India travel to China to take on the hosts in an international friendly on October 13, 2018, after a gap of 21 years. The game is generating quite a buzz since the two countries have a combined population of around 2.8 billion and are yet to come up with a decent football team. The match to be played in Suzhou is being called as the ‘Earth Derby’, a subtle reference to the population. With regards to football in China, it has been able to attract top talents in the past few years, but the level of the game has been poor. Indian football, on the other hand, has moved on from it dark days with the national team currently ranked 97th. We bring to you India vs China football friendlies match information from game timings in IST to live streaming online and free live telecast. We have mentioned the date, time, venue details, TV channels in India to watch IND vs CHN international football friendly live and exclusive. India vs China International Friendly 2018: Sunil Chhetri, Sandesh Jhingan Among Other Key Players to Watch Out for in This Historic Football Fixture!

Defender Sandesh Jhingan was named the skipper of the Indian team by coach Stephen Constantine as a reward for his stellar contribution to the team in the past few years. The Kerala Blasters centre-back has been rock solid and has a presence about him. In attack, Sunil Chhetri and Jeje Lalpekhlua will be the two frontman. But both these men have endured a tough start to the campaign in the ISL where they look out of sorts. While Chhetri does manage to lift up his game when he plays for the country, the same cannot be said about Jeje. Back up striker Balwant Singh is not in the best of touch either hence scoring goals could be a problem for India against China.

China’s World Cup-winning coach Marcelo Lippi looked at ease ahead of the game but was full of respect for the Indian team. His team lost to Qatar in the last game in September and has India and Syria lined up in the October period. Injuries have dampened the mood in the Chinese camp with the trio of captain Zheng Zhi, He Chao and Zhongguo and out of the clash. Lippi may rest several other big names as a precaution before the Syria game. Zhao Xuri is expected to start in midfield though and will be under the spotlight.

China will be under considerably more pressure when compared to India considering India are not expected to beat the Chinese at home. This could well play into Men in Blue’s hand if they are up for the fight. Under the Stephen Constantine regime, we have seen the Indian team show intent in games. Expect India to get positives from the game if not a win.

When is India vs China International Football Friendly Match? Full Schedule With Date and Time Details

India vs China will take place on October 13, 2018, on Sunday. The high-voltage international friendly game will kick off at 5.05pm IST.

Where is India vs China International Football Friendly Match Taking Place? Venue Details

India is travelling to China for the friendlies. Ind vs Chn will be held at Suzhou Olympic Sports Centre Stadium in Suzhou, China.

How to Watch Live Telecast of India vs China International Football Friendly Match? TV Channels in India

The big game of India vs China football friendly match will be aired live on Star Sports Network channels. Tune into to TV channels Star Sports 3, Star Sports 2/HD, Star Sports 1/HD and Star Sports 1 Tamil to catch the live action exclusively.

Where to Get Free Live Streaming Online of Live Telecast of India vs China International Football Friendly Match?

It is a humongous game for every football fan in India. They just cannot afford to miss the match and just in case, they face any issue watching India vs China on their television sets, check out the live streaming options online. The live streaming of India vs China football friendly match is made available on Star Sports' official online platform Hotstar. You can also watch India vs China live on TV platforms like Jio TV and Airtel TV.

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