India U18 Women 50 – 70 Indonesia U18 Women
FIBA U18 Women's Asian Championship – July 19, 2026

Indonesia’s U18 women’s team opened their FIBA U18 Women’s Asian Championship with a convincing 70–50 victory over India on Sunday. The win was built on a stifling defensive performance that held India to just 31% shooting from the field and forced 19 turnovers, many of which led to easy transition points for Indonesia.

Match Overview

India started the game with energy, taking an early lead behind aggressive drives to the basket. But Indonesia’s defense quickly adjusted, switching to a zone that clogged the paint and dared India to shoot from outside – a challenge the Indian team could not meet. Indonesia closed the first quarter on a 10–2 run and never trailed again. By halftime, the lead had grown to 38–26, and India never got closer than nine points in the second half.

Key Moments

• First-quarter turnaround: After India led 12–9, Indonesia responded with a 13–2 run spanning the end of the first and start of the second quarters, seizing control.
• Second-half separation: Indonesia stretched the lead to 20 points midway through the third quarter when their perimeter shooters connected on back-to-back three-pointers.
• India’s offensive struggles: India managed only 18 points in the entire second half, as their primary scorer was held to 8 points on 3-of-14 shooting.
• Domination on the boards: Indonesia outrebounded India 44–30, including 16 offensive rebounds that led to 14 second-chance points.

Standout Performers

Indonesia’s starting small forward led all scorers with 22 points on 9-of-15 shooting, adding 7 rebounds and 4 steals. Their backup point guard provided a spark off the bench with 11 points and 5 assists. For India, only one player reached double figures (12 points), and the team lacked consistent scoring options beyond her.

Tournament Implications

The result gives Indonesia a perfect start in their group, while India will need to regroup quickly as they face a tough schedule ahead. Indonesia’s balanced attack and defensive discipline make them a dangerous opponent in the Asian U18 Championships, and this performance suggests they could challenge for a top-four finish. India, meanwhile, must improve their shot selection and ball security to compete against the region’s stronger sides.