Adam Rifau Abdul Raheem
The 29th MBA Championship 2025 is reaching a decisive stage, with the Cup Category (Tier 1) and Shield Category (Tier 2) teams battling for semifinal spots. With just a few matches left in the second round, the competition is heating up as teams aim to secure a place in the knockout phase.
The Cup Category, featuring the top-tier teams of the MBA Championship, has been dominated by Trex BC, who remain undefeated with an impressive 4-0 record. They have secured victories over Kings BC (68-62), Raptors BC (73-49), Royals BC (116-74), and Redwings BC (79-47), putting them firmly at the top of the standings.
Kings BC is in second place after bouncing back from their loss to Trex BC with two convincing wins, defeating Raptors BC (82-55) and Royals BC (130-59). Meanwhile, Raptors BC and Redwings BC have one win each, keeping their semifinal hopes alive. Royals BC, yet to secure a win, sit at the bottom and are in danger of elimination.
With two matches remaining, Kings BC vs. Redwings BC and Raptors BC vs. Royals BC, the standings could still shift. The top four teams will advance to the semifinals, with 1st vs. 4th and 2nd vs. 3rd. Royals BC must win their final game and rely on other results to have a chance at advancing.
The MVP front-runners are M. Naaf Irushan (Trex BC), I. Vildhan Yoosuf (Trex BC), and A. Amzar (Kings BC), all of whom have been instrumental in their team’s success.
• Scoring Leader (PPG): A. Rayyan Ibrahim (Redwings BC) – 22.0 PPG
• Assists Leader (APG): Zaidhan A. Shukoor (Redwings BC) – 6.0 APG
• Rebounds Leader (RPG): A. Rayyan Ibrahim (Redwings BC) – 9.6 RPG
• Blocks Leader (BPG): M. Aik Neesham (Kings BC) – 1.6 BPG
• Steals Leader (SPG): Ismail Vildhan Yoosuf (Trex BC) – 6.83 SPG
The semifinals will be set after the final two matches, with teams preparing for a fierce battle to claim the MBA Championship 2025 Cup Title.
The Shield Category (Tier 2) has been just as competitive, with Talons BC leading the standings after securing three consecutive wins over Stingers BC, Hulhumale Sports Club, and DBC. Stingers BC, UN Friends, and DBC each have one win, making the race for the semifinals extremely tight. Hulhumale SC is yet to win a game and is currently at risk of elimination.
With four matches left, Stingers BC vs. DBC, Talons BC vs. UN Friends, UN Friends vs. Stingers BC, and DBC vs. Hulhumale SC. The top four teams will qualify for the semifinals, while the 5th-place team will be eliminated. The final round of games will determine who advances and who gets knocked out.
The MVP front-runners in the Shield Category are I. Ahuzam (DBC), A. Najeel (UN Friends), and M. Kaisaan Niyaz (Talons BC). These players have consistently delivered for their teams.
• Scoring Leader (PPG): I. Nauhan Niyaz (Stingers BC) – 22.25 PPG
• Assists Leader (APG): M. Hassan (DBC) – 4.3 APG
• Rebounds Leader (RPG): A. Najeel (UN Friends) – 13.0 RPG
• Blocks Leader (BPG): I. Izkan (Talons BC) – 1.8 BPG
• Steals Leader (SPG): M. Nashwan Nasir (Stingers BC) – 3.5 SPG
The final games in the Shield Category will be crucial in determining the semifinal matchups and which team gets eliminated.
With two matches left in the Cup Category and four in the Shield Category, the battle for semifinal spots is at its peak. Trex BC has dominated Tier 1, while Talons BC leads Tier 2, but with several teams still in contention, surprises could still be in store.
The MBA Championship 2025 is heading into its most intense phase, and with so much at stake, the final matchups before the semifinals will be must-watch basketball. Stay tuned as the road to the Cup and Shield titles reaches its climax!
