Hisor, Sept. 1 -- The Indian senior national team lost 0-3 to Iran in their second group stage game of the CAFA Nations Cup 2025 at Hisor Central Stadium on Monday.

The Blue Tigers put on a valiant effort in the opening half, but three second-half goals meant Iran secured three more points to sit comfortably at the top of the group with six points, according to the Indian Super League (ISL) website.

Khalid Jamil made two changes from the winning squad against Tajikistan. Danish Farooq and Nikhil Prabhu were in the starting XI in place of Jeakson Singh and Lallianzuala Chhangte, providing extra support to Suresh Singh Wangjam as India added more protection in midfield to thwart Iran's attack.

The Blue Tigers were quite successful in the...