India and Kuwait will face off in the title clash of the 2023 SAFF Championship in Bengaluru

India defeated Lebanon on penalties in the semifinal, while Kuwait needed extra time to beat Bangladesh in the other semifinal

The mainstay of India’s defence, Sandesh Jhingan, who made his debut back in 2015, will be back after missing the semifinal against Lebanon

The hosts are yet to face defeat this year while Kuwait are undefeated in their last 10 games

India and Kuwait played out a 1-1 draw in the group stage

In 4 matches played between the two teams so far, Kuwait have won 2 and India 1, with one game ending a in a draw

India’s only win against Kuwait came in 2004 when they won 3-2 in a friendly

India are 100th in FIFA rankings while Kuwait are 141st

Sunil Chhetri’s India Vs Kuwait SAFF Football Championship 2023