India Vs Tajikistan LIVE Score, CAFA Nations Cup 2025: Anwar Ali’s Brilliant Strike Gives IND Early Lead

What a start! Uvais delivers a sensational long throw that rattles the Tajik defence. Hasanov rushes out but can’t keep his hands steady, and Anwar Ali rises for the first header, cleared off the line, but the danger isn’t gone.

The ball falls back to him, and this time he makes no mistake, nodding it home to give India the opener. India take a 1-0 lead against Tajikistan, a perfect way to kick off Khalid Jamil’s tenure.

Early nerves on display as Tajikistan keeps the ball ticking in India’s half, looking to test the defence. A hopeful long ball sails forward from their backline, but Anwar Ali reads it perfectly, stepping in to snuff out the danger. India breathe easy, that attack fizzles before it even sparks.

Here we go, live from the pitch! India, decked out in their signature blue, are charging in from right to left, full of energy and purpose. On the other side, the hosts Tajikistan, crisp in white, are ready to make a statement, coming at them from the opposite end. The stadium buzzes with anticipation, the kickoff is about to set this clash on fire.

India kick off their CAFA Nations Cup 2025 campaign today, taking on hosts Tajikistan at Hisor Central Stadium. Making their debut in the Central Asian tournament, the Blue Tigers, led by new head coach Khalid Jamil, are eager to hit the reset button after a rocky start to the year.

With several key players unavailable due to club commitments and the match falling outside the FIFA window, India’s youthful squad faces a tough challenge against a disciplined and well-prepared Tajik side. Kick-off is at 9:00 PM IST, with live coverage available on the FanCode app and website.

India and Tajikistan have faced each other five times in international football. India have secured one win, which came in the memorable 2008 AFC Challenge Cup final with a 4-1 victory.

The teams have drawn once, while Tajikistan have won three times, including recent dominant performances: 2-0 in 2012, 3-0 in 2013, and 4-2 in 2019.

Goalkeepers: Gurpreet Singh Sandhu, Amrinder Singh, Hrithik Tiwar

Defenders: Rahul Bheke, Naorem Roshan Singh, Anwar Ali, Sandesh Jhingan, Chinglensana Singh, Hmingthanmawia Ralte, Muhammed Uvai

Midfielders: Nikhil Prabhu, Suresh Singh Wangjam, Danish Farooq Bhat, Jeakson Singh, Boris Singh, Ashique Kuruniyan, Udanta Singh, Naorem Mahesh Singh

Forwards: Irfan Yadwad, Manvir Singh (Jr.), Jithin MS, Lallianzuala Chhangte, Vikram Partap Singh

One can watch the India vs Tajikistan, CAFA Nations Cup 2025 match on the Fancode app and website.

Hello and welcome to our live coverage of India vs Tajikistan in the CAFA Nations Cup 2025. Kick-off is at 9:00 PM IST, so stay tuned as we bring you all the action, updates, and key moments from this clash.