India vs Saudi Arabia preview, players to watch, live streaming details: FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 Asian Qualifiers

Saudi Arabia have beaten India in all six of their previous head-to-head meetings.

After defeat in their tournament opener, India will host Saudi Arabia in the return leg of the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 Asian Qualifiers on Sunday, November 30. Find India vs Saudi Arabia details below.

The action now shifts to Chennai’s Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium after both teams squared up in Jeddah for their first meeting earlier this week.

The last game witnessed Saudi Arabia dominating the World No. 76 India and securing a 75-51 victory to open their account. It will be a crucial fixture for India as they strive to instill confidence in the roster.

India vs Saudi Arabia match details

• Match: India vs Saudi Arabia
• Date: Sunday, November 30
• Time: 6:00 pm IST
• Venue: Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium, Chennai

Chennai, get ready! 🔥India takes on Saudi Arabia in just 1 day at the FIBA WC 2027 Asian Qualifiers!📅 30 Nov | 1800 hrs📍 Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor StadiumLet’s pack the arena and roar for Team India — FREE ENTRY! 🇮🇳🎉#FIBAWC #StepItUpIndia pic.twitter.com/MWQmfdjzc6

— #IndiaBasketball (@BFI_basketball) November 29, 2025

India’s recent performance

The Indian team has sustained a horrendous form of late. They finished 15th among 16 teams in the FIBA Asia Cup 2025 with no wins in three games.

India could not handle the pressure against Saudi Arabia in their first clash and will need magical performances from their players to get off the mark.

Saudi Arabia’s recent performance

Saudi Arabia have fared well in the last five games and constructed a 3-2 record. They participated in the FIBA Asia Cup 2025 and finished 10th with a 2-2 record.

After a morale-boosting victory over India in their second meeting, they will be looking forward to continuing their winning momentum.

Also Read: FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 Asian Qualifiers: Full schedule, fixtures, results, live streaming details

Saudi Arabia roster

Marzouq Almuwallad, Osama Albergawi, Muhammad-Ali Abdur-Rahkman, Mathna Almarwani, Fahad Belal, Khalid M Abdel Gabar, Mohemmed Alsuwailem, Ali Shubayli, Manat Mustaf Alsalem, Mohammed Kadi, Thamer Mah Mohammed, and Musab Tariq M Kadi

India roster

Sahaij Pratap Singh Sekhon, Harsh Dagar, Muin Bek Hafeez, Kanwar Gurbaz Singh Sandhu, Arvind Kumar Muthukrishnan, Sahil, Palpreet Singh Brar, Pratyanshu Tomar, Pranav Prince, Amjyot Singh Gill, Piyush Meena, Lokendra Singh

Players to watch

Mohammed Alsuwailem

The 27-year-old has been in sublime form in recent months. He ruled the FIBA Asia Cup 2025 charts in rebounds (12.8), blocks (2.8), and overall efficiency (28.3) per game. With 70 points in four games, he finished 10th in the standings.

Alsuwailem had a good start to the Qualifiers as well, as he garnered 16 points and had nine rebounds.

Pranav Prince

Prince performed well for the Indian team in the FIBA Asia Cup 2025 with 35 points, 19 rebounds, and 14 assists in three games. Although he had a dull start to the campaign with five points and disappointing conversion ratios, the 22-year-old is expected to be a key contributor in this clash.

India vs Saudi Arabia prediction

Saudi Arabia has beaten India on all six occasions as per the head-to-head records. In the last two games, Saudi Arabia have maintained supremacy over the Indian team, which is likely to continue in this meeting as well.

Prediction: Saudi Arabia to make it 2/2.

Live details

The viewers across the globe can enjoy the action of the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 Asian Qualifiers on the Courtside 1891 platform as well as on the FIBA Basketball YouTube channel (subject to territorial rights).

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