AFC Asian Cup Qualifier India Vs Bangladesh:
Following a decisive victory over the Maldives, the Indian football team is preparing for a pivotal AFC Asian Cup 3rd round qualifier against Bangladesh.
On Tuesday, March 25, the two South Asian rivals will play their first Group Stage match in Round 3 at Shillong’s Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium.
India Vs Bangladesh record
Bangladesh has a poor record against India; in their nine prior meetings, they have not won. With four wins and the remaining games ending in draws, India is now leading.
However, this match has become quite the main attraction in months after the 2027 AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers Group C schedule was revealed. So much so that it has forced the legendary 95-goal scorer Sunil Chhetri to come out of retirement.
With Hamza Choudhury (on loan from Leicester City at Championship team Sheffield United) giving Bangladesh Premier League experience, the match is expected to be a real test for Manolo Marquez’s India, as they have drawn two of their previous three meetings with Bangladesh.
When will the AFC Asian Cup Qualifier India Vs Bangladesh match kick off?
The India vs Bangladesh AFC Asian Cup qualifier match will kick off at 7:00 PM IST, on Tuesday, March 25 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Shillong.
Where to watch the AFC Asian Cup Qualifier India Vs Bangladesh match?
The India vs Bangladesh AFC Asian Cup qualifier match will be telecast on the Star Sports 3 channel. The match will also be live streamed on the JioHotstar app and website.
Predicted Lineups
India: Kaith (gk), Bheke, Jhingan, Bose, Valpuia, Suresh, Apuia, Mahesh, Liston, Chhetri, Choudhary
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Bangladesh: Marma (gk), Uddin, Hossan, Barman, Faysal, Hamza, Ridoy, Bhuyan, Al-Amin, Hossain, Emon
Comments before the game
Meanwhile, Jamal also had a brutal response, when asked to compare Hamza to Chhetri. “You can’t compare Sunil Chhetri to Hamza. Sunil has done great things for India, but let’s be honest — Hamza is a Premier League player,” he said.
Hamza is confident about his Bangladesh debut, and laid down the ambitions for the side. “We are a great nation. We can achieve anything if we put in the hard work and respect the process. There’s no rush — we have time, Inshallah. I’ll be playing for Bangladesh for years,” he said.
“I come from a different league and style of play, but these players — like Jamal — have far more international experience. That counts for a lot. I’m here to learn from them too. Inshallah, we will succeed, taking one step at a time,” he added.
