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Badminton Asia Team Championships, Day 3: Indian Men's Team win 3-2 against Hong Kong China - Scores, Updates, Live Blog
Putting in solid performances, the young Indian men's team get their first group stage victory at the BATC 2022, winning 3-2 against Hong Kong.
Lakshya Sen (Source: Badminton Asia)
Welcome to the live blog of The Bridge from Day 3 of the Badminton Asia Team Championships 2022 being held at Shah Alam, Malaysia!
With Lakshya Sen setting the mood for the tie with a stunning win, all the Indian shuttlers today played very well and was close to winning almost every encounter. Eventually, Lakshya Sen, the doubles duo of Hariharan/Ruban Kumar and finally Mithun Manjunath successfully carried India to a 3-2 victory against Hong Kong China.
Playing a lot of deciders today, India was in good form as they got their first win in this campaign and saved faced after a dismal outing against Korea on Day 1.
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Live Updates
- 17 Feb 2022 5:39 AM GMT
Mithun Manjunath takes the lead once again at 9-8!
Both players are keeping toe to toe of each other in this game!
- 17 Feb 2022 5:35 AM GMT
And we get locked at 5-5!
It's a stiffer competition from Jason in Game 2 now but Mithun Manjunath is giving it his all
- 17 Feb 2022 5:27 AM GMT
AND MITHUN MANJUNATH WINS GAME 1!
Onwards and upwards now! Mithun Manjunath takes India a step closer to sealing this tie with a win as he bags the opening game against Hong Kong China at the BATC 2022!
- 17 Feb 2022 5:22 AM GMT
Back to Mithun now...
Mithun Manjunath has a 6 point lead in this first game. Looking good so far!
