India vs China preview, players to watch, live streaming details: FIBA Asia Cup 2025

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Published at :August 7, 2025 at 11:36 AM

Modified at :August 7, 2025 at 11:36 AM

India vs China preview, players to watch, live streaming details: FIBA Asia Cup 2025

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India meet China in a must-win group stage encounter.

India will meet group favourites and record 16-time champions China in their second league stage clash of the FIBA Asia Cup 2025 on Thursday (August 7) at the King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah.

After a victory over Saudi Arabia in their group stage fixture, World No. 30 China will look to win this game and maintain their dominance in the table. Meanwhile, the Indian basketball team, ranked 76th in the world, suffered a loss against Jordan and have a must-win game ahead of them.

India vs China match details

Match: India vs China
Date: Thursday, August 7
Time: 1:30 pm IST (11 am Local Time)
Venue: King Abdullah Sports City, Jeddah

Also Read: FIBA Asia Cup 2025: Schedule, fixtures, results & live streaming details

India squad

Palpreet Singh Brar (Captain), Muin Bek Hafeez, Pranav Prince, Arvind Kumar Muthu Krishnan, Vaisakh K Manoj, Arvinder Singh, Sahaij Pratap Singh Sekhon, Princepal Singh, Harsh Dagar, Kanwar Gurbaj Singh Sandhu, Amaan Sandhu, Pratyanshu Tomar

China squad

Shiyan Gao, Mingxuan Hu, Sanning Liao, Shuaipeng Cheng, Rui Zhao, Junjie Wang, Jiahao Yu, Jiayi Zhao, Jinqiu Hu, Junlong Zhu, Xiangbo Li, Meng Lei

India’s performance so far in FIBA Asia Cup 2025

India’s opening fixture of the FIBA Asia Cup came against Jordan. No one expected them to put up a strong performance, but they surpassed expectations. The game went into extra time, where Jordan secured a 91-84 victory.

China’s performance so far in FIBA Asia Cup 2025

China’s first league stage fixture came against the hosts, Saudi Arabia. Despite facing a stern challenge, they won the match with a scoreline of 93-88.

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Players to watch

Jinqiu Hu

China’s Jinqiu Hu returned with 20 points and five rebounds to accelerate China’s scoring against Saudi Arabia.

Meanwhile, he was the team’s top performer in the FIBA Asia Cup 2025 Qualifiers, averaging 17.5 points and 6.3 rebounds per game. He is expected to continue his strong form against the Indian outfit as well.

Pranav Prince

Although India could not open their account with a victory against Saudi Arabia, Pranav Prince justified the hype surrounding him. He returned as the team’s joint-best player with 12 points, including seven rebounds and five assists.

It is worth noting that Prince was also India’s top performer in the qualifying event of the FIBA Asia Cup 2025. He averaged 10.9 points and 6.9 rebounds per game. With consistent form and the ability to deliver in crucial situations, he can be one of the finest players in this game.

Prediction

According to FIBA, China beat India in all four meetings so far in the FIBA history. Both teams last met in 2015, where the Chinese team crushed India with a scoreline of 104-58. Ahead of this game, India are the underdogs against the 16-time champions.

Prediction: China to bag their second win.

Live details

The India vs China FIBA Asia Cup 2025 match will be live on Courtside 1891 for fans across the globe. Fans in India can tune into FanCode to catch the live action.

Additionally, FIBA Basketball’s official YouTube channel is also expected to stream matches online for free, although there is no official confirmation for the same.

Full broadcast details here.

When and where is India vs China FIBA Asia Cup 2025 match?

The match will be held on Thursday, August 7 at King Abdullah Sports City, Jeddah. Tip-off is at 1:30 pm IST (11 am Local Time).

Where can fans watch India vs China match live?

Fans across the world can catch the match live on Courtside 1891. In India, it will be available on FanCode, via a subscription.

Who are the key players to watch in India vs China game?

For China, watch out for Jinqiu Hu, who scored 20 points in their last match. For India, Pranav Prince stood out with a well-rounded performance against Jordan despite defeat.

What is the head-to-head (h2h) record between India and China in FIBA competitions?

China has won all four previous encounters against India, including a dominant 104-58 victory in 2015. India will enter as underdogs in this matchup.

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Mohamed Farzan

Farzan is a journalist at Khel Now covering Indian Olympic sports and kabaddi. With five years of experience working with major sports organizations like Chennaiyin FC, Dabang Delhi K.C., Rajasthan Royals, and Yuva Kabaddi Series, he brings diverse expertise. Farzan has covered two Olympics, one Commonwealth Games, and one Asian Games, making his knowledge of Indian sports broad and versatile.