Bangladesh face India in an AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers fixture at the National Stadium in Dhaka today.
The match kicks off at 8:00 pm.
Although both teams are already out of contention for qualification, the fixture has generated significant buzz. Any meeting between these two neighbours brings added intensity for both players and supporters.
The main question remains: Can Bangladesh finally end their long winless run against their nearest neighbours?
Bangladesh have not defeated India for 22 years. Their last win came in the 2003 SAFF Championship semifinal in Dhaka, when Matiur Munna's golden goal sealed a 2–1 victory.
Their most recent encounter ended in a goalless draw in Shillong in March this year, in the opening match of this qualifying campaign.
Highlights
FIFA Ranking: India-136, Bangladesh-183
Last meeting: 25, March, 2025
Bangladesh's last home match against India: 11 December, 2009
Last win over India: 18 January, 2003
Last five meetings: Four draws, one India win
Bangladesh in 2025: Played 7, won 1, lost 2, drawn 4
India in 2025: Played 10, won 2, lost 3, drawn 5
Overall: Played 32, India won 16, Bangladesh won 3, drawn 13
QUOTES
Both of us need to win. India are a higher-ranked side than Bangladesh, who haven't got a win over them in many years. I think both sides are eager to get those points and that's why the pressure is on both teams.
............Bangladesh coach Javier Cabrera
All the players of Bangladesh are good players. Not only one player [Hamza Choudhury], everybody is good. So, for us, we should not take this match lightly. We must think positive and get a positive result.
.......India coach Khalid Jamil