India vs Uzbekistan Preview, team news, lineup & prediction | FIFA Women’s Friendlies 2025

The Blue Tigresses will be playing two friendly games against the Central Asian nation.

India senior women’s football team will be playing Central Asian national Uzbekistan in two friendly games on May 30 and June 3. The games provide the Blue Tigresses’ head coach, Crispin Chettri, an opportunity to analyse the quality of players at his disposal.

The visitors will also be keen to test their mettle against India, with two games to maintain match fitness. While it is an international friendly, the two sides will be looking to put on a show for their fans.

The Stakes

India

The Blue Tigresses enter this upcoming on the back of two defeats in international friendlies against South Korea and Russia. However, Crispin Chettri’s women have also won three of their last five games in recent games.

While Uzbekistan is sure to present a challenge for the Blue Tigresses, the motivation will be to get their first win against the Central Asian nation in head-to-head competition.

Uzbekistan

The Central Asian nation is coming off a rough run of results in recent friendlies, losing against China PR, Zambia Women and Korea Republic. While they have only managed one win out of their last five games, they enjoy a great record against India.

While the Blue Tigresses will be gunning to set the record straight, Uzbekistan will be looking to extend their dominance over India on Thursday.

Team and Injury News:

Both India and Uzbekistan are expected to have a fully fit squad at their disposal.

Head-to-Head Record:

Total Matches: 13

India wins: 1

Uzbekistan wins: 9

Draw: 3

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Squads

India Senior Women’s Team Probables

Goalkeepers: Payal Basude, Elangbam Panthoi Chanu, Keisham Melody Chanu, Moirangthem Monalisha Devi.

Defenders: Purnima Kumari, Phanjoubam Nirmala Devi, Martina Thokchom, Shubhangi Singh, Sanju, Malati Munda, Toijam Thoibisana Chanu, Sorokhaibam Ranjana Chanu, Ngangbam Sweety Devi, Viksit Bara, Hemam Shilky Devi.

Midfielders: Kiran Pisda, Nongmaithem Ratanbala Devi, Muskan Subba, Lisham Babina Devi, Karthika Angamuthu, Cindy Remruatpuii Colney, Sangita Basfore, Priyadharshini S, Baby Sana, Santosh, Anju Tamang.

Forwards: Mousumi Murmu, Malavika P, Sandhiya Ranganathan, Soumya Guguloth, Sulanjana Raul, Lynda Kom Serto, Rimpa Haldar, Manisha Naik, Renu, Karishma Purushottam Shirvoikar, Sumati Kumari, Manisha Kalyan, Grace Dangmei.

Uzbekistan Senior Women’s Team Probables

Goalkeepers: Kumushoy Gulomova, Maftuna Jonimqulova

Defenders: Feruza Bobokhujaeva, Leyla Oraniyazova, Maftuna Shoyimova, Nafisa Nabiqulova, Sevinch Kuchkorova

Midfielders: Asalkhon Aminjonova, Dilrabo Asadova, Gulzoda Amirova, Ilvina Ablyakimova, Nazira Sayfiddinova, Nozimakhon Ergasheva, Umida Zoirova, Zarina Mamatkarinova

Forwards: Alina Almatova, Dilnura Mamatkulova, Diyora Bakhtiyarova, Diyorakhon Khabibullaeva, Feruza Turdiboeva, Leyla Rustullaeva, Mehribon Egamberdieva, Nilufar Kudratova

Players To Watch

Panthoi Chanu (India)

Chanu will be the player to watch in this upcoming fixture as she will be the last line of defence against a potent Uzbekistan attack. The 29-year-old has been a great servant for India and will be once again called upon on Thursday against Uzbekistan.

She also won the Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year award at the AIFF Awards after a stunning season between the sticks with East Bengal FC who won the league title with an eight-point cushion.

Diyorakhon Khabibullaeva (Uzbekistan)

Khabibullaeva will be the danger man for Indian defenders to deal with in the upcoming international friendly. The Uzbek forward scored two goals in their losing effort in a 3-4 loss to Zambia Women.

The Uzbekistan attack will be relying on Khabibullaeva’s brilliance to get a winning result against the Blue Tigresses.

Did You Know?

• India has won three of their last five games.
• Uzbekistan has won only one of their last five games.

Telecast Details:

The live stream of India vs Uzbekistan game scheduled for kick-off at 4:30 PM at the Padukone-Dravid Centre for Sports Excellence will be available for fans on the official YouTube channel of Indian Football .

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