Is Tajikistan vs India Cafa Nations Cup Clash Live On TV?

A thrilling match can be expected when an in-form Tajikistan side faces off against a new-look India national team in their first match in the group stages of the 2025 CAFA Nations Cup at the Hisor Central Stadium on Friday evening.

These two teams have faced off against each other five times in the past. Out of that, Tajikistan has come out as victorious on three occasions, and the Blue Tigers India have defeated the Central Asian side on only one occasion. The most recent match to have taken place between these two sides was back in the 2019 Intercontinental Cup, when Tajikistan picked up a big 4-2 win. In fact, India's only win over Tajikistan came in their 4-1 victory in the 2008 AFC Challenge Cup.

Tajikistan have enjoyed a pretty good run of form in international matches over the course of 2025. They have won four of their last six international matches and are actually undefeated in their last three games heading into this upcoming clash against India, having scored five goals in the last three matches as well.

India are going to be playing their first international match under the leadership of new head coach Khalid Jamil. The Blue Tigers have actually suffered from some really woeful form over the last year, having just one win in their last eight games. They are currently on a two-game losing run, something that Jamil will be desperate to end in this upcoming clash against Tajikistan.

Gela Shekiladze has been able to name a pretty solid 24-man squad for the CAFA Nations Cup tournament. He is not dealing with any injury or suspension issues with his players, meaning he should be able to play his strongest squad against India. Shekiladze will be urging his players to go with a positive, attack-minded approach and launch creative attacking moves to unnerve their opponents and get a big win.

Khalid Jamil has been able to name a 23-man squad for his first tournament as the head coach of the Indian football team. However, he has excluded India's record goal-scorer Sunil Chhetri from the squad as he aims to try out different options. No player from Mohun Bagan is in the squad either, as Jamil aims to make use of the strongest asset of his current squad to make them produce a gritty but efficient performance to get back to winning ways.

Where to Watch Tajikistan vs India for Free - Live Streams & TV Channels

The Cafa Nations Cup match between Tajikistan and India should be shown on multiple platforms for fans from many countries to watch. Here we look at the Tajikistan vs India live stream options for some key regions around the globe.

Tajikistan vs India Predicted Lineups

Tajikistan Predicted Lineup

Rustam Yatimov (GK), Zoir Dzhuraboev, Manuchehr Safarov, Akhtam Nazarov, Daler Imomnazarov, Alisher Dzhailiov, Amirbek Juraboev, Parvidzhon Umarboev, Shuhrat Elmudorov, Shahrom Samiev, Rustom Soirov

India Predicted Lineup

Hritik Tiwari (GK), Rahul Bheke, Sandesh Jhingan, Anwar Ali, Muhammad Uvais, Suresh Singh, Danish Farooq, Naorem Mahesh Singh, Lallianzuala Chhangte, Jithin MS, Irfan Yadwad

Tajikistan vs India Kick-Off Timings