India U-20 vs Bangladesh U-20 Player Ratings: Indian team disappoints in SAFF U-20 Championship Final

India loses to Bangladesh in penalty shootout

India’s dream of lifting the SAFF U-20 Championship 2026 title came to a heartbreaking end as they fell to Bangladesh in a tense penalty shootout after a goalless 90 minutes in the final.

While the scoreline reflected a cagey contest, the defeat has sparked serious questions around the Indian camp, from the team selection and lack of tactical flexibility to the puzzling reluctance to use substitutions when fresh legs were desperately needed.

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With the Blue Colts seemingly content to take the game deep rather than push for a decisive breakthrough in regulation time, the loss leaves fans and analysts with plenty to dissect.

Let us take a closer look at how each player performed on the night and where India fell short in the title clash.

India U-20 Player Ratings

Suraj Singh – 6.5/10

Suraj was not tested much during the game but came up with a crucial save in the 92nd minute to keep India alive. He looked solid despite carrying an injury, though he could not save any penalty in the shootout.

Jodric Abranches – 6/10

Jodric put in a decent shift, but like much of the Indian side, he lacked the intent and clarity needed in the game. His performance was steady without ever truly influencing the game in a decisive way.

Bungson Singh – 6/10

A similar outing for Bungson, who was decent on the night but lacked the intent and clarity that reflected India’s overall display. He stayed involved without making a decisive impact.

Omang Dodum – 6/10

Omang endured a frustrating night, failing to make his usual impact on the game and remaining largely uninvolved for long spells.

India’s main attacking outlet could not influence proceedings as expected, and the disappointment was compounded when he missed the decisive penalty in the shootout.

Md Arbash – 5/10

Md Arbash had a fairly average outing and never really looked at his best. He was decent in phases but lacked the overall sharpness and impact needed in a game of this magnitude.

Rohen Singh – 5.5/10

Rohen had a below-par outing and struggled to leave a strong mark on the game. He had a few decent moments but overall lacked the impact India needed in the final.

Vishal Yadav – 4/10

Vishal had another disappointing outing and looked well below his best in the final. After showing promise in the first two games of the tournament, his performances have dipped since the semi-finals, and this was another poor display where he failed to make a meaningful impact.

Rishikanta Meitei Laishram – 6/10

Rishikanta put in a decent shift and had a fairly steady game overall. While he did his part in phases, he was unable to make a telling impact as India struggled to find a breakthrough in the final.

Roshan Singh – 5.5/10

Roshan had an average game and struggled to make a major impact in key moments. He showed glimpses of quality in phases but overall could not influence the final as India searched for a breakthrough.

Ahongshangbam Samson – 6/10

Samson had a decent game and put in a steady shift for India. While he was involved in phases, he could not make a decisive contribution as the team struggled to create clear chances in the final.

Yaipharemba Chingakham – 6/10

Yaipharemba had a decent outing and did his job in phases, but like several others in the Indian side, he was unable to stamp his authority on the game. A steady display without a major impact.

Substitutes

Rishi Singh – 5/10

Rishi was the only substitution made by Mahesh Gawali, a decision that itself can be questioned given the flow of the game.

He failed to make much of an impact after coming on and could not provide the spark India needed.

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