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Monday, Jun 23, 2025
The 37-year-old Chhetri, playing in his 121st match for India, struck in the 27th minute to place himself just a goal shy of legendary Brazillian Pele (77 goals from 92 matches).
India coached by Igor Stimac have two points from as many matches and will play Nepal on Sunday.
The Indian captain's 83rd-minute strike helped saved his side from the brink of elimination in the SAFF Championships.
Igor Stimac's side beat the hosts 3-1 to set up a title clash with Nepal.
With just one point from two matches, the Sunil Chhetri-led team has been knocked out from the competition.
With seven points from eight matches, India finished third in Group E behind toppers Qatar and Oman, and ahead of Afghanistan.
While the Indian team needs just a draw from their final game against Afghanistan to secure a place in the third round of AFC Asian Cup qualifiers, a hat-trick for Chhetri will see him equal the iconic Pele in terms of numbers of goals scored in the international arena.
The seasoned striker, who helped India register their first win in six years in World Cup qualifiers, now stands only behind Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo (103) in the active international goal-scorer's list.
Kohli, whose football skills are no secret, had displayed his ability to hit perfect free-kicks on social media in an accidental crossbar challenge.
The Indian captain is set to miss the international friendly against Oman on March 25 in Dubai.
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