Badminton
Badminton Asia Mixed Team Championship: India bows out of quarterfinals- Highlights
India lost to Japan in the quarter-finals of the Badminton Asia Mixed Team championship, get all the highlights of the match here.
The knockout stage of the Badminton Asia Mixed Team Championship witnessed thrilling encounters as top teams fought for a place in the semifinals.
India, despite a strong run in the tournament, bowed out after a 3-0 defeat to Japan in the quarterfinals.
Having advanced as the second-best team in Group D despite a 2-3 loss to South Korea in the group stage, India fought hard but couldn’t overcome the Japanese challenge.
With this result, Japan moves on to the semifinals, while India’s campaign comes to an end.
India schedule
- Match 1 - Hiroki Midorikawa / Natsu Saito 2-1 Dhruv Kapila / Tanisha Crasto
- Match 2 - Tomoka Miyazaki 2-0 Malvika Bansod
- Match 3 - Kenta Nishimoto 2-1 H. S. Prannoy
As it happened:
Live Updates
- 14 Feb 2025 2:40 AM GMT
Japan wins the match!
Hiroki Midorikawa & Natsu Saito dominate the decider, clinching it 21-13 to secure victory over Dhruv Kapila & Tanisha Crasto.
Game 1: Hiroki Midorikawa/Natsu Saito 21-13 Dhruv Kapila/Tanisha Crasto
Game 2: Dhruv Kapila/Tanisha Crasto 21-17 Hiroki Midorikawa/Natsu Saito
Game 3: Hiroki Midorikawa/Natsu Saito 21-13 Dhruv Kapila/Tanisha Crasto
- 14 Feb 2025 2:36 AM GMT
Japan on the brink of victory!
Hiroki Midorikawa & Natsu Saito are just two points away from sealing the match, leading 19-10. Dhruv Kapila & Tanisha Crasto are giving it their all, but the gap looks too big to cover.
- 14 Feb 2025 2:34 AM GMT
Japan edges closer to victory!
Hiroki Midorikawa & Natsu Saito maintain their stronghold, leading 17-9 as they inch towards the finish line. Dhruv Kapila & Tanisha Crasto are trying to fight back, but they need a big surge now to stay in the contest.
- 14 Feb 2025 2:31 AM GMT
India showing signs of a fightback!
Dhruv Kapila & Tanisha Crasto are battling hard, closing the gap slightly, but Hiroki Midorikawa & Natsu Saito still hold a comfortable 14-7 lead.
- 14 Feb 2025 2:29 AM GMT
Japan extends their lead!
Hiroki Midorikawa & Natsu Saito pick up right where they left off, increasing their advantage to 13-4. Dhruv Kapila & Tanisha Crasto need a big momentum shift now if they want to stay in this match.
- 14 Feb 2025 2:28 AM GMT
Japan leads 11-4 at the break!
It's been a dominant start for Hiroki Midorikawa & Natsu Saito, who take a seven-point lead into the interval. Dhruv Kapila & Tanisha Crasto have struggled to find their rhythm but will look to reset and fight back in the second half of this decider.
- 14 Feb 2025 2:26 AM GMT
India gets on the board!
After a tough start, Dhruv Kapila & Tanisha Crasto finally break Japan’s momentum, winning their first points to make it 2-10. Hiroki Midorikawa & Natsu Saito are still in control, but India will look to build on this and close the gap.
- 14 Feb 2025 2:25 AM GMT
Japan in complete control!
Hiroki Midorikawa & Natsu Saito are running away with the decider, stretching their lead to 8-0. Dhruv Kapila & Tanisha Crasto are struggling to find their footing as Japan dominates with sharp placements and relentless attacking play.
- 14 Feb 2025 2:24 AM GMT
Japan off to a flying start!
Japan races to a 6-0 lead in the decider, capitalizing on short rallies and quick finishes.
- 14 Feb 2025 2:22 AM GMT
Decider begins!
Japan strikes first in the final game, taking a 2-0 lead despite India starting with the serve.
