The Indian men’s basketball team endured a tough night in the FIBA Asia Cup 2025 Qualifiers, falling to a dominant Iran side 106-55 at the Azadi Basketball Hall. The defeat leaves India in a precarious position, making their upcoming clash against Qatar a must-win to keep their qualification hopes alive. Despite coming into the game with momentum after a stunning 88-69 victory over Kazakhstan in the previous window, India struggled to contain a relentless Iranian attack. Iran, needing a win to seal their spot in the FIBA Asia Cup, delivered a masterclass, pulling away in the second quarter with a 28-5 run that effectively ended India’s challenge. Iran’s 19-year-old sensation Mohammad Amini was the standout performer, torching the Indian defense with 33 points on an astonishing 14-of-15 shooting. His performance set a new record for the most field goals made in an Asia Cup Qualifier, surpassing previous bests by Ahmed Haji, Brian Halums, and Freddie Lish. Amini was flawless from beyond the arc, going 5-for-5 and tying Lebanon’s Karim Zeinoun for the most three-pointers made …