India U17 women thrash Iraq 14-0 in AFC Asian Cup qualifiers
India's U17 women's team beat Iraq 14-0 in an AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup qualifier at the MP Selayang Stadium in Selayang, Malaysia, on Monday. Anushka Kumari scored five goals and was adjudged Player of the Match, while skipper Abhista Basnett headed in two. The result surpassed India's previous best in the age group, 12-0 wins over UAE in 2014 and Sri Lanka in 2018. India meet Syria on October 8 and hosts Malaysia on October 11 in Group E; only group winners qualify for the China 2027 finals.