East Bengal was moments away from returning to winning ways after dropping points in consecutive matches, but it was always going to be tricky with a one-goal lead.
The Red and Gold, in the second-half, had many chances, but the quality of the final ball was disappointing, with Ezzejjari and Miguel kept quiet by the Blasters.
In the end, it took a set-piece in the second minute of second-half additional time as Ajsal capitalised from some loose defending from the Red and Gold and bagged the equaliser for the Blasters with a corner.
With this draw, the Kochi side picks its first point of the ISL 2025-26 season.