FIFA Rankings: India rise to 151

India moved up three spots to 151 in the FIFA Rankings according to the latest release, which came out on Thursday. They share that place with Malaysia and are now joint 26th in the Asian Rankings.
The SAFF Championship 2013 runners-up played their only match of this calendar year on March 5, which was a FIFA match date. They came from behind to hold lower-ranked neighbours Bangladesh 2-2 at the Nehru Stadium in Fatorda, Margao, Goa.
India had dropped to 154th in June and remain third in the subcontinent behind Maldives, who have moved up to 145 while SAFF 2013 winners Afghanistan are placed 129th.
The next FIFA match dates are in September and the India senior side won’t be in action due to the participation of the under-23 team in the Asian Games. However Wim Koevermans’ side could play two international friendlies in October.