India vs Bangladesh: Live streaming, TV channel, kick-off time & where to watch international friendly

The Blue Tigers will be looking to make it back-to-back wins in 2025 against the Bengal Tigers.

Manolo Marquez will be searching for his second win as the Indian Football Team‘s head coach when they begin their AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers campaign against Bangladesh in Group C. With the game set to be played at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Shillong on Tuesday, the Spaniard will be keen to make the home advantage count.

The game will be the second encounter of 2025 for the Blue Tigers as they look to get a fantastic start to their Group C campaign. With games against Hong Kong and Singapore still to play, Marquez will be keen for a victorious start.

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Having only secured three draws and one loss under the Spaniard in his first four games, the 3-0 win against Maldives brings a lot of confidence and momentum. Following that win, a win against the Red and Green will be on top of the agenda for Marquez and his men.

The game will also witness the debut of former FA Cup-winning and Premier League midfielder Hamza Choudhury in the Red and Green colours. The Sheffield United midfielder will be the danger man and a vital cog in the heart of the midfield of the Bengal Tigers as a defensive enforcer.

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What are the current FIFA rankings for India and Bangladesh?

The Indian football team is currently ranked 126th in the latest FIFA Rankings. Bangladesh on the other hand are ranked 185th, 59 positions behind the Blue Tigers in the recent FIFA Ranking.

Blue Tigers were among the top 100 teams for a brief time in 2023. However, a winless streak in 2024 tanked their ranking, which saw them drop down the FIFA Rankings. As Indian football team head coach, Marquez will be looking to reverse this by helping his side register some important wins. Victory from the upcoming Group C games can help them qualify for the 2027 AFC Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia.

Head-to-head record between India and Bangladesh

The two South Asian nations have played 31 games against each other in their history. This includes seven meetings in the SAFF Championships, where the Blue Tigers have won four and the Bangladesh football team has failed to win, drawing three other times.

Overall, India has a big advantage in this rivalry, picking up 16 wins over the Red and Green. Bangladesh have won the match three times whereas the game ended in a draw on 12 occasions. Going into today’s encounter, India will be the favorite playing at home in Shillong.

Where to watch the India vs Bangladesh game in India?

The AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers game between India and Bangladesh will kick off at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Shillong on 25th March 2025 (Tuesday) at 7 pm IST. Star Sports 3 will broadcast the game on television.

The fans can also watch the match on Jio Hotstar live today. You can also follow Khel Now TV’s Watch Along with our in-house experts on YouTube.

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