BDL 2025 thrills continue as teams battle for supremacy

DODOMA: THE Basketball Dar es Salaam League (BDL) 2025 continued to deliver electrifying action on Thursday, as top teams battled it out across both the men’s and women’s categories at the Don Bosco Upanga venue in the city.

In the women’s category opening match of the day, JKT Stars stole the spotlight with a commanding 83–30 victory over Twalipo Queens, reinforcing their championship credentials.

The Stars’ fastpaced offence and tight defence overwhelmed their opponents, leaving no room for a comeback. In another thrilling encounter, Polisi Stars edged out Vijana Queens in a close 68– 65 win.

The match was a crowd favourite, with both teams showcasing resilience and skill throughout the four quarters.

Ukonga Queens also impressed with a dominant 57–22 win over UDSM Queens, showing superior coordination and shooting accuracy to secure the vital points for the battle of the top eight playoff stage slots.

In the men’s category, Chui outlasted Polisi in a competitive match, sealing a 68–61 victory.

The game was neck and neck until the final minutes, where Chui’s experience and teamwork proved decisive. Meanwhile, JKT continued their strong form with a 62–53 triumph over Srelio, maintaining their momentum in the league standings.

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As the BDL 2025 league gathers steam every Thursday-Sunday, fans can expect even more high-octane basketball in the coming fixtures.

With fierce competition across the board, the road to the playoffs promises to be a thrilling ride for teams and supporters alike.

The Basketball Dar es Salaam League is organised by Basketball Dar es Salaam Association (BD), bringing together 16 top men’s and the same number of women’s teams.

Stand continues to grow as a key platform for developing local talent and promoting the sport across the country.

Haleluya Kavalambi, a BD Technical and Competition Director, says the league are going well so far as it enters a crucial stage.