Overview
- Uttar Pradesh defeated Ladakh 4-2 in a Group C match, with Pravesh Kumar scoring a hat-trick and Mohsin Khan adding another goal.
- With this win, Uttar Pradesh leads Group C with six points from two matches, securing a strong position in the standings.
- Tripura overcame Himachal Pradesh 2-1 in Group D, powered by two goals from Naba Kishore Singha, and now tops the group with six points from two matches.
- Mizoram secured a dominant 4-0 victory over Maharashtra in their Group D opener, with goals from Lalhruaitluanga, Laldawngzuala, F. Malsawmtluanga, and Stephen Ngurchhuanmawia.
- Punjab edged out Manipur 1-0 in Group C, thanks to an early goal by captain Harmandeep Singh, but currently sits third in the group with three points from two matches.