TEHRAN – Iran defeated Kazakhstan 90-41 in their second match in Group D of the FIBA U16 Asia Cup 2025 on Monday.

The upcoming match against Japan will be crucial as it would be a battle for the Group D top spot, which merits an outright Quarter-Final berth.

Amir Azari top-scored for the West Asian side with 18 points and 6 rebounds.

The duo of Bardiya Khosravi and Alireza Rashidi scored 14 points each and hauled down 10 rebounds combined, while Yasin Morovat Halabi and Mohammad Benia added 12 and 10 points, respectively, in the victory.

None from Kazakhstan was able to score in double digits.

Kazakhstan have gone 0-2 following another defeat, but will have a chance to change their fortunes when they take on Saudi Arabia in a meeting between winless sides set Tuesday.

The winners will boost their bid of reaching the Qualification to Quarter-Finals.