Thomas Cup 2026: India beats Chinese Taipei; advances to semi-final— Highlights
Two unforced errors from the Taipei pair and the game enters extra points
Game -1: Satwik/Chirag 20-20 Wang/Chiu
Two powerful smashes from Satwik reduce the deficit to just 1
Game -1: Satwik/Chirag 18-19 Wang/Chiu
A couple of quick points for the Indians, keep the deficit within reach
Game -1: Satwik/Chirag 10-13 Wang/Chiu
The Taipei pair enter the first mid-game with a slight lead
Game -1: Satwik/Chirag 8-11 Wang/Chiu
A couple of unforced errors from the Indians as Taipei gains a lead
Game -1: Satwik/Chirag 5-7 Wang/Chiu
An unlucky deflection from the net gives the point to Taipei pair
Game -1: Satwik/Chirag 3-3 Wang/Chiu
India 1-0 Chinese Taipei
Lakshya Sen registered a grinding win in a topsy-turvy first match against world no.6 Chou Tien Chen to give India a 1-0 lead in the quarterfinal tie.
After dropping the first game and trailing by 6 points in the second, Lakshya made a good comeback to force the decider and then win the match despite late pressure from Chou.
Final Score: Lakshya Sen 18-21, 22-20, 21-17 Chou Tien Chen
Up Next: MD - Satwik/Chirag Vs Wang/Chiu
Lakshya Sen wins the first match in a thrilling three-game affair
Game-3: Lakshya Sen 21-17 Chou Tien Chen
Lakshya is just two points away from the win
Game-3: Lakshya Sen 19-15 Chou Tien Chen
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