Bahrain was outclassed by Iran 64-100 last night in their second Group D game in the first round of Asian qualification for the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023.
The game was played at the Khalifa Sports City Arena in Isa Town, and it was the second meeting between the two sides in less than a week. It followed the Bahrainis 66-82 defeat to the Iranians last Friday in Tehran.
Both of Bahrain’s losses to Iran were part of the first window of qualifying action. They return to the hardwood for the second window, scheduled for February 24 and 27 next year, when they go against Syria and then Kazakhstan, respectively. The final window will be in July of 2022, when they take on Syria on July 1 and Kazakhstan on July 4.
