Hosts India aim to end Women’s Tri-Nation Tournament with win over Nepal

The Blue Tigresses lost their opening game against Iran.

Indian Women’s football team will aim to end the 2025 Women’s Tri-Nation Tournament on a high note when they face off against a gritty Nepal side at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Shillong on Monday (27 October, 2025).

The Blue Tigresses are eager to get back to winning ways, but they will face a stern challenge against a hard-working Nepal side in Shillong.

The Stakes

India

The India Women’s team put up a pretty admirable fight against giants, Iran, in their first match of the Women’s Tri Nations Tournament. Despite working hard to neutralize their threat, India were unable to defeat Iran and sustained a 2-0 loss. Crispin Chhetri is now eager to ensure that his side are able to at least finish off this tournament with a positive win and regain their momentum.

He will urge his players to play with their natural attacking style and take the fight to Nepal by playing some smooth, fluid attacking football. A big win over Nepal can instantly rejuvenises the Indian players and help them regain their self-belief, but a draw or another loss can cause a disastrous fall in momentum levels.

Nepal

Nepal also sustained a nasty loss to Iran in their first Women’s Tri Nations Tournament match, which basically rules them out of possibly winning the competition. However, Nepal now have pride to fight for against India in their next game. The Gorkhali Chelis will be fighting to pop up a surprise against the hosts and get a positive win with them back home.

They will be taking up a positive approach against India, troubling their opponents’ backline with quick attacking moves and look to surprise them on the transitions. A win over India at their own yard could be a huge confidence booster for the Nepali players, but another defeat can really damage the morale of the squad.

Team News

Crispin Chhetri is going to have the same squad that featured against Iran in the previous game.

Nepal didn’t suffer any major injuries in their last game and should have the same set of players available for the next one.

Head-to-Head

Played: 18

India wins: 11

Nepal wins: 2

Draws: 5

Predicted Lineups

India (4-2-3-1):

Panthoi Chanu (GK), Nirmala Devi, Shiky Devi, Ranjana Chau, Kiran Pisda, Sangita Basfore, Ratanbala Devi, Lynda Kom, Dangmei Grace, Pyari Xaxa, Rimpa Halder

Nepal (4-2-3-1):

Anjila Subba (GK), Puja Rana, Bimala BK, Samiksha Ghimire, Nisha Thokar, Hira Kumari, Renuka Nagarkote, Sabita Magar, Rekha Pudel, Preeti Rai, Sabitra Bhandari

Key Players to Watch

Dangmei Grace (India)

The assigned India captain for the Tri-Nation Women’s Tournament, Dangmei Grace had an underwhelming outing in the loss to Iran. However, being one of the most experienced members of the squad and the skipper, it’s on the 29-year-old to revitalize her teammates with an inspired performance. Dangmei has scored 23 goals in 91 games for the Blue Tigresses and she is eager to add to that tally.

Grace will be looking to use her speed and clever movement to be a thorn for the Nepal defenders and cause them to disrupt thteir defensive set-up. She will also be aiming to create chances with clever passes into the danger areas, as well as get at the end of chances to guide her side to a compelling win.

Sabitra Bhandari (Nepal)

Sabitra Bhandari has been proudly representing the Nepal women’s football team for years and she’s been an absolutely ruthless product for them. She is the highest all-time goalscorer for the Nepal side with 66 goals in as many games and is currently playing for Wellington Phoenix’s women’s team. Bhandari is packed with quality, especially when it comes to her ruthless final thid in the key areas.

She will, however, need to play the role of a driving prospect for her side by pushing them forward with clever link-up play and ball-carrying ability. Bhandari has to be at her clinical best in converting chances to be able to inspire Nepal to a positive result and leave India with their heads held high.

Did you know?

• India have scored 39 goals in their 18 matches against Nepal
• The first match between India and Nepal’s women’s teams only took place in 2010!
• India have scored 24 goals in their last five competitive international matches.

Telecast Details

The match between India and Nepal will take place on Monday (27 October, 2025) at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Shillong. The match will kick off at 6 PM IST. It will be streamed live for free on FIFA+.

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