FIBA Asia Cup 2025: India drawn against China, hosts Saudi Arabia in Group C

Two-time reigning champions Australia are in Group A while New Zealand are in Group D.

The Indian men’s basketball team has been drawn against China, Saudi Arabia and Jordan in Group C of the FIBA Asia Cup 2025, scheduled to be played at Jeddah from August 5-17, marking the first time the Gulf state is hosting FIBA’s flagship event in Asia after 1997. This is the 31st edition of the event as the groups were confirmed in Tuesday’s draw.

The 16 teams have been divided into four groups of four teams each with teams set to face each other in a single round-robin format. The first-placed teams from each group will advance directly to the quarter-finals, while the eight second and third-placed teams in each group will meet in another qualification round for the remaining four quarter-final spots.

The final phase of the competition will proceed from the quarter-finals onwards with a single-elimination format in place.

The reigning two-time champions, Australia, have yet to lose a game in the FIBA Asia Cup and will be looking to maintain their perfect record. Meanwhile, 2022 finalists Lebanon came close to winning it all and will be aiming for their first-ever Asia Cup title. China will try to extend their lead as all-time leader in Asia Cup titles, having already won 16 in the past.

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FIBA Asia Cup 2025 Groups

• Group A: Qatar, Australia, Korea, Lebanon
• Group B: Guam, Japan, Syria, Iran
• Group C: China, Jordan, India, Saudi Arabia
• Group D: Chinese Taipei, New Zealand, Iraq, Philippines

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