India’s U-18 basketball team has ended an eight-year wait with a dramatic 64-62 victory over Lebanon at the Prince Hamza Hall in Jordan. This win propels India into the top eight of Asia, setting up a quarterfinal showdown with China. Despite losing key players to fouls, Ankush’s game-high 14 points and strong team defense led India to a memorable win. This victory also avenges their 2016 quarterfinal loss to Lebanon. Next up, India faces the tournament’s most successful team, China, in a crucial match.