India's Spirited Battle in FIBA Asia Cup Opener Ends in Overtime Defeat
The Indian basketball team narrowly lost to Jordan in their FIBA Asia Cup opener, with a score of 91-84 in Jeddah. Despite India's commendable effort, the match ended in regulation time tied at 80-80. Jordan's experience prevailed in overtime, levering their semi-finalist pedigree for a tight victory.
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The Indian basketball team endured a narrow defeat in their opening Group C game against Jordan at the FIBA Asia Cup 2025, losing 91-84 after a tense overtime period. The match took place at King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, ending in a deadlock at regulation with an 80-80 score.
Despite India, ranked 76th in the world, going toe-to-toe with 35th-ranked Jordan, it was the hosts who emerged victorious. Arvind Muthu Krishnan led India's scoring efforts with 14 points, supported by Pranav Prince and Harsh Dagar with 12 each, Pratyanshu Tomar with 11, and captain Muin Bek Hafeez adding 10 points to the tally.
Jordan's superior experience and strategy in overtime, coupled with Dar Tucker's impressive 30-point performance and Hashem Abbaas's 24, proved decisive. India showed resilience by taking an 80-76 lead, but Jordan's last-minute push secured them the win, showcasing their pedigree as semi-finalists in the previous 2022 edition. (ANI)
(With inputs from agencies.)
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