Badminton Asia Mixed Team Championship: India bows out of quarterfinals- Highlights

India takes Game 2!

Dhruv Kapila & Tanisha Crasto hold their nerve to close out the game 21-17, forcing a decider! A strong finish from the Indian duo, who kept their composure despite Japan's resistance.

Game point for India!

Dhruv Kapila & Tanisha Crasto have four chances to seal this game as they lead 20-16.

India nearing the finish line!

With a 19-14 lead, this is the moment for Dhruv Kapila & Tanisha Crasto to close out the game and force a decider. Japan is still battling, but India has the momentum—just a few more points to go!

What a rally!

 Tanisha Crasto gives it her all, even ending up on the floor in an attempt to defend, but the point goes to Hiroki Midorikawa & Natsu Saito as Japan closes the gap to 12-14.

India is still ahead, but they need to stay sharp as Japan refuses to back down! 

India regains control!

A strong phase from Dhruv Kapila & Tanisha Crasto sees them pull ahead to 13-10. Smart placements and aggressive net play are keeping Hiroki Midorikawa & Natsu Saito on the defensive.

This game is on a knife’s edge!

India’s advantage is slipping as Natsu Saito steps up with quick returns and sharp angles, helping Japan close the gap. Still, Dhruv Kapila & Tanisha Crasto manage to hold onto a 11-9 lead.

India pulls ahead!

A brilliant phase of play from Dhruv Kapila & Tanisha Crasto sees them stretch their lead to 9-6. Sharp smashes and quick reflexes at the net are putting Hiroki Midorikawa & Natsu Saito under pressure.

Neck-and-neck battle as India stays ahead!

It's turning into a close contest, with Dhruv Kapila & Tanisha Crasto holding a narrow 6-5 lead. Japan is responding with quick drives and clever drop shots, but India is staying composed, matching them shot for shot.

India holds a slim lead!

Dhruv Kapila & Tanisha Crasto started strong, but Hiroki Midorikawa & Natsu Saito are closing in, making it 4-3. Japan is applying pressure with sharp net play, but India is holding on for now.

Strong start for India in Game 2!

Japan starts with the serve, but Dhruv Kapila & Tanisha Crasto quickly seize the first point with a well-placed return, going up 2-0.