Udaipur, March 25, 2025: After nearly four years, Bangladesh and India will face each other on the football field (AFC Asian Cup qualifier) again today. The match will take place in Shillong, Meghalaya, India, at 7:30 PM Bangladesh time. This game is part of the 2027 AFC Asian Cup football qualifiers. English Premier League winner Hamza Chowdhury is set to make his debut for Bangladesh in this match, representing Leicester.

Bangladesh and India are part of Group 'C' in the third round of the Asian Cup qualifiers. The other two teams in the group are Hong Kong and Singapore. The group stage follows a double league format, and the top team in the group will qualify for the 2027 AFC Asian Cup. The 24-team tournament is scheduled to be held in Saudi Arabia.

When Will the Qualifier start?

The coverage for the much awaited India vs Bangladesh AFC Asian Cup qualifier match will start at 7:00 PM IST on Tuesday, March 25. The match will take place at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Shillong.

Where to watch for free?

The match will be broadcast live on the Star Sports 3 channel. It can also be streamed for free on the JioHotstar app and website.

PREDICTED LINEUPS

India (4-2-3-1):

Kaith (GK), Bheke, Jhingan, Bose, Valpuia, Suresh, Apuia, Mahesh, Liston, Chhetri, Choudhary

Bangladesh (4-3-3):

Marma (GK), Uddin, Hossan, Barman, Faysal, Hamza, Ridoy, Bhuyan, Al-Amin, Hossain, Emon