India vs Mauritius Highlights, Intercontinental Cup 2024: 179th-ranked Mauritius hold India to 0-0 draw

India vs Mauritius Live, Intercontinental Cup 2024: That's all as India play a goalless draw against Mauritius. The crowd and the fans will be disappointed with the outcome. Resting the big names and introducing them only in the second half can be one of the many factors behind the result.

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India vs Mauritius Live, Intercontinental Cup 2024: The crowd is disappointed as India continue to waste chances. We have three minutes of additional time as India search for a goal. IND 0-0 MRI (90')

India vs Mauritius Live, Intercontinental Cup 2024: As we approach towards the 90 minutes, we can see players make errors. A strong pass from Rahul Bheke, which is followed by an error by Amrinder, which fortunately doesn't result in a goal.

Chinglensana Singh then gets the crowd cheering with a powerful tackle. IND 0-0 MRI (85')

India vs Mauritius Live, Intercontinental Cup 2024: With a little over 10 minutes remaining in the contest, India introduce Nikhil Poojary in place of Asish Rai.

Both the teams have made all five substitutions, as we enter the final 10 minutes of regulation time. IND 0-0 MRI (80')

India vs Mauritius Live, Intercontinental Cup 2024: Sahal takes a touch or two in his (India's) own half before playing a lofted ball towards the flank. No Indian jersey runs after the ball as it goes out of play.

Mauritius gets a set-piece moments later, but they fail to make anything out of it as India start a counterattack with Suresh releasing a ball towards Nandha Kumar, who earns a freekick in a dangerous position.

Chhangte takes the setpiece, which is headed out by Jay Gupta. That was his last touch as he makes way for Subhasish Bose. IND 0-0 MRI (71')

India vs Mauritius Live, Intercontinental Cup 2024: Now India introduce another fresh leg as Suresh Wangjam comes in for Apuia. IND 0-0 MRI (66')

India vs Mauritius Live, Intercontinental Cup 2024: We've crossed the hour mark as Mauritius make another change.

Mauritius have also started to control the game much better, creating problems for India as the crowd still awaits for a goal. IND 0-0 MRI (64')

India vs Mauritius Live, Intercontinental Cup 2024: Mauritius also make their changes as forward Lalsing and Adrien Francois make way for Marie Mathieu Aurelien Francois and Adrien Jean Charles Botlar come in.

The fresh legs introduced by Mauritius have already started making an impact. IND 0-0 MRI (59')

India vs Mauritius Live, Intercontinental Cup 2024: India start the second half on a strong note with Lallianzuala Chhangte trying to find an Indian shirt inside the box. His cross, which comes from inside the box near the goal-line, is saved by the Mauritian goalkeeper.

Over five minutes have been played in the second half but things remain as it is. IND 0-0 MRI (53')

India vs Mauritius Live, Intercontinental Cup 2024: India make two changes as Sahal Abdul Samad comes in for Anirudh Thapa. Nandha Kumar Sekar comes in for Liston Colaco.

India vs Mauritius Live, Intercontinental Cup 2024: India make two changes as Sahal Abdul Samad comes in for Anirudh Thapa. Nandha Kumar Sekar comes in for Liston Colaco.

India vs Mauritius Live, Intercontinental Cup 2024: The referee blows the whistle for half-time as both sides go into the interval with a 0-0 scoreline. India did create a few chance but no celebrations so far. We might see a few changes heading into the second half.

India vs Mauritius Live, Intercontinental Cup 2024: Jay Gupta sends a low ball from the edge of the box towards the center as Anirudh Thapa comes for it. He gets there on time but fails to control it as the ball is cleared away from danger. IND 0-0 MRI (44')

India vs Mauritius Live, Intercontinental Cup 2024: It has so far been an even contest as Mauritius have kept the Indian defence on their toes whenever the opportunity has arrived. We are reaching the half-time mark as both team still try to break the deadlock. IND 0-0 MRI (42')

India vs Mauritius Live, Intercontinental Cup 2024: Anirudh plays it through to Manvir, who ensures he remain onside. He finds an open space inside the D and takes a shot at the goal, forcing the Mauritian goalkeeper to make a save.

