ISL side Punjab FC will play their first Durand Cup 2024 match against Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) Protectors XI in Group C. Punjab FC had a moderate season in the Indian Super League last term. They will look to do better than that this season.
That's why they will look to begin the Durand Cup along with the 2024-25 football season with a win against the CISF Protectors XI. They are adding their name to other Indian and foreign military teams who are playing in this tournament and will be looking to pull a surprise over the seasoned ISL team.

CISF Protectors XI vs Punjab FC Live Stream and Telecast Details in India: Durand Cup 2024
The Durand Cup 2024, CISF Protectors FT vs Punjab FC, will be played at the SAI Stadium in Kokrajhar on Tuesday (July 30). The match will kick-off at 4:00 PM IST (Indian Standard Time). CISF Protectors FT vs Punjab FC will be live telecast on Sony Ten 2 HD. Fans can also watch the Live stream of CISF Protectors FT vs Punjab FC on SonyLIV.
Preview
Punjab FC will look to start their campaign on a winning note against CISF Protectors XI. Punjab FC will look to better their performance from the last edition where they finished last in Group A losing to Kolkata giants Mohun Bagan and East Bengal and finishing with a solitary point. With a new Head Coach in Panagiotis Dilmperis, the side from Mohali will look to hit the ground running with a win.
Speaking ahead of the match he said, “This will be the first match of the new season and we are eager to get on to the field. We have a balanced unit with experienced and young players and we will look to do our basics right and get all three points.”
CISF Protectors XI will add to the legacy of Armed Forces and Paramilitary teams who have graced the Durand Cup in the past years with pride. The relatively unknown team will hope to be a surprise element in the tournament which has seen many big names fall in the past editions.