Tajikistan vs India - Friendly International

Tajikistan Look to Double Down on India

Fresh off a convincing 3-1 victory in their earlier June meeting, Tajikistan host India again in a friendly at home, looking to underline their regional superiority. India arrive desperate to bounce back and silence growing concerns about systemic tactical issues under their current setup.

• •Tajikistan already beat India 3-1 in the sides' earlier June meeting, giving the hosts a significant psychological and tactical edge heading into this rematch.
• •India have been heavily criticised for systemic tactical problems, with analysts pointing to defensive fragility and a lack of creative output as key issues plaguing the squad.