Kolkata, March 15 -- Mumbai City FC held off a spirited Inter Kashi fightback to register a 2-1 victory in Indian Super League (ISL) 2025-26 at the Kishore Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata on Sunday.

The Islanders recorded their third win of the campaign to move up to third in the standings with 11 points, while Inter Kashi remained eighth with five points. Islanders' captain Lallianzuala Chhangte was adjudged Player of the Match, according to a press release.

Mumbai dominated possession in the opening exchanges, putting the hosts under sustained pressure. Left winger Ayush Chhikara produced the first effort in the fourth minute, but his close-range attempt was comfortably saved by Inter Kashi keeper Lluis Tarres. Chhikara came close again ...