Qatar defeats India in Asia Cup qualifier

• Qatar outplayed India 69-53 in the second window of the FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers at Nehru Indoor Stadium.

• India’s chances of qualifying for the finals diminished due to the defeat.

• India next faces Kazakhstan on Monday.

• Qatar, which won its first win in three matches, will challenge Iran at home on Monday.

• India started well with regular three-pointers from captain and point guard Muin Bek.

• Qatar’s head coach Hakan Demir praised India’s defensive game as key to their victory.