The Indian senior women’s team will play the first of the Tri-Nation International Friendlies against IR Iran on Tuesday.
For head coach Crispin Chettri, the match marks the start of a crucial preparation phase ahead of next year’s AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026, and an opportunity to test new combinations and new talent.
«After qualifying for the Asian Cup, this will be our first match in almost four months. We will try to play good football and also look at several new players,» Chettri said at the pre-match press conference. “We have invited some new faces from the Senior Nationals (Rajmata Jijabai Trophy) so that we can build a bigger pool of players for the future.”
Where will India Women vs Iran Women Tri-Nation International Friendly be played?
The India Women vs Iran Women Tri-Nation International Friendly will be played at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Shillong on Tuesday.
When is the international friendly between India Women and Iran Women Tri-Nation?
The kick-off is at 6:00 PM IST.
Where to watch India Women vs Iran Women Tri-Nation International Friendly?
The match will be streamed live for free on plus.fifa.com.
Blue Tigresses team against IR Iran:
Goalkeepers: Elangbam Panthoi Chanu, Sowmiya Narayanasamy.
Defenders: Hemam Shilky Devi, Kiran Pisda, Malati Munda, Martina Thokchom, Phanjoubam Nirmala Devi, Sorokhaibam Ranjana Chanu.
Midfielders: Grace Lalrampari Hauhnar, Lisham Babina Devi, Nongmaithem Ratanbala Devi, Priyadharshini Selladurai, Sangita Basfore, Santosh.
Forwards: Grace Dangmei, Karishma Purushottam Shirvoikar, Lynda Kom Serto, Malavika P, Manisha Kalyan, Mousumi Murmu, Pyari Xaxa, Rimpa Haldar.
Published on October 20, 2025