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Will Lebanon outplay India?
Tournament: Fiba Basketball World Cup, 2027 Asian Qualifiers | Venue: Nouhad Nawfal Sports Complex, Zouk Mikael | Tip Off: 23:30:00
Live Streaming: Courtside 1891
Lebanon to win.
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Lebanon delivered a dominant display in their 94-64 victory over Saudi Arabia, showcasing why they remain one of Asia’s top basketball nations. The Lebanese team took control early, building a 26-17 first-quarter lead and never looked back.
Wael Arakji led the charge with 18 points, 5 assists, and 3 rebounds, while Dedric Lawson produced an all around performance of 17 points, 13 rebounds and 6 assists. Youssef Khayat also contributed 12 points and 10 rebounds, a double-double.
Offensively, Lebanon shot efficiently, hitting 51% from the field compared to Saudi’s 32%. Their ball movement was also top notch, recording 29 assists. Defensively, they dominated the boards 59-32, limiting second chance opportunities and held the visitors to just 20.7% from beyond the arc.
Their relentless transition game generated 23 fast break points, helping them cruise to a statement 30 point win and improve their position in the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 Asian Qualifiers.
Overall, the team averages 84 points per game, while dishing out 22.3 assists. Defensively, they record 49.7 rebounds, 5.3 steals and 4 blocks per game.
India showed flashes of promise but ultimately fell 99-73 to Qatar in the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 Asian Qualifiers. After trailing 28-17 in the opening quarter, India responded well in the second period, outscoring Qatar 26-17 to cut the deficit and stay within striking distance at halftime.
However, the game turned decisively in the third quarter, where Qatar erupted 30-9 and seized complete control.
Kanwar Sandhu led the scoring with 15 points, Sahaij Sekhon added 14 points. Princepal Singh and Pranav Prince added 13 points each.
Offensively, India inefficiently, hitting just 37% from the field, including a poor 36.8% from the two point range and 37% from the perimeter. Defensively, they fought hard on the boards, but got outrebounded 43-40. Their 16 turnovers and multiple defensive lapses also proved costly down the stretch.
Despite the defeat, India’s second quarter fightback offered encouraging signs, but consistency over four quarters remains a key area for improvement. Overall, the team averages 60.3 points per game, while dishing out 17 assists. Defensively, they record 40.7 rebounds, 9 steals and 3 blocks per game.
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Wael Arakji |
| SG | Karim Zeinoun |
| SF | Sergio El Darwich |
| PF | Dedric Lawson |
| C | Youssef Khayat |
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Sahaij Sekhon |
| SG | Pranav Prince |
| SF | Arvind Muthu Krishnan |
| PF | Kanwar Sandhu |
| C | Princepal Singh |
Lebanon hosts India on 29 June 2026 in a key FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 Asian Qualifiers matchup. Lebanon enters as the favorite, boasting superior depth, experience, and a 10-0 all time record against India.
India will look to compete through energy and athleticism, but slowing Lebanon’s efficient offense and controlling the boards will be critical to staying competitive.
Lebanon is currently 1st in Group D of the FIBA Basketball World Cup Asian Qualifiers with 2-1 record, while India is 4th with a 0-3 record.
In their last five head-to-head matchups, Lebanon has won all five matches against India.
| Player Name | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Steals/Blocks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wael Arakji | 19.3 | 4.3 | 5.0 | 0.7/0.0 |
| Princepal Singh | 13.0 | 9.0 | 2.0 | 1.0/1.0 |
Lebanon is favored to defeat India thanks to its superior depth, experience, and home court advantage.
India should compete early, but Lebanon’s balanced offense and defense are expected to secure a comfortable victory. We are backing Lebanon to win this matchup.
Lebanon to win.
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