Qatar and Bahrain met in a friendly international match on Wednesday, 20 August 2026, with the visitors taking the win 76 to 69.
The result continues a pattern in this fixture. Bahrain had already beaten Qatar 74 to 61 back in July, and they held their nerve once more.
Qatar have been inconsistent of late. They beat Lebanon 86 to 83 last November, but have lost four of their five games since. The 82 to 110 defeat to Australia stands out.
Bahrain's form has been mixed too. They beat Egypt 91 to 85 in July, but have dropped points against Tunisia and the United Arab Emirates.
The scoreline suggests a close game, though without period-by-period data the flow remains unclear. Bahrain held their composure when it mattered.