Saudi Arabia began their FIBA Basketball World Cup Asian Qualifying campaign with a convincing 81-57 road win over India on November 30, 2025. A strong defensive display and efficient offense powered Saudi Arabia to a 24-point victory. Saudi Arabia controlled the game from the outset, establishing a double-digit lead in the first quarter and never looking back. Their defensive pressure disrupted India's offensive sets, leading to a low shooting percentage for the home side. On offense, Saudi Arabia shared the ball well and capitalized on turnovers to build an insurmountable lead by the second half. This result gave Saudi Arabia a perfect start in the qualifying window and an important advantage in point differential.