Bangladesh Women 1-3 India Women: Dominant India Clinch SAFF Championship Triumph

In a highly anticipated clash of the SAFF Women’s Championship, India Women underlined their regional supremacy with a commanding 3-1 victory over Bangladesh Women on June 6, 2026. The match, played under the lights at 21:00 local time, saw India flex their attacking depth while Bangladesh showed resilience but ultimately fell short in their quest for a famous upset.

Match Overview

India entered the contest as the tournament favorites, having dominated South Asian women's football for years. Bangladesh, the host nation and runners-up in previous editions, hoped to leverage home support and a strong defensive structure. However, India’s superior technical quality and tactical discipline proved decisive.

Key Moments

• 12th minute: India Women opened the scoring through a well-worked team move finished by star forward Anju Tamang
• 38th minute: Bangladesh equalized against the run of play, capitalizing on a defensive lapse with Krishna Rani slotting home
• 52nd minute: India restored their lead via a spectacular long-range strike from Dalima Chhibber
• 78th minute: India sealed the win with a clinical counter-attack finished by substitute Grace Lalrampari

Tournament Impact

The victory put India firmly on course for the SAFF Women’s Championship title, maintaining their unbeaten run in the group stage. For Bangladesh, the loss was a setback but not a knockout, as they still held a strong chance of advancing to the semifinals. The result also extended India’s head-to-head dominance over Bangladesh in SAFF history, with the Blue Tigresses now holding an 8-1 record in competitive meetings.

Standout Performers

• Dalima Chhibber – Scored the decisive goal and controlled the midfield
• Ratanbala Devi – Provided two assists and caused constant trouble on the flank
• Sabina Khatun – The Bangladesh captain worked tirelessly but lacked support in the final third

With this result, India sent a clear message to the rest of the continent: they remain the team to beat in South Asian women’s football.