Overview

• Three players scored braces — Nira Chanu Longjam, Abhista Basnett and Anushka Kumari — with captain Julan Nongmaithem adding one in Thimphu.
• India led 5-0 at half-time and goalkeeper Munni kept a clean sheet to close out the opener.
• The 2025 event features four teams in a double round-robin, with the top side on August 31 crowned champions.
• India face Bangladesh on Friday after Bangladesh beat hosts Bhutan 3-1, and the match will stream on the Sportzworkz YouTube channel.
• Alexandersson said the tournament serves as preparation for AFC qualifying and signaled broad rotation, building on a group that has trained together since January with many graduates from Indian Arrows Women Juniors.