India vs Bangladesh Player Ratings: Sanfida Nongrum impresses in SAFF Women's Championship 2026 clash against Bangladesh

India win by a 3-0 scoreline against Bangladesh

India wrapped up their SAFF Women’s Championship 2026 group-stage campaign in a confident way with a commanding 3-0 victory over Bangladesh at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Goa on Sunday.

The result saw the Blue Tigresses finish top of Group B and set up a semifinal clash against Bhutan on Wednesday.The win was particularly significant as it marked India’s first victory over Bangladesh in the competition since 2019.

The Blue Tigresses dominated proceedings from the outset, controlling possession and pinning Bangladesh deep inside their own half. Despite creating several promising opportunities early on, including a couple of chances for Pyari Xaxa, India initially struggled to find the breakthrough.

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Their persistence eventually paid off just after the half-hour mark when Pyari found the back of the net, giving the hosts a deserved lead. India continued to dictate the tempo after the break, with substitutes Lynda Serto and Malavika adding further goals to seal a comfortable victory and ensure the Blue Tigresses finished top of Group B heading into the semi-finals.

Here are the Indian Player Ratings for the Blue Tigresses game against Bangladesh Women’s football team

Player ratings

Panthoi Chanu (GK) – 8.5/10

A commanding presence between the posts. Produced several excellent saves when called upon and showed great concentration throughout the game. Her handling was assured, her positioning was spot on, and she fully deserved the clean sheet

Purnima Kumari – 7/10

Purnima contributed well both on and off the ball, helping India maintain their shape while linking play effectively in midfield

Shilky Heman – 7.5/10

Shilky Devi was solid at the back and dealt with danger effectively. Made a number of important clearances and helped ensure Bangladesh did not get a chance to score.

Nirmala Phanjoubam – 7/10

Nirmala delivered some excellent set-pieces, particularly from corners, and consistently looked to create opportunities.

However the final-third execution was a little inconsistent, preventing her from having a bigger impact

Pyari Xaxa – 8.5/10

Pyari Xaxa was India’s standout performer. She took her goal beautifully and was a constant menace to the Bangladesh defence. Beyond scoring, she linked play effectively, created chances for teammates, and led the attack with intelligence and confidence.

Jasoda Munda – 7/10

Worked tirelessly in midfield and was crucial in disrupting Bangladesh’s rhythm. Won possession on multiple occasions and helped India regain control whenever Bangladesh looked to attack

Aveka Singh – 6.5/10

Aveka found herself tightly marked for much of the match but never stopped trying to influence the game. She continued to attack, looked for openings, and worked hard to create opportunities despite the marking from the opposition.

Soumya Guguloth – 8/10

She was relentless throughout the game. Her energy was infectious as she constantly looked to create chances, press defenders, and drive India forward. Soumya had a tireless performance that contributed significantly to India’s attacking threat.

Sangita Basfore -7/10

A physical and determined display. Competed strongly in duels, imposed herself in midfield battles, and helped India maintain their dominance through her combative approach.

Astam Oraon – 6.5/10

A fairly steady outing. She didn’t have the same influence as some of her teammates but contributed defensively and helped maintain India’s structure when required.

Sanfida Nongrum – 7.5/10

One of India’s most energetic performers. Constantly surged forward with purposeful runs, offering width and support in attack while remaining disciplined defensively. Her work rate and movement caused Bangladesh plenty of problems throughout the match.

Substitutions

Malavika – 8/10

Malavika made an immediate impact after coming on and capped off her performance with a well-taken goal. She also won the possession, stretched the Bangladesh defence with her movement, and added fresh energy to India’s attack.

Lynda Kom Serto – 8/10

A lively second-half introduction that added fresh impetus to India’s attack. Lynda was positive on the ball, looked to attack at defenders and got her reward with a confidently converted penalty, sending her effort into the left side of the net.

Juli Kishan – 7/10

A composed performance from the youngster. While she did not grab a goal or assist, she helped India maintain control in midfield, moved the ball efficiently, and showed good positional awareness.

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