The Indian senior women’s team will take on Nepal in the final fixture of the Tri-Nation Women’s International Friendlies at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Shillong on Monday at 18:00 IST.

For head coach Crispin Chettri, this encounter provides a chance to rebound from the 0-2 loss to IR Iran and continue preparations for next year’s AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026, while assessing the depth and versatility of his squad.

“Against Iran, we weren’t at our best, but we treated that match as a learning experience,” Chettri said in the pre-match press conference on Sunday.

“Now we know what it takes to prepare against more physical sides. Nepal are a completely different team, so we’re looking for a better performance tomorrow. We’ll also be giving opportunities to some younger players

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