Updated On: 13 October, 2023 08:15 AM IST | Kuala Lumpur | PTI
In fact, the winner of the clash between India and Malaysia will take on Tajikistan in the final on October 17

Igor Stimac
In search of their first title win in the Merdeka Tournament, a confident Indian football team will look to spring a surprise on in-form hosts Malaysia in the opening game, here on Friday.
The tournament, also known as the mini Asia Cup this year will feature only three teams—Tajikistan being the third—as strife-torn Palestine had pulled out of the event at the last minute.