Inter Kashi vs SC Delhi preview: ISL 2026-27 team news and lineups

Inter Kashi and SC Delhi will meet at the Shree Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex (Balewadi Stadium) in Pune in an Indian Super League 2026-27 fixture on November 7, 2026. The fixture pits bottom-placed Inter Kashi against eighth-placed SC Delhi in a match that could alter early season trajectories for both clubs.

Inter Kashi sit bottom of the table with one point from four matches after three defeats and one draw, having scored three goals and conceded ten. Vaz Pinto’s side_require a positive result to arrest a worrying start, while SC Delhi, who reached the Durand Cup semi-finals, arrive unbeaten in their last two games following a 1-1 draw with FC Goa and a 3-2 win over Mumbai City FC; a victory could lift them into the top six.

Inter Kashi’s results so far include a 2-0 loss to Kerala Blasters, a 1-1 draw with Odisha FC for their first point, a 5-1 defeat to East Bengal, and a 2-1 defeat to FC Goa in their most recent outing. The Varanasi-based club have managed to score in each of their last three matches despite their defensive struggles.

SC Delhi conceded defeats in their opening two fixtures against Mohun Bagan and Bengaluru FC but were the sides to open the scoring in both games. Tomasz Tchorz’s team then drew 1-1 with FC Goa before overturning a 2-1 deficit to beat Mumbai City FC 3-2 courtesy of Pena’s stoppage-time involvement and a decisive goal from Rodriguinho.

Both squads are fully fit and available for selection ahead of the match, and selection choices will be watched closely; it remains to be seen if Vaz Pinto selects Chhikara in the number nine role. Projected lineups include: Inter Kashi — Albino Gomes (GK); Dinliana, Pratik Chaudhari, N Chandan, Aritra Das; Jitu Singh, Wayne Vaz; Rosenberg Gabriel, Sumit Passi, Thoi Singh; Sreekuttan. SC Delhi — Nora Fernandes (GK); Lamgoulen Semkholun, Viafara, C Fernandes, Manoj Mohammed; K Sourav, Hnamte, Azhar; Pena, Rodriguinho, Aimen Passi.

Sumit Passi has been singled out as one of Inter Kashi’s most impressive performers, captaining the side and scoring in the recent game against FC Goa; he has played for Jamshedpur FC, Punjab FC and East Bengal FC and can operate as a full back, right midfielder or in a number 10 role. That versatility underlines why he has been central to Inter Kashi’s attacking structure despite the team’s struggles.

The Colombian winger has found the back of the net in the last two games for SC Delhi, while Pena brings South American flair and quick decision-making to the final third and will be a player to watch as the Phoenix aim to extend their unbeaten run to three matches in Pune. Rodriguinho’s late goal in Mumbai provided the decisive moment in their most recent victory.

The match will take place on November 7, 2026, at the Balewadi Stadium in Pune with a 5:00 PM IST kick-off and will be shown live on Sony Ten 2 and Sony Ten 2 HD; the fixture will also be available to stream digitally for free on YouTube.