Overview

• The final in Colombo ended 2-2 before India won the shootout 4-1 on September 27 at the Racecourse International Stadium.
• Early strikes from Dallamuon Gangte (4') and Azlaan Shah KH (38') put India ahead before Ihsan Habib Riduan forced a shootout with a stoppage-time equaliser.
• In the shootout, Dallamuon Gangte, Korou Meitei Konthoujam, and Indra Rana Magar scored before Shubham Poonia converted the clincher.
• Bangladesh missed twice as Md Ikramul Islam hit the crossbar and Md Azam Khan saw his attempt saved by Manashjyoti Baruah.
• India reached the decider by beating Nepal 3-0 in the semi-final through goals from Wangkheirakpam Gunleiba, Azlaan Shah KH, and Diamond Singh Thokchom as Bangladesh arrived unbeaten defensively.