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India vs Iran, CAFA Nations Cup 2025 Live Score Updates: India face Iran in their second CAFA Nations Cup Group B match at the Hisor Central Stadium in Hisor, Tajikistan, on Monday.

The Blue Tigers come into this game with renewed confidence after a 2-1 victory over co-hosts Tajikistan in their campaign opener. This result marked a successful start for newly appointed head coach Khalid Jamil. Competing in the regional tournament for the first time, the Blue Tigers showed grit and discipline, with goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu making a series of outstanding saves to secure the win. This victory provides a timely boost ahead of the Asian Cup qualifiers against Singapore on October 9 and 14.

Defenders Anwar Ali and Sandesh Jhingan stepped up in attack, scoring the goals that sealed the triumph. Jamil praised the performance, describing it as a reflection of teamwork and collective determination in his first outing as national coach.

However, a tougher challenge awaits in the form of Iran, ranked 20th in the world and among Asia’s traditional powerhouses. Historically, the head-to-head record favours Iran, who have beaten India four times. India’s last victory over them was in 1959 in Ernakulam, where legends Chuni Goswami, Yusuf Khan, and Tulsidas Balaram scored in a 3-1 win. The most recent meeting was in the 2016 World Cup qualifying, when Iran won 4-0 in Tehran. From that squad, only Udanta Singh, Sandhu and Jhingan remain, now tasked with leading a spirited India into one of their toughest tests.