Pakistan’s basketball team secures a spot in the semifinals of the international basketball championship in Male, Maldives. The team will face Bangladesh on Tuesday in a highly anticipated matchup.
The completion of the championship’s semifinal lineup was confirmed after the intense final league round game between Nepal and Maldives. Unfortunately, the host country was eliminated from the tournament following a 75-68 defeat by Nepal.
Pakistan’s basketball team has been on a winning streak, showcasing exceptional performance in their last three matches.
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They claimed victory against Maldives with a score of 65-63, defeated Bhutan by a significant margin of 76-53, and triumphed over Bangladesh with an impressive 84-66 scoreline. However, they suffered a defeat in their first match against Nepal, where the final score stood at 66-62.
In the other semifinal match, Nepal will compete against Bhutan on Tuesday, adding to the excitement of the tournament.
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It’s worth noting that this is Pakistan’s first participation in an international basketball event in seven years. The Pakistani squad consists of skilled players such as Muhammad Shahbaz Ali (captain), Abdul Wahab, Muhammad Umair Jan, Zain ul Hassan Khan, Muhammad Shahid, Imad Ahmed, Zia Ur Rehman, Saqib Ullah Mahsood, Mahtab Akram, and Sheraz Aslam.
The team is guided by a competent coaching staff, including head coach Malik Muhammad Riaz, coach Umer Mehmood, and manager Ahmed Ali Tipu.
