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India put up a strong fight but ultimately lost to Jordan in overtime at the FIBA Asia Cup. Arvind Muthu Krishnan led India’s scoring with 14 points, while Jordan’s Dar Tucker dominated with 30. The game went into OT after India squandered a late lead in regulation. Jordan’s experience proved decisive in the extra period.

Key Points: India Fall to Jordan in FIBA Asia Cup Overtime Thriller

  • India fought hard but lost 91-84 in overtime
  • Arvind Muthu Krishnan top-scored with 14 points
  • Jordan's Dar Tucker dominated with 30 points
  • India led late but Jordan forced OT to clinch victory
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India go down to Jordan in FIBA Asia Cup opener after overtime thriller

India lost 91-84 to Jordan in a thrilling FIBA Asia Cup opener after overtime, with Arvind Muthu Krishnan leading the scoring.

"The valiant effort, however, fell short in added time. – Olympics.com"

Jeddah, August 6

The Indian basketball team lost their opening Group C game against Jordan 91-84 in the FIBA Asia Cup 2025, which was played at the King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on Tuesday.

World No. 76 India went toe-to-toe with 35th-ranked Jordan in an end-to-end contest as the two teams finished regulation time tied at 80-80. The valiant effort, however, fell short in added time, as per Olympics.com.

Arvind Muthu Krishnan led India's scoring with 14 points and was well supported by Pranav Prince and Harsh Dagar (12 each), Pratyanshu Tomar (11) and captain Muin Bek Hafeez (10).

Jordan's Dar Tucker top-scored in the match with 30 points ahead of his teammate Hashem Abbaas, who scored 24.

Jordan, semi-finalists at the last edition of the FIBA Asia Cup in 2022, led 18-14 after the opening quarter. However, India stormed back early in the second with eight unanswered points to take control. The sides were level 38-38 at half-time.

The third quarter saw Jordan edge ahead again, opening up a 60-55 lead with a late run, as per Olympics.com.

India mounted a fierce comeback in the fourth, with Pratyanshu Tomar, Amaan Sandhu, Pranav Prince and Harsh Dagar driving the charge.

With a minute left for the final buzzer, India led 80-76 but Jordan forced overtime by scoring the final four points of regulation.

The Jordan team's experience showed in the crunch period as they held off India's challenge to seal a hard-fought win.

- ANI

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Sarah B
Heartbreaking to lose after coming so close! The last minute collapse was painful to watch. Need to work on closing out games better.
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Ananya R
Arvind Muthu Krishnan was outstanding! 14 points against a top team like Jordan shows his class. Hope more youngsters take up basketball in India.
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Vikram M
Respect to the team for putting up such a good show. But we need better infrastructure and exposure tours to compete at this level consistently.
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Kavya N
The energy in the 4th quarter was electric! If only we had held our nerve in those final seconds. Still proud of our team's performance 👏
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Michael C
As a basketball coach, I must say India's defense needs work. Jordan scored too easily in overtime. But the offensive plays were impressive!

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