Thomas & Uber Cup Finals, Day 3 LIVE: Indian women's team defeat USA 4-1 - Scores, Updates, Result, Blog
All eyes will be on the PV Sindhu-led Indian women's team at the Uber Cup today as they take on the USA in the group stage tie. Follow all updates LIVE.
The Indian Uber Cup squad at Bangkok with team captain PV Sindhu
Welcome to the live blog of The Bridge on Day 3 of the Thomas and Uber Cup Finals 2022 being held at the Impact Arena, Bangkok!
While the Indian men's team have notched a clean slate performance at the Thomas Cup so far, the women's team produced a 4-1 victory against Canada in their first tie in the Uber Cup 2022.
Led by PV Sindhu, the women's team, placed in Group D took on USA and secured a dominant 4-1 win and made it to the knockouts.
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The Indians are on a roll as they essay a 4-1 victory over USA with dominant shows by the team members!
Save for a tough loss in the second Women's Doubles by debutant pair of Simran Singhi and Ritika Thaker, Indias are doing extremely well at the Uber Cup!
Ashmita Chaliha cuts down on the errors and wins the first game, 21-18 in 16 mins!
It is 14 ALL on the board as Chaliha's returns keep finding the net and the smashes don't land
Up against Natalie Chi, Ashmita Chaliha take a 11-7 lead as she mixes up her shots and uses speed to fluster Chi!
Simran and Ritika go down fighting against the Americans as India face the first loss of the day.
However, the Indians are already leading 3-1 in this tie and are looking well-placed!