India U23 vs Tajikistan U23 Replay: Follow international friendly Replay

The India U23 national team is back in action when they travel to Tajikistan to face off against the Tajikistan U23 national team on Wednesday, June 18 (2025) at the Hisor Central Stadium, Hisor.

This will be the Blue Colts’ first match in the year 2025 and their first since playing two closed-door friendlies against Malaysia back in March 2024. Naushad Moosa’s side will be gunning for glory to build some momentum, but face a stern test against a talented and unpredictable Tajikistan side.

The Stakes

Tajikistan U23 National Team

The Tajikistan U23 side had a relatively underwhelming outing in the 2024 U-23 AFC Asian Cup, winning only one of their three matches and getting eliminated in the group stages. They are gunning to gain some positive momentum ahead of the 2026 U-23 Asian Cup qualifiers, which is why getting a win over India is so important for them.

Khodadad Azizi will be eager for his side to produce an energetic and efficient display, and he’ll look to motivate his players to put their best feet forward. He will urge his side to bomb India’s backline with quick, incisive attacking moves to put on an entertaining display. A big win can definitely help raise the overall morale and confidence within the Tajikistan U-23 set-up, but a bitter loss can pose questions on the squad before the qualifiers.

India U23 National Team

The India U23 National Football Team are embarking on a new journey under head coach Naushad Moosa, and there is a lot of excitement around this set of players. There are a number of well-known young Indian players involved in the squad who performed strongly in the Indian Super League (ISL). Moosa will urge his players to play with freedom, but also maintain a compact defensive shape to frustrate the hosts.

He will be urging his players to be sharp with their pressing and be decisive in winning back the ball in key areas and bursting forward on blistering counter-attacks. He will need his boys to be clinical in taking up their chances to get a positive result. A win away to Tajikistan can definitely raise the self-belief within the squad, but a disappointing defeat could halt the progress made by Moosa with the players.

Team News

The Tajikistan U23 team are not suffering from any injury issues right now and should bring a strong squad for the upcoming clash.

India U23 have also named a strong 23-man squad for the tour of Tajikistan. Some notable absentees from the squad include Punjab FC youngsters Manglenthang Kipgen and Muhammed Suhail.

India U23 vs Tajikistan U23 Head-to-Head Record

Tajikistan U23 and India U23 have faced off against one another twice in the past. Out of that, Tajikistan have won both games.

Matches Played – 2

Tajikistan U23 wins – 2

Draws – 0

India U23 wins – 0

India U23 vs Tajikistan U23 Predicted Lineups

Tajikistan U23 (4-2-3-1):

Safarmad Gafforov (GK), Khaydar Sattorov, Shokhrukh Sangov, Alisher Shukurov, Dzhonibek Sharipov, Amadoni Kamalov, Ruslan Khayloev, Jomi Nazarov, Abdullo Sharipov, Tokhirdzhon Tagoyzoda, Mekhron Madaminov

India U23 (4-2-3-1):

Priyansh Dubey (GK), Nikhil Barla, Dippendu Biswas, Bikash Yumnam, Abhishek Singh, Ayush Chhetri, Vibin Mohanan, Mohammed Aimen, Korou Singh, Parthib Gogoi, Suhail Bhat

Did you know?

• The last time that India U23 faced off against Tajikistan U-23 was back in 24 March, 2019 – where they suffered a 2-0 loss.
• India U23’s last competitive win came in the 2022 Asian Cup against Bangladesh U23 (on 21 September, 2023).
• The current India U23 has three players to have already debuted for the senior team in Suhail Bhat, Ayush Chhetri and Abhishek Singh.

Where to watch India U23 vs Tajikistan U23 Live Streaming?

Fans in India can catch the India U23 vs Tajikistan U23 clash live on the Varzish TV website. Additionally, the match may also be streamed live on Football TV Tajikistan‘s official YouTube channel, although confirmation is awaited. The game kicks off at 8:30 PM IST.

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