Kuwait defeated Singapore 249-96 in the ACC Cup for men on 1 September 2026. The hosts began their campaign with a commanding victory, while the visitors suffered their first defeat of the tournament. The match took place at the Kuwait venue with no further details available.
Singapore entered the tournament already having played one game, finishing third in the standings with zero points after a loss. Kuwait sat unranked at the top of the table with no games, wins, draws, or losses recorded yet. The result places the hosts in a stronger position as the competition develops.
Recent form suggests contrasting trajectories for both sides. Singapore lost their opening match 185-316 against Oman on 30 August, following a narrow 103-106 defeat to Tanzania and a 175-176 loss to Uganda. Kuwait's previous encounters against Hong Kong showed mixed results, including a 127-125 win and several heavier defeats.
The final scoreline of 249-96 reflects a one-sided affair with no minute-by-minute breakdown available. Kuwait dominated from the opening moments and saw out the contest without significant challenge. Singapore found no answer to the pressure throughout the match.
The result means Kuwait now sits on top of the ACC Cup standings with one win and a positive point differential. Singapore remains in third place with one loss and zero points, needing to recover after the heavy defeat. The gap between the two teams in the table widened considerably after this match.