India wins 5th SABA Championship opener

India wins 5th SABA Championship opener in Mae, Maldives. In game 1 India have started their title defense with the win over the hosts 84-42. India erupted for a 22-3 run and added a 24-12 rally in the second frame. Moreover the favorites posted two more victories in the second half for the final result.
Amritpal Singh (212-C/F-91) top-scored for the winners with 25 points and Anil Kumar BK added 10. Mohamed Zilaal (179-PG-85) replied with 12 points in a loss and Hussain Haleem (185-G-94) notched 7.