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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 2:20 AM GMT
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.
- 14 Feb 2025 2:19 AM GMT
Game point for India!
Dhruv Kapila & Tanisha Crasto have four chances to seal this game as they lead 20-16.
- 14 Feb 2025 2:16 AM GMT
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!
- 14 Feb 2025 2:13 AM GMT
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!
- 14 Feb 2025 2:11 AM GMT
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.
- 14 Feb 2025 2:09 AM GMT
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.
- 14 Feb 2025 2:06 AM GMT
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.
- 14 Feb 2025 2:05 AM GMT
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.
- 14 Feb 2025 2:03 AM GMT
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.
- 14 Feb 2025 2:00 AM GMT
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.
