Astana continue their run in the 2025/26 FIBA West Asia Super League (WASL) group stage, with Iranian side Shahrdari Gorgan up next.
The game starts on 30 January at 19:30 at the Saryarka Velodrome in Astana. It was originally set for 15 January but was later rescheduled by FIBA Asia’s regional office.
Both teams come into this matchup with identical 3–1 records and are competing for top position in the group. Astana head into the game on a high note after a strong home win over Syria’s Al Wahda. Shahrdari Gorgan, meanwhile, suffered their only defeat of the tournament so far against reigning WASL champions Al Riyadi from Lebanon.
Astana’s only loss in this year’s WASL campaign also came against Shahrdari Gorgan. That game took place on 13 November in Tehran, where the Kazakh side fell on the road. This makes the upcoming game in Astana an important one — and a clear chance for the home team to settle the score.
Adas Juškevičius has been one of Astana’s key players in the tournament, leading the team in scoring with around 19 points per game. Robert Pan has also been a steady contributor, averaging about 16 points while doing plenty of work on the boards. At point guard, E.J. Day continues to set the tempo and create for his teammates, averaging close to 9 assists per game.
Shahrdari Gorgan rely heavily on their experienced core, led by Jordan Hamilton, who is averaging 21.3 points, 7.7 rebounds and 4.7 assists per game. Parrish Petty (around 14 points per game) and Mobin Sheikhi (10.7 points per game) also play key roles, giving the Iranian side balance on both ends of the floor.
For Astana, this game will be a real test of focus, discipline and teamwork. With the home fans behind them at the Saryarka Velodrome, the team will be looking not only for a big win, but also for a statement performance that could shape their path in the WASL standings.
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