
The squad reveal brought some surprises, notably with Udanta Singh securing a spot despite earlier public criticism from Stimac.
The league leaders need a win on Sunday to confirm their place among the top four and will look to do just that at the Jawaharlal Nehru stadium.
India are placed 97th in the FIFA charts compared to Thailand's 118, but rankings will hardly matter in the continental showpiece. In fact, India are the second highest-ranked team in the group after the UAE.
Sunil Chhetri will be the cynosure of all eyes as he seeks to make his 100th international memorable by continuing his scoring spree in the Intercontinental Cup match against Kenya here tomorrow.
Udanta Singh scored a stoppage-time goal as Bengaluru FC beat Gokulam Kerala FC 2-1 to seal their quarterfinal spot in the Super Cup football tournament on Sunday.
The three-pronged attack of Chhetri, C K Vineeth and Udanta Singh could not do much to break down the opposition defence.
India, ranked 163rd in the FIFA charts, dominated throughout today's match as they did most of the attacking against the 174th ranked home side who had to defend their citadel for most part and rely on occasional counter attacks.
Bengaluru is a point below Mohun Bagan in I-League standings.
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