2025 FIBA Asia Cup: Australia vs Iran, China vs New Zealand in Semis

Published August 15, 2025 4:53pm

Jaylin Galloway (Australia), Mohammad Sina Vahedi (Iran), Hu Jinqiu (China), and Mojave King (New Zealand). (Photos: FIBA)

Australia booked a spot in the 2025 FIBA Asia Cup semifinals after defeating Gilas Pilipinas, 84-60, in the quarterfinals last Wednesday in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

The Boomers will continue their bid for a three-peat but must first face Iran in the semifinals.

In the other bracket, China and New Zealand are set to clash in the semis.

Here’s a look at the updated bracket:

Source: FIBA

For basketball fans, here’s the schedule for the semifinals:

August 16, 7:00 p.m. – China vs New Zealand
August 17, 12:00 a.m. – Australia vs Iran

—JKC, GMA Integrated News

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