Overview
- Kickoff is at 5:30 PM IST at Salt Lake Stadium, with live telecast on Sony Sports Network and streaming on Sony LIV.
- NorthEast United enter as reigning titleholders aiming for back-to-back Durand Cup wins.
- Diamond Harbour have reached the final in their first-ever campaign after an upset of East Bengal in the semi-finals.
- NorthEast booked their place by beating Shillong Lajong, with forward Alaaeddine Ajaraie highlighted as their key attacking threat.
- Coaches Kibu Vicuña and Juan Pedro Benali stress the match’s psychological edge, calling for emotional control and mental strength.