Saudi Arabia Defeats India 75–51 in FIBA World Cup 2027 Qualifiers
The Indian basketball team began its campaign at the FIBA World Cup 2027 Qualifiers with a 75–51 defeat to Saudi Arabia. The match took place as part of the first qualifying window for the Asian region.
Match Highlights
Harsh Dagar led India’s scoring effort with 12 points, while multiple Saudi players contributed evenly to secure a comfortable win. The Indian side struggled to find rhythm offensively and allowed the hosts to control the pace throughout the game.
Despite moments of improved ball movement in the second half, India was unable to close the gap. Saudi Arabia capitalized on turnovers and maintained a strong defensive presence near the rim.
Next Steps for Team India
With the loss, India will look to regroup ahead of their next qualifier game. The team aims to refine execution and improve consistency before facing other Asian teams in the upcoming rounds.
“We need to work on our defensive structure and shot selection,” said a member of the Indian coaching staff after the match.
Author’s summary: India opened its FIBA World Cup 2027 Qualifiers with a 75–51 defeat to Saudi Arabia, struggling with consistency but showing promise for future improvement.
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