Afghanistan and India played out a goalless draw in their CAFA Nations Cup group stage fixture on September 4, 2025. The stalemate was a result that ultimately suited neither team's ambitions of reaching the knockout rounds. Both sides created half-chances in a cagey first half, but neither goalkeeper was seriously tested. The second half followed a similar pattern, with midfield battles dominating over clear-cut scoring opportunities. India had slightly more possession but could not break down a disciplined Afghan defense, while Afghanistan offered little threat on the counter-attack. The shared points left both teams needing results elsewhere to have any chance of progression.