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India beat Kazakhstan to reach FIBA U18 Asia Cup next round
India's U18 basketball team defeated Kazakhstan in a close match to finish third in Group D and advance to the next round of the FIBA U18 Asia Cup 2026. The win secured…
India's U18 basketball team defeated Kazakhstan in a close match to finish third in Group D and advance to the next round of the FIBA U18 Asia Cup 2026. The win secured their progression in the tournament.
The young Indian cagers will now face Iran on Thursday for a place in the quarter-finals.
Indian Opinion Analysis
This victory ends a losing streak for India in the group stage, giving the team momentum before a crucial knockout clash. Basketball's grassroots growth in India remains slow compared to cricket, but success at age-group Asian events helps build a pipeline for senior national teams. The match against Iran will test India's depth, Iran's youth program has traditionally been stronger. A win would mark a rare quarter-final appearance for India in this competition.
Number to watch: the outcome of Thursday's game against Iran.
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