Blue Colts Eye Glory: Where to Watch India U23 vs Tajikistan U23?

A red-letter day is in the making in India U23 football history. The Blue Colts are a victory away from lifting the U-23 Tri-Nation International Friendly Tournament 2026. Yupia's Golden Jubilee Stadium will be bleeding blue as the boys aim to make it back-to-back victories.

The talent in the India U23 squad was apparent, and it only needed a platform. The friendly tournament was more than a suitable occasion as the youngsters turned up the heat. With confident passing, silky dribbles and excellent creativity, they cut the opponent open with their technicality. Despite missing a flurry of chances, the highly-rated Suhail Ahmad Bhat scored a brace after Rickey Haobam gave them the lead. Tomba Singh and Muhammed Ajsal added late goals as they routed Bhutan U23 5-0. A draw or a victory will give them the title on goal difference. Naushad Moosa was grounded ahead of the clash on Tuesday. “The boys are confident after the Bhutan result, but we have to stay grounded. Tajikistan is a physical team and very good on the counter. We have the advantage in goal difference, but we are going out there to play our game and win the match outright for the fans in Arunachal,” he added.

His opposite number, Mubin Ergashev, was cautious ahead of the all-important clash as well. "We played a very disciplined game against Bhutan, but we know India is much more dangerous at home. They scored five goals in their last game, so our defensive organization must be perfect today.

We are here to win the trophy, not just to participate," Ergashev said. Bhutan U23 did well to hold Tajikistan U23 to a single goal. Shahrom Samiev scored the winner in the 74th minute to seal the result. Tajikistan has the upper hand in the head-to-head clashes against India U23 as well. They triumphed 3-2 in June last year, courtesy of a couple of stoppage-time goals, and are immensely physical. They will be keen to close out the tournament on a high.

India U23 vs Tajikistan U23 TV Channel Info

India U23 vs Tajikistan U23 Match Information

Match: India U23 vs Tajikistan U23

Competition: U-23 Tri-Nation International Friendly Tournament

Venue: Golden Jubilee Stadium

Location: Yupia, Arunachal Pradesh

Time: 31st March at 7:00 pm IST

India U23 vs Tajikistan U23 Predicted Lineups

Here is SportsDunia's India U23 vs Tajikistan U23 Predicted Lineups:

India U23 (4-3-3)

Priyansh Dubey; Ricky Meetei Haobam, Ronney Kharbudon, Pramveer, Harsh Palande; Lalrinliana Hnamte (C), Lalremxxxtluanga Fanai, Adison Singh Thokchom; Lalthankima, Suhail Ahmad Bhat, Ebindas Yesudasan

Tajikistan U23 (4-3-3)

Safarmad Ghaforov; Fakhriddin Akhtamov, Rahmatsho Rahmatzoda, Haidar Sattorov, Shohrukh Sangov; Ruslan Khailoev, Tokhirjon Tagoyzoda, Shukhrat Elmurodov; Shahrom Samiev (C), Rustam Soirov, Azizbek Daliev