Overview
- Shubham Poonia put India ahead just before halftime and Amir Jomah equalised in the second half in Ahmedabad.
- India next face Chinese Taipei on November 26, followed by Lebanon on November 28 and IR Iran on November 30.
- Lebanon and Chinese Taipei drew 0-0 earlier on the opening day, leaving four teams on one point with IR Iran yet to play their first match.
- All Group D matches are being played at the EKA Arena in Ahmedabad with live streaming available on plus.fifa.com.
- India entered qualifying with a 23-player squad named by coach Bibiano Fernandes after a build-up that included a SAFF U17 title, friendlies in China and extended camps in Goa and Ahmedabad.