Sumeet Passi stole the show with a brace with Sajid Dhot also finding the mark for India

The Indian U-23 national team have defeated APAI Leichhardt Tigers FC 3-1 in a friendly fixture held in Australia, on Saturday.

The match was locked at 1-1 at half-time with Sajid Dhot (35') scoring the equaliser after Leichhardt Tigers had broken the deadlock in the 22nd minute. Sumeet Passi (47', 70') went on to complete his brace in the second half to give India a comfortable win.

Stephen Constantine's side are in currently preparing for the 2018 SAFF (South Asian Football Federation) Cup that will be held in Bangladesh in September.

The Blue Tigers are also scheduled play A-League premiers Sydney FC besides another friendly against Rydalmere Lions FC on August 28 and 31 respectively.

India will begin their SAFF Cup defence against Sri Lanka in Dhaka on September 5. They are scheduled to leave for Dhaka on September 2.