India vs Tajikistan: Look back at last five meetings
The Blue Tigers will take on Tajikistan in another friendly on June 9.
India are set to face Tajikistan in the second international friendly at the Hisor Central Stadium in Tajikistan, on Tuesday (9th June 2026). The Blue Tigers succumbed to a 3-1 defeat against the hosts in their recent friendly.
Over the decade, both teams have faced each other on seven occasions. Tajikistan hold an upper hand with four wins.
On the other hand, the Blue Tigers have managed to win only two games in the process, while a game ended on level terms.
As both sides are preparing to lock horns in another friendly game on Tuesday, we take a look back at the last five meetings between these two countries.
Tajikistan 3-1 India (2026)
The Blue Tigers went down fighting against the Tajikistan side by a 3-1 scoreline in their recent international friendly.
Sheriddin Boboev, Mekhrubon Karimov, and Panshanbe were on the scoresheet for the home side. Supersub Farukh Choudhary scored the solitary goal for Khalid Jamil’s side in the 89th minute with a free kick but it was not enough to craft a comeback.
Tajikistan 1-2 India (2025)
Anwar Ali and Sandesh Jhingan’s strikes powered the Blues to a 2-1 victory over Tajikistan in the CAFA Nations Cup in 2025.
The Blue Tigers secured their first competitive victory against Tajikistan since November 2023, as they began the Khalid Jamil era on a strong note.
Tajikistan 4-2 India (2019)
Tajikistan secured another victory as they defeated the Blue Tigers by a 4-2 scoreline in an international friendly in 2019.
Sunil Chettri scored a brace in the opening half on home soil, but the visitors bounced back in style and put four past the goalkeeper in Ahmedabad.
Tajikistan 3-0 India (2013)
Against Tajikistan, India suffered a 0-3 loss in a friendly outing at the 20 Years of Independence Stadium in Khujand in 2013.
Nuriddin Davronov, Fatkhullo Fatkhuleov, and Akhtam Khamrakylov were on the scoresheet for the hosts to hammer the Blue Tigers.
Tajikistan 2-0 India (2012)
The Blue Tigers went down fighting against Tajikistan by a 2-0 scoreline in the AFC Challenge Cup group stage fixture in Kathmandu.
Davronjon Ergashev and Nuriddin Davronov’s goals in the second half powered the Persian Lions to a crucial victory over the Blue Tigers.
When will the Blue Tigers play against Tajikistan?
India will play against Tajikistan on June 9.
What happened in India’s last meeting against Tajikistan?
India suffered a 1-3 defeat to Tajikistan.
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Shibashis is a sports journalist with over three years of experience covering Indian football. His work spans reporting, writing, and editing, with a strong focus on telling stories from across the Indian football landscape. Passionate about both Indian and European football, he continues to build his career by combining sharp reporting with a deep love for the game.