Anuskha Kumari fired a stunning hat-trick as India U17 Women maintained their perfect record in the SAFF U17 Women’s Championship 2025, thrashing hosts Bhutan 8-0 at the Changlimithang Stadium in Thimphu on Sunday.

It was the Young Tigresses’ third consecutive win of the tournament.  Besides Anuskha,  Abhista Basnett hit two goals while Pearl Fernandes, Divyani Linda and Valaina Jada Fernandes score one goal each.

India led 1-0 at half-time.

With this dominant result, the Young Tigresses have now scored 17 goals in three matches without conceding once, tightening their grip on top spot in the table and edging closer to the trophy.

India now have nine points from three matches, ahead of Bangladesh and Nepal, who have three points each. Bhutan is still without a point.