Ahead of the start of the 13th edition of the SAFF Championship, the Indian team recently toured Nepal for a two-match friendly. While the Blue Tigers were held to a 1–1 draw in the first game on 2 September, they ended the event on a high note by winning the second match 201 on 4 September.
The 2021 SAFF Championships will begin on 1 October and end in October. India will be a strong contender in this tournament as it has hosted the tournament seven times since its inception in 1993. before the mega event; Here we take a look at India’s performance over the last ten years and how many international games they have played.
2021
India has played seven matches (four international friendly and three 2022 World Cup and 2023 Asian Cup joint qualifiers) so far in 2021. Out of these seven games, they have won two, lost two matches while three matches ended in draws. India is also expected to play a minimum of four games in the upcoming SAFF Championship.
2020
Last year, the Blue Tigers did not play a single match due to the COVID-19 restrictions imposed on India.
2019
In 2019, India played 13 games – five 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, three Intercontinental Cups, two King’s Cups and three 2019 Asian Cups. Out of 13, India managed to win just two games, five matches ending in draws while six matches were lost.
2018
In 2018, India played 12 matches – one 2019 Asian Cup Qualifier, three Intercontinental Cups, four 2018 SAFF Championships and three International Friendly’s. India won six matches, lost four while two matches were drawn.
2017
In 2017, India played nine games – five 2019 Asian qualifiers, two tri-nation series and two international friendly. India won seven matches and tied two.
2016
In 2016, India played just six games, two 2018 World Cup Qualifiers, two 2019 Asian Cup Qualifiers, one 2015 SAFF Championship and one International Friendly. India won four matches this year and lost two.
2015
In 2015, India played 12 games – eight 2018 World Cup qualifiers, one international friendly and three 2015 SAFF Championships. India won five matches, lost five and drew two matches.
2014
India played only two matches in 2014 and both were international friendly. They lost one game while one match ended in a draw.
2013
India played 12 matches in 2013 – three International Friendly, three 2014 AFC Challengers Cup Qualifiers and six 2011 SAAF Championships. India lost six matches, won four while two matches ended in a draw.
2012
In 2012, India played 11 matches – three International Friendly, three 2012 AFC Challenge Cup and five Nehru Cup. India lost seven matches, won three and one game ended in a goalless draw.
2011
India played 16 matches in 2011 – three AFC Challenge Cup qualifiers, two 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, five 2011 SAFF Championships and six international friendly. India won seven games, five matches ended in draws and lost four matches.
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