Thomas Cup 2026: India loses semi-final; wins bronze – Highlights

Multiple errors from Kidambi Srikanth

Srikanth is now struggling to keep the shuttle in play. Two more shots hit wide and he is down 3-6.

A long rally follows and Srikanth emerges out on top. He had Lanier on the backfoot for most of it and wins it with a brilliant down-the-line smash. 

Srikanth trails 4-6.

But prolonging rallies seem to be the way to go for the Indian.

A close start yet again

Srikanth hits the shuttle onto the net, looking for a soft drop, before Lanier's return hits the net. 3-2 lead for Srikanth.

Consecutive points for Lanier now as Srikanth hits out of bounds. The former world No 1 trails 3-4.

Srikanth with the serve

Srikanth starts with the serve in the second game and Alex Lanier with a good interception from the mid-court to win the first point.

The Frenchman then lifts long and Srikanth is back on level terms at 1-1.

An error in judgement from Lanier on the sidelines and the Indian leads 2-1.

Srikanth concedes Game 1

Srikanth fought tooth and nail in the opening game, but it wasn't to be. He lands a shot long and it brings about his downfall.

Alex Lanier wins the opening game 21-16, converting the game point at the first time of asking. 

Rapid rallies

The rallies are getting rapid with each passing point. Short and intense. 

Out of nowhere, Lanier has four game points at 20-16.

Alex Lanier loses a challenge

Srikanth's shot called in at the back-line and Alex Lanier challenges. It landed right on the back-line. 

Srikanth trails 15-18 now, but that was smart from Lanier to take a breather and slow the game down.

Mini fightback from Srikanth

A mini fightback from Srikanth, winning four points in a row. The penultimate one of those was a good smash from the backcourt, before he intercepts a shot from mid-court to win a point.

Srikanth had reduced the deficit to four points at 14-18.

Srikanth trails by 7 points

Alex Lanier is tightening the screws now and Kidambi Srikanth is falling back.

Srikanth's attacks have been blunted with ease, a few of it his own doing with misplaced shots. 10-17.

Brilliant from Lanier

A lovely touch at the net from Lanier and Srikanth is taken aback. He was expecting the shuttle to go deep into his forehand corner, instead it lands on his backhand forecourt. 10-15.

Smash hit wide

Kidambi Srikanth wins a point as Lanier's return fails to cross the net before the Indian hits a down-the-line smash wide.

These are errors Srikanth can't afford. 9-13