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India beats Pakistan in SAFF Championship opener

India beats Pakistan in SAFF Championship opener

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India defeated Pakistan in the SAFF Championship opener, with Suhail Ahmad Bhat scoring in the 13th and 19th minutes and Manglenthang Kipgen adding a goal in the 31st minute, giving India a 3‑0 lead at halftime.

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  • left · 2 outlets

    Suhail Ahmad Bhat scored in the 13th and 19th minutes while Manglenthang Kipgen struck in the 31st minute as India led 3-0 at half time

    — The Hindu

  • center · 1 outlet

    Defending champions India began their SAFF Championship 2026 campaign with a 3-2 victory over Pakistan in their Group B opener at the National Stadium in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on Thursday.

    — The Tribune

  • right · 3 outlets

    IND vs PAK Highlights, SAFF Championship 2026: A second string Indian team survived a late Pakistan scare to start their SAFF Championship 2026 campaign with a narrow 3-2 win on Thursday in Dhaka. Suhail Bhat and Kipgen scored for India.

    — Livemint

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Suhail Ahmad Bhat scored in the 13th and 19th minutes while Manglenthang Kipgen struck in the 31st minute as India led 3-0 at half time

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India beats Pakistan in SAFF Championship opener

Suhail Ahmad Bhat scored in the 13th and 19th minutes while Manglenthang Kipgen struck in the 31st minute as India led 3-0 at half time

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