FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 Asian Qualifiers
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The Indian men’s basketball team are bottom of Group D after two matches.
India are all set to clash against Qatar in the second window of the first round of the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 Asian Qualifiers on Saturday, February 28. The Lusail Multipurpose Hall in Lusail, Qatar will serve as the host to the exciting contest between both sides.
With Qatar assured an entry to the second round as the tournament hosts, two more teams among India, Lebanon and Saudi Arabia will progress from Group D. Hence, the second window would be crucial for the Indian team, as they will play one game each against Qatar and Lebanon.
Qatar vs India match details
- Match: Qatar vs India
- Date: February 28 (Saturday)
- Time: 12:30 am IST (10 pm Local Time)
- Venue: Lusail Multipurpose Hall, Lusail
India squad
Kanwar Gurbaz Singh Sandhu, Harsh Dagar, Arvinder Singh, Tushal Singh, Arvindkumar Muthu Krishnan, Muin Bek Hafeez, Pranav Prince, Pratyanshu Tomar, Princepal Singh, Sahaij Pratap Singh Sekhon, Aaron Michael Monteiro, Arumugam Arvind
Qatar squad
Mohammed Abbasher, Zineeddine Bedri, Mahmoud Luay M Darwish, Babacar Dieng, Ousmanediatta Dieng, Moustafa Fouda, Brandon Goodwin, Donte Grantham, Meho Haracic, Tyler Harris, Ghassan Hajar, Alen Hadzibegovic, Mubarak Rashid Jama, Mike Lewis II, Bobo Magassa, Ahmad Mohamad, Abdulla Mousa, Hamad Mousa, Mohamed Massamba Ndao, Moustapha Ndao, Ndoye Seydou, Abdulrahman Mohamed Saad, Omar Saad
India’s recent performances
India are positioned fourth in Group D after losses in both games against Saudi Arabia in the first window. The first game witnessed them losing with a scoreline of 75-51, while the second one was also a similar affair as the Saudi Arabia side dominated the proceedings with an 81-57 victory.
Qatar’s recent performances
Qatar are second in Group D with a solitary victory in two appearances in the first window. They sustained a nerve-wracking 74-75 loss against Lebanon, and then secured a thrilling 86-83 victory in the next clash over them.
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Players to watch
Kanwar Gurbaz Singh Sandhu
The skillful shooting guard, Sandhu is India’s best performer in the tournament so far, with 22 points in two games. He amassed the most points (19) for the team in his last appearance against Saudi Arabia, scoring eight field goals and having three three-point conversions.
Brandon Goodwin
With 42 points in two games, Goodwin is the top-scorer for the Qatar side in the FIBA World Cup 2027 Asian Qualifiers. The veteran point guard secured 25 points in his last outing against Lebanon, with a terrific two-point field goal percentage of 77.8.
Prediction
Both teams have locked horns on seven occasions, with Qatar ending up as the winners in six of them. The home side has beaten the Indian team in the last three games in dominating fashion, and this clash could be no different. Expect the Qatar side to have a minimum winning margin of 10-20 points.
Prediction: Qatar to begin their second window with a comprehensive victory.
Live details
The fans across the globe can live-stream the India-Qatar game on the Courtside 1891 app and website. However, there will be no live TV telecast available in India. Additionally, FIBA YouTube channel will also be streaming both of India’s matches.
Where and when will Qatar vs India match take place at FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 Asian Qualifiers?
The match will be played on February 28 (Saturday) at the Lusail Multipurpose Hall in Doha. It is scheduled to begin at 00:30 hrs IST and 10 pm local time.
What is India’s position in the points table (Group D) of FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 Asian Qualifiers?
India are currently placed at the bottom in Group D with two points from as many matches.
What is India’s head-to-head record with Qatar in men’s basketball?
Qatar leads the head-to-head record with six wins, including the last three matches. India’s only win came way back in 2011.
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