Thimphu, Sept. 1 -- India suffered their only defeat in their last match of SAFF U17 Women's Championship 2025, losing 3-4 to Bangladesh at Changlimithang Stadium, Bhutan.

Despite the defeat, they were crowned champions, having earned an unassailable lead in the points table with a game in hand, as per the official website of All India Football Federation (AIFF).

They concluded the SAFF U17 Women's Championship with five wins and one loss.

Purnima Marma opened the scoring for Bangladesh in the first minute. India's Anushka Kumari equalised in the ninth minute. However, Bangladesh regained the lead in the 34th minute when Alpi Akter scored, and extended it in the 48th minute through Sauravi Prity.

India pulled one back in the 65th minu...