India Vs Bangladesh Highlights, SAFF U-17 Women's Championship 2025: IND Get SAFF Win With Pinch Of Salt Going Down 4-3

When is the India vs Bangladesh, SAFF U17 Women’s Championship 2025 match being played?

The India vs Bangladesh, SAFF U17 Women’s Championship 2025 match will be played on Sunday, 31 August 2025, at 2:30 PM IST.

Where to watch the India vs Bangladesh, SAFF U17 Women’s Championship 2025 match?

The India vs Bangladesh, SAFF U17 Women’s Championship 2025 match will be live-streamed in India on the Sportzworkz YouTube channel for free. There will be no television broadcast of the match.

India conceded their first goal of the tournament inside the opening 30 seconds. Bangladesh’s No. 9 rose the highest to meet a pinpoint cross from the left flank, heading it past the Indian goalkeeper to make it 1-0. A dream start for the defending champions, and an early setback for Joakim Alexandersson’s side.

India’s relentless pressing finally paid off as they forced a mistake from the Bangladesh defence. In-form striker Anushka Kumari pounced on a loose ball after dispossessing the centre-back, calmly sidestepping the keeper before slotting it into an empty net. A composed finish makes it 1-1, restoring parity in Thimphu.

A quick attack down the right opened up India’s defence and the danger doubled when goalkeeper Munni failed to hold onto a low cross. Alpi Akter reacted quickest inside the box, slotting home on the rebound for an easy finish. Bangladesh go ahead once again, making it 2-1 in Thimphu.

Right before the halftime whistle, Anushka Kumari unleashed a thunderous strike that had the Bangladesh goalkeeper completely beaten. But the sheer power of the shot caused it to swerve outwards, rattling the post and bouncing away. A very close call for India to level things up.

It is halftime at the Changlimithang Stadium and Bangladesh go into the break with a 2-1 lead over India. The Young Tigresses were wasteful with the chances they created, while Bangladesh showed their clinical edge in front of goal. Still, there is plenty left to play for and India will eye a strong comeback in the second half, cutting down on defensive errors to turn the tide.

The Changlimithang crowd came alive as India struck back. Spotting the Bangladesh goalkeeper out of position, Pritika Barman showed great awareness and calmly slotted the ball into the net. With the score now 3-2, the game has sprung back to life in Thimphu.

Just when Bangladesh looked set to seal the contest, India’s captain Jhulan produced a stunning strike in added time. Spotting the goalkeeper out of position, she launched a powerful shot from outside the box that sailed over and into the net. With five minutes left in stoppage time, the game in Thimphu is alive again at 3-3.

Heartbreak for India in Thimphu as Bangladesh clinched the match 4-3 in the dying moments. An own goal handed Bangladesh the decisive edge just before the final whistle, sealing their revenge and leaving India stunned after a spirited comeback. India can still rejoice as champions of the SAFF U-17 Women’s Championship 2025, but they will take the trophy with a pinch of salt after falling short in this dramatic finale.