| India vs Oman | |
| Match Info | |
| Date | 08/09/2025 |
| Time | 05:30 P.M Indian Time 04:00 P.M UAE Time |
| Stadium | |
| League | CAFA Nations Cup |
Fixture Basics
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Tournament: CAFA Nations Cup 2025 – Group Stage
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Date: Monday, 1 September 2025
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Kick-off Time: 5:30 PM IST Business StandardFirstpost
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Venue: Hisor Central Stadium, Hisor, Tajikistan Business StandardFirstpost
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Live Streaming (India): FanCode app and website; no TV broadcast
Team Form & Stakes
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India kicked off the tournament on a high with a 2–1 victory against hosts Tajikistan. Strong defensive effort, savvy set-piece execution, and a standout penalty save by goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu marked the performance ESPN.comOutlook IndiaFirstpost.
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Iran, ranked 20th in the world, are the highest-ranked team in the tournament and boast World Cup pedigree, multiple AFC Asian Cup titles, and a formidable recent form — including a 3–1 win over Afghanistan in their opener
Tactics & Team News
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India: Coach Khalid Jamil has a fully fit squad and will likely opt for a compact, disciplined setup—leveraging quick transitions and set-piece opportunities to disrupt Iran’s rhythm Business StandardIndian Super League.
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Iran: Coach Amir Ghalenoei also fields a fit squad. Iran is expected to control possession, pressure India's defense, and capitalize on attacking strengths with clinical precision
Head-to-Head & Context
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FIFA Rankings: India—133; Iran—20 FirstpostIndian Super League.
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Historical Record: Iran have consistently dominated past matchups. India’s last win over Iran dates back to the 1959 Asian Games; recent meetings include an Iran 4–0 victory during the 2018 World Cup qualifiers
Key Player Spotlight
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India: Watch out for defenders like Sandesh Jhingan and Anwar Ali—critical in neutralizing Iran's aerial threats and set-piece danger. India’s cohesive unit and goalkeeper Gurpreet’s form are vital possible11Outlook India.
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Iran: Forward Mehdi Taremi remains a proven goal threat, with a prolific scoring record for his national team
Summary Table
| Match Detail | Insight |
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| Match Date & Time | 1 Sept 2025, 5:30 PM IST |
| Venue | Hisor Central Stadium, Tajikistan |
| India’s Outlook | Tactical, resilient—relying on structure, set pieces, unity |
| Iran’s Outlook | Dynamic, high-ranked, offensively potent |
| Head-to-Head | Iran historically dominant |
| Key Players | India: Jhingan, Anwar Ali, Gurpreet; Iran: Mehdi Taremi |
| Narrative Angle | Underdogs India rallying with unity under Jamil vs. Iran’s elite pedigree |
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