Overview

• Indian Army FT overturned a two-goal deficit to score four unanswered goals and defeat 1 Ladakh FC 4–2 in their final Group C match.
• Durand Cup rules advance group winners and the two best second-placed teams based on goal difference.
• Their +2 goal difference placed them behind other second-placed teams despite matching them with six points.
• Jamshedpur FC topped Group C with three straight wins and will be the sole qualifier from the pool.
• All Group C matches were played at JRD Tata Sports Complex in Jamshedpur and broadcast on Sony LIV and Sony TEN 2 channels.