India and Bangladesh Set for AFC Asian Cup Qualifier Clash in Shillong

Sunil Chhetri's return and Hamza Choudhury's debut spotlight a historic regional rivalry as both teams aim for a strong start in Group C.

India enters the match with renewed momentum after a 3-0 victory over the Maldives, marking their first win in 16 months under coach Manolo Marquez.
Sunil Chhetri, returning from international retirement, scored his 95th international goal in the Maldives match, boosting India's confidence.
Bangladesh pins its hopes on Hamza Choudhury, a Premier League player debuting for the national team, bringing unprecedented attention and expectations.
India faces injury setbacks with key players like Brandon Fernandes and Manvir Singh unavailable, impacting squad depth and tactical options.
The match underscores a historic rivalry, with India leveraging a set-piece strategy against Bangladesh's hopes tied to Choudhury's impact.