Predicted Starting XIs and Team Updates for India vs Bangladesh in AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers
India prepares to face Bangladesh in a Group D match of the AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers on November 18, 2025. The match will take place at the National Stadium in Dhaka, Bangladesh, with kickoff scheduled for 7:00 p.m. local time (7:30 p.m. IST). Unfortunately, both teams have already been eliminated from contention for the next round, each accumulating just two points from their initial four matches.
Recent Performance and Team Updates
India’s hopes for advancing were dashed after a disappointing loss to Singapore during their last home match in October. This setback marks the first time in seven years that India has failed to qualify for the continental tournament. Their last such failure occurred in 2015, since their initial absence from the 2011 edition.
In a notable absence, legendary striker Sunil Chhetri will not join the squad in Dhaka as he considers his international retirement following this qualifying campaign. However, the Indian team welcomed Ryan Williams, a new addition confirmed for this match after he obtained Indian citizenship, pending a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from Football Australia.
Predicted Starting XIs
India’s Predicted Starting XI
- Gurpreet Sandhu (GK)
- Rahul Bheke
- Anwar Ali
- Sandesh Jhingan
- Pramveer
- Suresh Singh
- Nikhil Prabhu
- Mahesh Singh
- Lalrinzuala Chhangte
- Rahim Ali
- Vikram Pratap Singh
Injured: None
Suspended: None
Bangladesh’s Predicted Starting XI
- Anisur Rahman Zico (GK)
- Rahmat Mia
- Nizam Uddin
- Ashiqur Rahman
- Anik Hossain
- Mohammad Ibrahim
- Jamal Bhuyan (C)
- Shakhawat Hossain
- Hamza Chowdhury
- Danpan Lal
- Biplu Ahmed
Injured: None
Suspended: None
Match Details
Fans interested in the match can find various viewing options for the India vs. Bangladesh showdown during the AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers.
This encounter not only represents a test of skills for both teams but also allows them to showcase their potential despite the qualification disappointment.
