The India U-23 team punched above their weight in the AFC U-23 Asian Cup Qualifiers and finished as group runners-up in a pool that comprised the likes of UAE, Oman, and Kyrgyz Republic.
Despite playing against teams ranked higher, India beat Oman 2-1 and went down narrowly against UAE after conceding a late penalty. Meanwhile, in the final group game, they could have once again picked up three points, only if the woodwork had not denied Rahul KP.
Although the entire team played as a unit, there were a few individuals who stood out with their respective performances.