India vs Japan live streaming & updates, FIBA U18 Asia Cup 2026: Japan extend their lead to 26 points at the end of 3rd quarter
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2026-08-14T20:51:30+05:30
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Live Score :
INDIA 46-69 JAPAN
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Japan gets two free throws
Japan gets one point out of the two free throws.
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2026-08-14T20:50:31+05:30
India makes a good start with a two-pointer
Japan 68-42 India
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2026-08-14T20:49:57+05:30
Quarter four is under way
The final quarter is under way and India needs a miracle from here to win this match.
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2026-08-14T20:47:55+05:30
End of third quarter
Japan holds a steady lead of 68-42 as we move on to the final quarter of the game.
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2026-08-14T20:46:17+05:30
Back-to-back two-pointers for Japan
Japan takes the advantage of the Time-Out and has comeback stronger.
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2026-08-14T20:45:15+05:30
Game resumes
Two minutes left in the third quarter and India is trailing by 62-40.
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2026-08-14T20:43:53+05:30
Back-to-back two-pointers for India
India gets another two-pointer and Japan calls for a quick Time-Out as the momentum started to shift a little.
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2026-08-14T20:42:45+05:30
Another two-pointer by India
India gets another two-pointer in and has started to narrow down the mountain of lead ahead of them, especially with the little time left.
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2026-08-14T20:40:03+05:30
India followed with a two-pointer as well
India gets a two-pointer as well, but India needs to score them more often while stopping Japan from scoring, to close down the lead now.
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2026-08-14T20:39:11+05:30
Stunning two-pointer by Japan
Japan once again starts strong after a break.
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2026-08-14T20:36:43+05:30
India called a Time-Out
The game will resume in a minute
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2026-08-14T20:36:28+05:30
Another three-pointer by Japan
Japan has been on point with their three pointers whereas India rarely scored them. This has been one big difference between these two teams tonight, alongside other few reasons.
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2026-08-14T20:34:44+05:30
Another phenomenal 3-pointer for Japan
Japan gets another three-pointer to their name and is sprinting away with the lead at this moment.
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2026-08-14T20:33:54+05:30
Two free throws awarded to India
India gets two points out of the two attempts.
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India are hosting the tournament for the first time since 2004.
7:20 pm: Hello and welcome to Khel Now’s live blog for the India vs Japan match in FIBA U18 Asia Cup 2026. Please wait for the blog to load.
Hosts India face Japan in their opening match of the FIBA U18 Asia Cup 2026 on August 14 (Friday). India, who are hosting the tournament for only the second time, are placed in Group D alongside Japan, Korea and Kazakhstan.
Korea defeated Kazakhstan 95-68 in the opening match of Group D earlier in the day.
A total of 16 teams are participating in the biennial tournament, with group leaders advancing to the quarter-finals at the end of the group phase.
Hosts India begin their campaign today at the FIBA U18 Asia Cup 2026. 🇮🇳🏀 pic.twitter.com/ARKRjPvSKu
— Khel Now (@KhelNow) August 14, 2026
Sixteen teams divided into groups of 4 are set to see action, beginning with the busy Group Phase that will be played for a total of 6 days from August 13-18 featuring 4 games a day.
The top teams in each group by the end of the preliminaries will book a direct ticket to the Quarter-Finals. Teams finishing 2nd and 3rd in their pools, meanwhile, will play in the Qualification to Quarter-Finals.
The play-in to the Final Phase’s opening round is scheduled on August 20. The Quarter-Finals will then be played the following day, the winners of which will advance to the Semi-Finals set on August 22.
Classification Rounds 5-8 will also be held for this year’s U18 meet, beginning on August 22 as well – just before the Semi-Finals. Losing teams in the Quarter-Finals will make up the cast in a bid to salvage pride.
The one-game Final is set on August 23, which will be preceded by the Classification 5-6, Classification 7-8, and the Third-Place Games as the tournament assures to be action-packed all the way to the end.
Of course, the team that wins it all by tournament’s end will be crowned U18 Asia Cup champions, and will be spearheading the ensemble that will carry the fight for Asia in one of youth basketball’s grandest stages.
The 4 teams advancing to the Semi-Finals will guarantee their spots to the prestigious FIBA U19 Basketball World Cup 2027, which is set to be held in the city of Pardubice, Czechia from June 26 to July 4, 2027.
Where and when will India vs Japan match at FIBA U18 Asia Cup 2026 take place?
The match will be played at the Veer Savarkar Stadium in Ahmedabad on August 14 (Friday). It is scheduled to begin at 7:30 pm IST.
Which group are India placed in at FIBA U18 Asia Cup 2026?
India are in Group D alongside Japan, South Korea and Kazakhstan.
What is at stake at the FIBA U18 Asia Cup 2026?Ta
Teams that reach the semi-finals will earn direct entry to next year’s FIBA U19 Basketball World Cup.
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