Overview
- India, which won 5-0 on Wednesday at Male's National Stadium, advanced to the SAFF U20 title match.
- Bangladesh reached the final after a 1-0 win over Nepal, with the decider scheduled for Friday in the Maldives.
- Rohen Singh Chaphamayum struck twice in the 56th and 57th minutes, and Omang Dodum, Md Arbash, and Malemngamba Thokchom also scored.
- Head coach Mahesh Gawli praised the team's mindset but called for sharper finishing and tighter defending.
- India now chase a title defense and a fifth youth crown against a familiar rival they drew in the group stage and beat on penalties last year.