Moments later Emmanuel Vincent takes an attempt at the Indian goal after some good passing near the Indian D. He goes for power from outside the box but fails to keep it on target. IND 0-0 MRI (37')

India vs Mauritius Live, Intercontinental Cup 2024: Chhangte runs with the ball and plays it to Jeakson right before the half-line, who decides to play it sideways and not through to Anirudh Thapa. The momentum breaks and allows Mauritius to settle. India are playing safe football. IND 0-0 MRI (33')

India vs Mauritius Live, Intercontinental Cup 2024: Freekick for India as Liston Colaco is taken down a little outside the box. India with a great chance as Anirudh steps up for the set-piece. He sends the ball wide, trying to find Chinglensana but the pace behind the ball sends it for a goal-kick. IND 0-0 MRI (31')

India vs Mauritius Live, Intercontinental Cup 2024: Lalengmawia Ralte (Apuia) slips and loses possession in the process. Lyndsay Marc Rose gets the ball and takes an attempt at the goal but from a long range. Amrinder Singh has no problems dealing with the attempt.

India then initiate their own attack as Asish Rai runs with the ball in the flans, sends in a cross, which is sent out for a corner. The corner doesn't result in anything as the score remains 0-0. We are about to reach the half-an-hour mark on the clock.

India vs Mauritius Live, Intercontinental Cup 2024: Chinglensana Singh tries to switch play from one end to other as he finds Lallianzuala Chhangte, but it is brilliantly defended by Mauritius.

Following this we have some end to end football with Mauritius creating a great chance but lose possession right in front of D. India try to take advantage and launch a counterattack, however, the danger is averted by Mauritius quite comfortably. IND 0-0 MRI (21')

India vs Mauritius Live, Intercontinental Cup 2024: None of the teams have looked threatening so far, although we have seen the ball entering the Indian D on a few occasions but no real threat.

Meanwhile, Manvir makes a good run but he is stopped by a defender before he could launch the ball at the goal. IND 0-0 MRI (15')

India vs Mauritius Live, Intercontinental Cup 2024: Mauritius try to find openings but at the moment the Indian defenders have kept things tight for their opponent. Meanwhile, there is a tackle on Manvir, once again just ahead of the half-line, India take a short one and look to build an attack. However, they lose ball possession in the process. IND 0-0 MRI (11')

India vs Mauritius Live, Intercontinental Cup 2024: India get an early corner, which is taken by Anirudh Thapa. Manvir Singh gets his head on the ball, which travels to the far corner, opportunity for Chinglensana Singh in that position, but he fails to head it into the goalpost. Things remain as it is after the first five minutes. IND 0-0 MRI

India vs Mauritius Live, Intercontinental Cup 2024: Liston Colaco goes down a little ahead of the half-line. India take a quick free-kick but Mauritius keep things under control. IND 0-0 MRI (3')

India vs Mauritius Live, Intercontinental Cup 2024: Mauritius get the ball rolling, following which they try to build an attack from the flanks. They send in a cross but the early danger is averted by Rahul Bheke. IND 0-0 MRI (1')

India vs Mauritius Live, Intercontinental Cup 2024: This is India's first match post Sunil Chhetri's retirement from international football.

India vs Mauritius Live, Intercontinental Cup 2024: The players come out in the middle for the pre-match rituals. The chief minister of Telangana Revanth Reddy also in attendance as he walks out with Kalyan Chaubey to greet the players.

India vs Mauritius Live, Intercontinental Cup 2024: The fans have assembled at the Gachibowli Stadium, lots of school kids. AIFF president Kalyan Chaubey also present in the VIP stand.

India search for their first win of the year, especially after a disappointing FIFA World Cup qualifier.

India vs Mauritius Live, Intercontinental Cup 2024: Ahead of the match, fans should know that the unit have only trained twice ahead of the match. So we can expect things to be a bit jittery. But the good news is that Mauritius is ranked 179 as compared to India's 124.

India vs Mauritius Live, Intercontinental Cup 2024: Here is the Mauritius playing XI

Goalkeeper: Jean Louis Kevin Obrian

Defenders: Dylan Joao Raymond Collard, Lyndsay Marc Rose (captain), Jean Jordan Rayenne Francois, Wilson Percy Mootoo, Emmanuel Rudy Vincent Jean

Midfielders: Jeremy Robert Villeneuve, Jean Yannick Ivane Andrew Aristide, Adrien Francois, Gabriel Paul Russie Caliste

Forward: Quentin Rao Jasper Lalsing

India vs Mauritius Live, Intercontinental Cup 2024: Here is the Indian playing XI

Amrinder Singh (GK), Rahul Bheke (captain), Jay Gupta, Anirudh Thapa, Manvir Singh, Liston Colaco, Lalengmawia Ralte, Asish Rai, Jeakson Singh, Lallianzuala Chhangte, Chinglensana Singh

India vs Mauritius Live, Intercontinental Cup 2024: Hello and welcome to the live coverage of the football match between India and Mauritius, which is being played at the Gachibowli Stadium in Hyderabad. The kick-off is at 7:30pm. Stay tuned for all the updates from the match!